# ReefBay vs Goldfish Expert

The clearest difference is rating: ReefBay at 4.8 against Goldfish Expert's 1.0. ReefBay also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (492 vs 1). Goldfish Expert's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReefBay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Goldfish Expert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReefBay holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReefBay has 492 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReefBay | Goldfish Expert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reefbay/id6478054386/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-expert/id6757694602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 89 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toolit Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331221462) | [Yihong Lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833436968) |

## What reviewers say

### ReefBay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reefbay/id6478054386)

Manage your saltwater aquarium with this comprehensive app. Track water parameters, log inhabitants, and receive task reminders. Connect with a community of hobbyists, explore local marketplaces, and access helpful guides.

**Highlights:** Local marketplace for buying/selling, Explore coral and fish databases, Personalized tank profiles, Water parameter tracking with charts, Community forums and support, Task reminders for maintenance, Aquarium guides and resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReefBay DeepDive | $4.99 | per month |
| ReefBay DeepDive | $4.99 | per month |
| ReefBay DeepDive | $5.99 | per month |
| ReefBay DeepDive | $29.99 | per year |
| ReefBay DeepDive | $39.99 | per year |
| ReefBay DeepDive | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive parameter tracking with visual graphs
- 🌐 Active community for sharing and learning
- 🛒 Integrated marketplace for buying/selling coral and equipment
- 💬 Social hub connecting reef keepers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Coral identification feature is inaccurate
- 🎨 Inconsistent UI presentation and design
- ❌ Navigation dead ends and UI issues
- 📧 Excessive email notifications despite unsubscribing
- 🔐 Account deletion/data loss concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Coral ID misidentifies corals as fish
- App stopped working after update
- Cannot click create button due to text overlap
- Account mysteriously deleted
- Unsubscribe function not working for emails

**Requested features**

- Add ammonia and nitrite to water parameter tracking
- Improve coral identification accuracy
- Enhance UI consistency and presentation
- Better email notification management


### Goldfish Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-expert/id6757694602)

This AI-powered assistant provides 24/7 guidance for goldfish health and care. It helps diagnose issues, optimize tank conditions, and offers personalized recommendations to prevent common problems and ensure your fish thrive.

**Highlights:** AI health assessments from photos, Personalized care recommendations, Ask AI any goldfish question, Tank condition optimization, Early warning sign identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goldfish Expert Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Goldfish Expert Annual Pro | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReefBay free?

ReefBay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goldfish Expert free?

Goldfish Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ReefBay or Goldfish Expert?

ReefBay is rated higher. ReefBay averages 4.8 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while Goldfish Expert averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ReefBay or Goldfish Expert have ads?

ReefBay shows ads; Goldfish Expert does not.

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