Comparison

Reef Trak vs MySnake

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

Head to head
About

Reef Trak

Manage your reef aquarium with detailed tracking of water parameters, dosing schedules, and livestock. Plan maintenance, map light intensity, and correct photos for a true-to-life view. Export data for AI analysis and track expenses for comprehensive aquarium care.

Highlights
  • Water parameter tracking
  • Dosing planning and logging
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Livestock cataloging
  • PAR map creation
  • Photo and video correction
  • Expense tracking
Features
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Reef Trak is an all-in-one reef tank manager for reef keepers who want more than a basic parameter log. Track water parameters, plan dosing, schedule maintenance, manage livestock, save photos, build PAR maps, import controller data, track expenses, and create reports across iOS and the web. Build a complete reef care history, then export real tank data to AI tools with TrakAI. FREE TO START. ONE-TIME PREMIUM UPGRADE. Reef Trak includes a free version with parameter tracking and core reef tank tools. Reef Trak Premium is available as a one-time upgrade. No monthly subscription. No yearly subscription. Pay once and use Premium tools without another recurring app bill. PARAMETERS Track alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, phosphate, salinity, temperature, pH, ORP, iodine, potassium, trace elements, and other reef tank parameters. Follow trends, spot drift, review stability, and see clear in-range or out-of-range indicators. DOSING Plan and track two-part, All-For-Reef, kalkwasser, trace elements, supplements, and custom routines. Use manual and guided dosing tools, bottle tracking, dose logging, reminders, and parameter connections to keep dosing tied to your real tank history. MAINTENANCE Create recurring tasks for water changes, filter swaps, probe calibration, dosing reminders, equipment checks, deep cleans, and custom care routines. Use weekly, fortnightly, monthly, yearly, every N days, or specific weekday schedules. Home screen widgets help show what is due today. LIVESTOCK Catalog fish, coral, and inverts with photos, care notes, acquisition history, tank placement, and long-term records. PAR MAPS Capture PAR readings across your reef tank and map them visually to understand coral placement, lighting coverage, and tank zones. TRAKTONE PHOTO & VIDEO CORRECTION Reef lighting can make photos and videos look far more blue than they appear in person. TrakTone helps correct reef tank photos and videos so corals, fish, and aquascapes look closer to what your eyes see. EQUIPMENT, EXPENSES & RECEIPTS Track equipment, food, dosing products, livestock purchases, maintenance costs, and other reef expenses. Receipt Scan Assist helps turn receipts into structured expense records. CONTROLLER IMPORTS & ICP TESTING Bring reef tank data into Reef Trak from supported controllers and testing systems, including Apex, Trident, and more. Track ICP results and keep lab testing connected to your tank history. EMAIL UPDATES Get reef-themed tank summary emails to stay connected to what is happening across your tanks, especially when managing multiple aquariums. REPORTS & AI EXPORTS Export parameter summaries, dosing logs, maintenance history, livestock notes, and other tank records in formats ready for AI tools. PRIVACY & DATA CONTROL Your tanks are your data. Reef Trak does not run ads and does not sell reef hobbyist data. Your reef records are protected with encryption on your device and on our backend. Free CSV export lets you take your tank history wherever you need it. Reef Trak is actively developed with frequent updates shaped by the reefkeeping community.

About

MySnake

Features
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MySnake is a snake tracker and care app built specifically for snake owners and reptile keepers. Keep feeding, shedding, growth, health and husbandry records organised in one place, with reminders to help you stay on top of your snakes’ care. Whether you keep one pet snake or manage a growing collection, MySnake makes it easy to see what has been done, what is due next and how each snake is progressing over time. TRACK FEEDING Record every feed and maintain a complete feeding history for each snake. Log whether your snake ate, refused a feed or regurgitated, and keep track of upcoming feeding dates and schedules. TRACK SHEDDING Record completed sheds or mark a snake as Now In Shed so you can follow its current status and maintain an accurate shedding history. MONITOR GROWTH Track weight and length over time and use clear trends and charts to monitor growth and changes. CARE REMINDERS Create schedules and receive reminders for feeding and routine husbandry. See upcoming, due and overdue care tasks so important jobs are less likely to be forgotten. COMPLETE HUSBANDRY LOG Keep detailed records for everyday snake care, including: • Feeding • Shedding • Weight • Length • Water changes • Bathing • Pooping • Substrate changes • Deep cleaning • UV changes • Humidifier cleaning • Veterinary records • Notes and other care information BUILT FOR MULTIPLE SNAKES Create an individual profile for every snake, including its photo and important details. Each snake has its own history, schedules, statistics and care records. USEFUL TRENDS AND RECORDS Review feeding and shedding patterns, weight and length changes and previous husbandry activity. Your snake’s records stay organised and easy to reference when you need them. MySnake replaces notebooks, spreadsheets and scattered reminders with one dedicated snake care tracker. From feeding and shedding to growth, enclosure maintenance and health records, MySnake helps you keep your snake husbandry organised and your care routine on track.

Screenshots

Reef Trak4 screens
MySnake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySnake at none against Reef Trak's 1. Reef Trak's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Reef Trak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MySnake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reef Trak holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reef Trak has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reef Trak versus MySnake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef TrakMySnake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReef Research Labs LLCWarren McStay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reef Trak

One-time1
  • Reef Trak Lifetime$9.99
None

MySnake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reef Trak free?
Reef Trak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySnake free?
MySnake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reef Trak or MySnake?
Reef Trak is rated higher. Reef Trak averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while MySnake averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Reef Trak or MySnake have ads?
Neither Reef Trak nor MySnake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reef Trak or MySnake?
Reef Trak ships an update weekly, and MySnake weekly. Most recently, Reef Trak was updated on November 8, 2026 and MySnake on November 10, 2026.

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