Comparison

CYS Scan vs Reef Pilot

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

Head to head
About

CYS Scan

Features
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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.

About

Reef Pilot

Control your modern saltwater aquarium lighting directly from your smartphone. Adjust intensity, color channels, and schedules for optimal coral and fish conditions.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Control StratonX aquarium light
  • Adjust lighting intensity
  • Manage color channels
  • Set time schedules
  • Intuitive smartphone control
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Reef Pilot App โ€“ our expertise for your reef. Control your Straton X conveniently from your smartphone. The new ATI Reef Pilot App for iOS guides you from initial setup to natural lighting for your aquarium. The right light from the start Based on your aquarium dimensions and the number of lights, the app recommends intensity and spectrum settings โ€“ for an easy start and lighting tailored to your corals. Keep track of light intensity at every depth Calculated PAR values show you the expected light intensity at different water depths, helping you choose suitable spots for your corals. The natural rhythm of your favourite reef Bring the lighting conditions of renowned reef locations into your aquarium, with a natural lunar cycle, changing moon phases and optional seasonal adjustments to day length. The moon simulation automatically synchronises with sunset in your aquarium.

Screenshots

CYS Scan2 screens
Reef Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Pilot at daily against CYS Scan's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CYS Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
CYS Scan versus Reef Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCYS ScanReef Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutraCAD B.V.ATI Aquaristik GmbH

In-app purchases

None

CYS Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CYS Scan free?
CYS Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CYS Scan or Reef Pilot have ads?
Neither CYS Scan nor Reef Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CYS Scan or Reef Pilot?
CYS Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reef Pilot daily. Most recently, CYS Scan was updated on October 28, 2026 and Reef Pilot on October 30, 2026.

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