Comparison

AquariumNotes vs Aqualy

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

Head to head
About

AquariumNotes

Features
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**All your aquarium care, in one simple app.** AquariumNotes is an all-in-one aquarium management app that helps you organize your tanks, livestock, water parameters, and maintenance records. Whether you keep tropical fish, shrimp, aquatic plants, medaka, or marine aquariums, AquariumNotes makes it easy to track your aquarium care. ### Aquarium Management - Manage multiple aquariums - Keep important tank information organized - Save photos of your aquariums ### Fish, Shrimp & Plant Tracking - Manage fish, shrimp, and aquatic plants - Record introduction dates and notes - Keep livestock information organized ### Water Parameter Tracking - Record pH, GH, KH, NO₂, NO₃, and more - Review water quality history - Monitor changes over time ### Maintenance Logs - Record water changes - Track cleaning and filter maintenance - Keep a history of aquarium care ### Aquarium Photo Timeline Capture your aquarium's progress with photos and notes using Premium. ### AquariumNotes Premium Unlock additional features, including photo timeline records, exclusive themes, and an ad-free experience. Keep your aquariums organized and enjoy more time with your aquatic world. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lexnov.com/privacy-policy

About

Aqualy

This app uses AI to help you care for your aquarium. Scan water test strips, identify fish from photos, and get expert advice. Track tank parameters, log photos, and learn from curated content.

Highlights
  • AI-powered water test strip scanning
  • Instant fish identification from photos
  • AI assistant for expert aquarium advice
  • Comprehensive tank logging and tracking
  • Daily photo log for visual timeline
  • Educational articles and quizzes
Features
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Aqualy is the first aquarium app with real AI built in. Scan your water test strip with your camera, identify any fish from a photo, and get instant expert advice from an AI assistant that actually understands your tank. No more guessing what your test strip colors mean. No more Googling fish symptoms at midnight. No more forgetting when you last did a water change. SCAN YOUR WATER TEST STRIP Point your camera at any standard test strip and Aqualy reads pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, GH, KH, and chlorine in seconds. No manual entry. No color chart squinting. Just accurate results with a confidence score you can trust. IDENTIFY ANY FISH INSTANTLY See a fish you don't recognize? Snap a photo. Aqualy identifies the species and gives you everything you need to know — care level, adult size, temperament, diet, and compatible tank mates. Works for freshwater and saltwater species. ASK THE AI ASSISTANT Something wrong with your fish? Water looking cloudy? Not sure if two species can live together? Ask Aqualy's AI assistant like you'd ask an experienced fishkeeper friend. It gives you real, actionable advice — not generic articles. TRACK EVERY TANK Log daily water parameters, feeding schedules, and tank photos. See your tank's health over time with a simple calendar view. Whether you keep one betta bowl or a full fish room, everything stays organized in one place. DAILY PHOTO LOG Take a daily photo of your tank and build a visual timeline. Spot changes you'd miss day-to-day. See how your aquascape evolves over weeks and months. LEARN FROM EXPERTS Browse curated articles and take quizzes to level up your fishkeeping knowledge. From beginner basics like cycling a new tank to advanced topics like reef chemistry — there's always something new to learn. BUILT FOR EVERY FISHKEEPER Aqualy works with freshwater, saltwater, planted, and reef tanks. Whether you're setting up your first 10-gallon or managing a 200-gallon reef, Aqualy adapts to your needs. Aqualy does not replace professional test kits, but it gives you a faster, smarter way to stay on top of your aquarium care — every single day. Your fish can't tell you when something's wrong. Aqualy can. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Aqualy-334d885fc93080389037caeb126f3e00 Support: https://appricott.ai/contact-us

Screenshots

AquariumNotes4 screens
Aqualy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aqualy at none against AquariumNotes's shown. Aqualy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. AquariumNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aqualy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AquariumNotes ships an update every 5 weeks, Aqualy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AquariumNotes versus Aqualy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquariumNotesAqualy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke MorimotoDeem Mobile Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AquariumNotes

Subscriptions3
  • PremiumMember/1Month$2.991 Month
  • PremiumMember/6Month$9.996 Months
  • PremiumMember/1Year$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Aqualy

Subscriptions3
  • Aqualy Pro$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Aqualy Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is AquariumNotes free?
AquariumNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aqualy free?
Aqualy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AquariumNotes or Aqualy have ads?
AquariumNotes shows ads; Aqualy does not.
Which is updated more often, AquariumNotes or Aqualy?
AquariumNotes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aqualy fortnightly. Most recently, AquariumNotes was updated on November 4, 2026 and Aqualy on October 31, 2026.

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