CYS Scan vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CYS Scan
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With this app you can scan your feet and directly upload them to the CYS platform. This process will save you time! Create a new order and enter a reference, scan the left and/or right foot and click upload.
Reef Pilot
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Reef Pilot is ATI Aquaristik's control app for modern saltwater aquariums. The app allows for convenient Bluetooth connection and precise control of the new StratonX aquarium light. Lighting intensity, color channels, and time schedules can be individually adjusted to create optimal lighting conditions for corals and fish – simply, intuitively, and directly from your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Pilot at daily against CYS Scan's every 6 weeks. Reef Pilot also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CYS Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CYS Scan | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LutraCAD B.V. | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
In-app purchases
CYS Scan
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
