# ReefBay vs Belltower

The clearest difference is ads: Belltower at none against ReefBay's shown. Belltower also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ReefBay's advantage is ratings volume (484 vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReefBay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Belltower sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Belltower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReefBay has 484 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ReefBay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Belltower's.

ReefBay ships an update every 8 days, Belltower fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReefBay | Belltower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reefbay/id6478054386/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belltower-daily-devotional/id6791705822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Toolit Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331221462) | [ZSV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791705824) |

## 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 (4)**

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


### Belltower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belltower-daily-devotional/id6791705822)

This app encourages daily spiritual reflection by blocking distracting apps until a short devotional is completed. It offers curated Scripture readings based on mood, allows saving meaningful verses, and tracks progress to build a consistent habit.

**Highlights:** Daily devotional readings, App blocker for focus, Mood-based Scripture selections, Save and revisit verses, Progress tracking and streaks, Community sharing of reflections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Belltower Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Belltower Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReefBay free?

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

### Is Belltower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReefBay or Belltower?

Belltower is rated higher. ReefBay averages 4.8 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while Belltower averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do ReefBay or Belltower have ads?

ReefBay shows ads; Belltower does not.

### Which is updated more often, ReefBay or Belltower?

ReefBay ships an update every 8 days, and Belltower fortnightly. Most recently, ReefBay was updated on November 4, 2026 and Belltower on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*