Comparison

Aquarist's Notes vs Aquarium Pulse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aquarist's Notes

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Aquarium health monitoring app. The Aquarist's Notes allows you to record important water parameters such as temperature, pH, hardness and other factors that affect fish and plant health, add notes and keep a diary. You can add photos from the system photo album directly to the app and add comments or save documents such as aquarium inventory guides. All of this information will be easily accessible and organized right in the app. The Aquarist's Notes will make calculations related to water treatment easier. The app provides accurate calculations of the amount of additives and chemicals you need for proper water treatment in aquariums. Calculators are available for calculating water volume depending on tank dimensions and amount of decorations, for unit conversions and more. Reminders and a calendar will simplify your aquarium maintenance planning and you'll never forget anything important again. Thanks to iCloud, all information can be available on all your devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aquariumnote.lvslo.eu/app-privacy.html

About

Aquarium Pulse

Manage your freshwater or saltwater aquarium with this comprehensive app. Track water parameters, monitor livestock health, schedule maintenance, and organize equipment. Visualize trends and receive alerts to keep your aquatic environment thriving.

Highlights
  • Unlimited aquarium management
  • Water parameter tracking & alerts
  • Livestock health monitoring
  • Equipment inventory & maintenance
  • Automated maintenance scheduling
  • Analytics dashboard & charts
  • Photo journal & notes
Features
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Transform your aquarium hobby with AquariumPulse - the complete aquarium management app trusted by freshwater and saltwater enthusiasts. Track water parameters, monitor fish health, schedule maintenance, and keep your tanks thriving with professional-grade tools designed for serious hobbyists. COMPREHENSIVE TANK MANAGEMENT - Manage unlimited aquariums with beautiful photo cards - Track freshwater, saltwater, reef, and planted tanks - Real-time health scoring (0-100) for instant tank status - iCloud sync keeps your data across all devices - Support for multiple tank types and sizes SMART WATER PARAMETER TRACKING - Monitor pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, KH, GH, temperature - Visual trend charts with weekly, monthly, and yearly views - Color-coded alerts when parameters go out of range - Test history with min, max, and average statistics - Quick "Test All" button for fast water testing - Set custom target ranges for each parameter COMPLETE LIVESTOCK DATABASE - Track all your fish, corals, shrimp, and invertebrates - Add scientific names, photos, and purchase information - Monitor livestock health and activity timeline - Track breeding, feeding, and compatibility notes - Cost tracking for investment analysis - Quarantine period monitoring EQUIPMENT INVENTORY SYSTEM - Organize filters, heaters, lights, pumps, and more - Track equipment age and maintenance schedules - Real brand support: Eheim, Fluval, AI, EcoTech, Hydor - Equipment value tracking and warranties - Filter by equipment type for quick access - Maintenance reminders for filter media changes AUTOMATED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING - Never miss water changes, filter cleaning, or testing - Smart notifications keep you on track - List and calendar view for all tasks - Track overdue, today's, and upcoming maintenance - Recurring task automation across all tanks - Check off tasks as you complete them POWERFUL ANALYTICS DASHBOARD - Health trends over time with beautiful charts - Parameter insights and recommendations - Livestock and equipment investment tracking - Compare multiple tanks side-by-side - Cost analysis for budgeting - Export data for sharing with other hobbyists PHOTO JOURNAL & NOTES - Document your aquarium journey with photos - Add detailed notes and observations - Track aquascaping changes over time - Before and after comparisons - Share progress with the community ACHIEVEMENTS SYSTEM - Unlock badges for aquarium milestones - Track your hobby journey and consistency - Gamified experience keeps you motivated - Bronze, silver, and gold achievement tiers WHY AQUARIUMPULSE? - Professional-grade tools for serious hobbyists - Beautiful, intuitive interface designed for iOS - CloudKit sync across iPhone and iPad - Regular updates and new features - No ads for premium users - Dedicated customer support - Built by aquarium enthusiasts, for aquarium enthusiasts Whether you're maintaining a single betta tank, managing multiple reef systems, or running a fish room with dozens of aquariums, AquariumPulse gives you the tools to track every detail and keep your aquatic pets healthy and thriving. Perfect for: - Freshwater aquarium hobbyists - Saltwater and reef tank keepers - Planted tank enthusiasts - Breeders tracking multiple tanks - Fish store owners managing inventory - Aquascaping competitors - Beginner to advanced aquarists Download AquariumPulse today and take your aquarium hobby to the next level! PRIVACY & SUPPORT Privacy Policy: https://callerscreenapps.xyz/PrivacypolAquaPulse.html Terms of Service: https://callerscreenapps.xyz/termofuseAquaPuls.html

Screenshots

Aquarist's Notes4 screens
Aquarium Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aquarist's Notes at none against Aquarium Pulse's shown. Aquarist's Notes also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aquarist's Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Aquarium Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aquarist's Notes ships an update every 6 days, Aquarium Pulse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aquarist's Notes versus Aquarium Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquarist's NotesAquarium Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudek SloufIMAD ELKHAFI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aquarist's Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Aquarium Pulse

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life time premium 5 tank$9.99

Questions

Is Aquarist's Notes free?
Aquarist's Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aquarium Pulse free?
Aquarium Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aquarist's Notes or Aquarium Pulse have ads?
Aquarium Pulse shows ads; Aquarist's Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Aquarist's Notes or Aquarium Pulse?
Aquarist's Notes ships an update every 6 days, and Aquarium Pulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aquarist's Notes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aquarium Pulse on November 5, 2026.

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