Comparison

Reef Trak vs ReefRanks

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

Head to head
About

Reef Trak

This app helps reef tank enthusiasts manage all aspects of their aquarium, from daily testing and livestock records to equipment tracking and maintenance schedules. It provides tools for data analysis, trend spotting, and preventing costly mistakes, offering both free and premium features.

Highlights
  • Parameter logging and trend charts
  • Livestock library with care profiles
  • Tank health snapshots and data export
  • Equipment and maintenance tracking
  • Dosing calculators and unit converters
  • Progress photo logging
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

ReefRanks

This app allows saltwater reef hobbyists to create a digital portfolio of their coral collections. It uses AI for coral identification, unlocks collectible cards, and fosters a global community for enthusiasts to connect and share their passion.

Highlights
  • Digital coral collection portfolio
  • AI-powered coral verification
  • Collectible Coral Cards
  • ReefXP and leaderboards
  • Extensive coral database
  • Coral marketplace
  • Community profiles and connections
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ReefRanks is the ultimate collectors app for saltwater reef hobbyists, transforming your real-life coral collection into a verified digital portfolio. Use AI-powered coral identification to verify corals you actually own, unlock collectible Coral Cards, earn ReefXP, and compete with reefers around the world. Every Coral Card in your collection represents a real coral that has been verified through ReefRanks—making your digital reef a true reflection of your aquarium. Features: • Digital Coral Collection – Organize and showcase the corals you own in a beautiful digital portfolio. Discover new species, complete sets, and grow your collection over time. • Coral Verification – Verify your real corals with AI to add them to your collection and unlock collectible Coral Cards. • ReefXP & Leaderboards – Earn ReefXP for collecting, verifying, and participating in the community. Level up and compete on global leaderboards. • Coral Database – Browse an extensive coral database with active coral listings. • Market Insights – Track coral price trends and market activity to stay informed about the hobby. • Coral Marketplace - Browse physical coral listings from reef hobbyists and sellers and discover new additions for your reef. • Profiles & Community – Create your reef profile, share your collection, and connect with reefers worldwide. Whether you're just starting your first reef tank or managing a world-class coral collection, ReefRanks helps you document your journey, grow your collection, and become part of a global community of passionate reef keepers. **Important:** Coral Cards can only be earned by verifying real corals that you own. ReefRanks is designed to celebrate authentic reef keeping and real-world collections. Terms of Service: https://reefranks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://reefranks.com/privacy

Screenshots

Reef Trak4 screens
ReefRanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reef Trak at none against ReefRanks's shown. Reef Trak also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ReefRanks's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ReefRanks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReefRanks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reef Trak has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reef Trak ships an update weekly, ReefRanks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reef Trak versus ReefRanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef TrakReefRanks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (43 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperReef Research Labs LLCReefRanks, LLC

Customer experience

Reef Trak

All ratings43 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReefRanks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reef Trak

Subscriptions1
  • Reef Trak Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Reef Trak Lifetime$9.99
4 purchases

ReefRanks

Subscriptions4
  • Collector Monthly3 Days trial$7.001 Month
  • Pro Reefer Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Collector Yearly3 Days trial$70.001 Year
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  • Pro Reefer Yearly3 Days trial$150.001 Year

Questions

Is Reef Trak free?
Reef Trak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReefRanks free?
ReefRanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reef Trak or ReefRanks?
ReefRanks is rated higher. Reef Trak averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while ReefRanks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Reef Trak or ReefRanks have ads?
ReefRanks shows ads; Reef Trak does not.
Which is updated more often, Reef Trak or ReefRanks?
Reef Trak ships an update weekly, and ReefRanks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reef Trak was updated on October 15, 2026 and ReefRanks on October 12, 2026.

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