Comparison

ReefBay vs Resident Connect

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

Head to head
About

ReefBay

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
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About ReefBay Dive into the vibrant world of saltwater aquariums with ReefBay, the premier app designed exclusively for the marine hobbyist community. Whether you're a seasoned aquarist or just starting out, ReefBay offers an unparalleled platform to explore, compare, and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing realm of corals, fish, and much more. With ReefBay, managing your reef tank is easier than ever. Key Features - Local Marketplace: Connect with fellow reef enthusiasts to share insights, discover unique products, and buy or sell within your local community. - Explore Coral/Fish: Search through thousands of coral and fish to compare prices and find the perfect piece to enhance your saltwater aquarium. - Personalized Tank Profiles: Craft personalized profiles for each of your aquariums, meticulously logging diverse inhabitants and precise water parameters. This streamlined aquarium log showcases your aquatic havens and provides valuable insights to others in the community. - Parameter Tracking: Monitor your reef tank's water parameters effortlessly. Visualize your data in intuitive charts to maintain a thriving saltwater ecosystem. - Community and Support: Join a vibrant community of saltwater enthusiasts and reef tank hobbyists. Share insights, seek advice, and discover the latest trends in the marine aquarium world. - Task Reminders: Stay on top of your aquarium maintenance with automatic reminders for tasks like water changes and equipment checks, making you a more efficient aquarium manager. - Guides and Resources: Access valuable aquarium guides to help you maintain and grow your reef tank, from coral selection to water chemistry management. Why ReefBay? At ReefBay, we understand the passion and dedication it takes to maintain a thriving saltwater aquarium. That’s why we’ve created an app that simplifies aquarium management while connecting you to a global community. Whether you're tracking parameters, organizing your aquarium log, or seeking coral care tips, ReefBay is the perfect aquarium manager in your pocket. The ocean's wonder is just a tap away! *Creating unlimited tank profiles and using DeepDive features requires a subscription. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For information or inquires contact us at info@reefbay.com

About

Resident Connect

Features
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Resident Connect is how your apartment community keeps you in the loop — and how you reach them back. Your property invites you with a simple code. From there, the app becomes your building's: their name, their branding, their updates. STAY INFORMED - Building notices arrive as notifications with your community's name on them — and you acknowledge them with one tap, so the office knows you know. - Live service updates during outages: what's out, what's being worked on, and when it's expected back. No more guessing whether anyone's on it. - A notification inbox keeps every notice and update in one place, so a missed notification is never missed information. GET THINGS FIXED - Submit maintenance requests in under a minute — describe the issue, add a photo, and say how urgent it feels. - Tell the team how to handle access: "come in anytime" or "I need to be home." No more surprise knocks or missed visits. - Follow your request's progress on a clear timeline, from submitted to solved. YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR APP - Your property's branding throughout — this is your building's app, powered by Resident Connect. - Private and secure: only invited residents can join, and biometric unlock is supported. - Free for residents, always. Resident Connect is for apartment communities that use the Resident Connect platform. Ask your property's office if your community is on it — or tell them you'd like it to be. Property managers: Resident Connect gives your team acknowledgment tracking, maintenance triage with photos and access preferences answered up front, automated move-in invitations, and engagement insight — under your property's own brand. Learn more at aldermeridian.com/residentconnect.

Screenshots

ReefBay4 screens
Resident Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resident Connect at none against ReefBay's 4. Resident Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. ReefBay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Resident Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReefBay versus Resident Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReefBayResident Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (488 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings488 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToolit Media LLCKevin Robinson

Bugs and requests

ReefBay

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Resident Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ReefBay

Subscriptions4
  • ReefBay DeepDive3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ReefBay DeepDive$4.991 Month
  • ReefBay DeepDive$29.991 Year
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  • ReefBay DeepDive$39.991 Year
None

Resident Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReefBay free?
ReefBay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resident Connect free?
Resident Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReefBay or Resident Connect have ads?
ReefBay shows ads; Resident Connect does not.

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