LYNK Pro vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- User-friendly interface
- Preset lighting programs
- Sunrise/sunset simulation
- Lunar cycle simulation
- Weather simulation
- Acclimation program (in preparation)
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | LYNK Pro | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giesemann Lichttechnik und Aquaristik GmbH | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
Customer experience
LYNK Pro
Reef Pilot
In-app purchases
LYNK Pro
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases







