MOAI® vs ReefScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOAI®
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MOAI® is a robotic aquarium video monitoring and glass cleaning system. MOAI is designed to help aquarists spend more time enjoying aquarium and spend less time maintaining aquarium. MOAI mobile app allows you to control your robot remotely using a smartphone – at home, or on the move. YOUR PARTNER FOR A CLEANER AQUARIUM · Control MOAI and set a buffer above sand bed to avoid scratches. · Start, stop and schedule cleaning sessions when convenient for you. · Your robot will stay up to date with firmware updates. YOUR AQUARIUM ON YOUR PHONE · Explore your underwater world with 24/7 live streaming, from anywhere on the planet. · Unlock unique video monitoring experience designed just around aquarium. Save favorite location, switch between Spot and Cruise modes, turn on fill light, adjust exposure compensation, choose a blue light filter, and share with friends. · With camera control in the palm of your hand, peace of mind is yours. REQUIREMENTS: MOAI only support Wi-Fi® networks with 2.4GHz band
ReefScan
Capture underwater images and depth data to create 3D models with a companion desktop application. This tool is fast, accurate, and versatile, working both above and below water.
- Underwater image and depth map collection
- 3D model creation with MacOS companion app
- Fast and accurate scanning
- Above-water scanning capability
- Compatibility with other photogrammetry apps
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ReefScan for iOS collects images and depth map data for underwater features such as reefs, coral, and wrecks. This data can then be used with the MacOS companion app ReefBuild to create a 3-D model. Very fast and accurate scanning. Also works above water and can be used with other photogrammetry applications besides ReefBuild.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MOAI® at every 10 months against ReefScan's every 23 months. MOAI® also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MOAI® ships an update every 10 months, ReefScan every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOAI® | ReefScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SZ MOAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | CraniaLab, LLC |
In-app purchases
MOAI®
No in-app purchases
ReefScan
No in-app purchases
