Comparison

LYNK Pro vs Reef Pilot

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

Head to head
About

LYNK Pro

Control smart aquarium lighting with preset programs and advanced features like sunrise/sunset and weather simulations. It's designed for specific Giesemann devices and will expand to support more smart aquarium products.

Highlights
  • User-friendly interface
  • Preset lighting programs
  • Sunrise/sunset simulation
  • Lunar cycle simulation
  • Weather simulation
  • Acclimation program (in preparation)
Features
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The brand new Giesemann LYNK Pro App provides a user friendly interface*. The LYNK app provides a number of preset lighting programs as well as additional features including sunrise/sunset, lunar cycle, clouds and other weather simulation. As well an acclimation program for new aquarium setups is in preparation. *For controlling the TESZLA Evo and all products of the GIESEMANN Pro series (other devices still use the "Lynk smart control" app or the original light-compatible apps). LYNK Pro will be updated to include additional smart aquarium devices as they become available.

About

Reef Pilot

Control your aquarium lighting system remotely. This app helps you set up and maintain natural lighting conditions for your reef tank, recommending intensity and spectrum based on your aquarium's size and lights. It simulates natural light cycles and moon phases for an optimal coral environment.

Highlights
  • Remote lighting control
  • Lighting intensity and spectrum recommendations
  • PAR value calculation for different depths
  • Natural moon phase simulation
  • Seasonal daylight length adjustment
  • Automatic sunset synchronization
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Reef Pilot App – unser Know-how für dein Riff. Steuere deine Straton X bequem per Smartphone. Die neue ATI Reef Pilot App für iOS unterstützt dich von der ersten Einrichtung bis zur naturnahen Beleuchtung deines Aquariums. Passendes Licht von Anfang an Aus deiner Aquariengröße und der Anzahl deiner Leuchten berechnet die App eine Empfehlung für Intensität und Spektrum – für einen einfachen Einstieg und korallengerechte Beleuchtung. Lichtintensität in jeder Tiefe im Blick Berechnete PAR-Werte zeigen dir die zu erwartende Lichtintensität in verschiedenen Wassertiefen. So kannst du die passenden Plätze für deine Korallen besser einschätzen. Der natürliche Rhythmus deines Lieblingsriffs Hole die Lichtverhältnisse bekannter Riffstandorte in dein Aquarium: mit natürlichem Mondverlauf, wechselnden Mondphasen und auf Wunsch jahreszeitlich angepasster Tageslänge. Die Mondsimulation stimmt sich automatisch auf den Sonnenuntergang deines Aquariums ab.

Screenshots

LYNK Pro4 screens
Reef Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Pilot at weekly against LYNK Pro's every 3 months. LYNK Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LYNK Pro ships an update every 3 months, Reef Pilot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
LYNK Pro versus Reef Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLYNK ProReef Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiesemann Lichttechnik und Aquaristik GmbHATI Aquaristik GmbH

Customer experience

LYNK Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Reef Pilot

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

LYNK Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LYNK Pro free?
LYNK Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LYNK Pro or Reef Pilot have ads?
Neither LYNK Pro nor Reef Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LYNK Pro or Reef Pilot?
LYNK Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Reef Pilot weekly. Most recently, LYNK Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reef Pilot on November 12, 2026.

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