MyAquarium vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyAquarium
This app allows users to set up and manage their AvidAqua InSight aquarium displays. Connect to your home network, link to a compatible controller, and customize on-screen readings for your aquarium.
- Display setup
- Network connection
- Controller linking
- Customizable readings
- Remote management
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MyAquarium is the companion app for your reef tank. See your tank the way you do. The built-in camera cuts through blue LED light so your photos finally match what your eyes see. One tap, no editing. Know your tank is okay. Live vitals and simple check-ups tell you what matters, in plain words, not walls of numbers. Set up InSight in minutes. MyAquarium walks you through connecting your AvidAqua InSight display, from unboxing to live on your network. Share the view. Invite family and crew to follow your tank and enjoy the photos. Built for reef keepers who want less fiddling and more time enjoying the tank.
Reef Pilot
Control your modern saltwater aquarium lighting directly from your smartphone. Adjust intensity, color channels, and schedules for optimal coral and fish conditions.
- 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 – 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 – 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyAquarium at 50% against Reef Pilot's 0%. Reef Pilot's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MyAquarium ships an update every 3 weeks, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyAquarium | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AvidAqua, LLC | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
Customer experience
MyAquarium
Reef Pilot
In-app purchases
MyAquarium
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyAquarium free?
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Do MyAquarium or Reef Pilot have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyAquarium or Reef Pilot?
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