ReefScan vs Reef.Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Reef.Tools
This app simplifies reef tank maintenance with science-backed tools. It offers a precision dosing calculator for over 30 elements, customizable schedules, and insights into water chemistry. Compare your tank's parameters to natural ocean values.
- Precision dosing calculator for 30+ elements
- Customizable dosing schedules
- Reef chemistry insights
- Support for multiple brands and custom targets
- Comparison to natural ocean parameters
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Reef.Tools: Simplify reef-keeping, whether you're a novice or a seasoned aquarist. Maintain a thriving reef tank with ease using science-backed tools and insights. Key Features: Precision Dosing Calculator: Accurately dose 30+ elements with support for multiple brands and safe reference levels. Comprehensive Schedules: View day-to-day dosing plans and customize as needed. Chemistry Insights: Discover the importance, risks, and roles of each element in your reef. Customizable Preferences: Use your preferred products, set custom targets, or exclude elements you don’t dose. Ocean References: Compare your tank’s parameters to natural seawater values from locations like the Red Sea and Fiji. Built by reefers, for reefers, Reef.Tools removes the guesswork, letting you focus on what matters most: a thriving, vibrant reef. Your reef. Your rules. Simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ReefScan at 5.0 against Reef.Tools's 3.0. Reef.Tools's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ReefScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
ReefScan ships an update every 23 months, Reef.Tools daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReefScan | Reef.Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CraniaLab, LLC | Ivena LLC |
Customer experience
ReefScan
Reef.Tools
In-app purchases
ReefScan
No in-app purchases
Reef.Tools
No in-app purchases
