Comparison

Reef Pilot vs ReefPilot ai

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

Head to head
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 – 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.

About

ReefPilot ai

This app helps reef aquarium enthusiasts manage their tanks. It tracks water parameters, provides AI-driven insights and maintenance reminders, and logs expenses. It also includes a suite of tools like AI chat and a livestock gallery.

Highlights
  • Water parameter tracking
  • AI-powered insights and warnings
  • Smart maintenance reminders
  • Expense and cost tracking
  • AI chat assistant
  • Livestock gallery
  • Tank photo timeline
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ReefPilot is the all-in-one app for reef aquarium keepers. TRACK EVERY PARAMETER Log salinity, pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and more. See trends over time and catch problems before they hurt your tank. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Get personalized warnings and coaching the moment your chemistry drifts out of range. Our AI spots patterns you'd miss on paper. NEVER MISS MAINTENANCE Smart reminders for water changes, filter media, dosing, and cleaning — on weekly, biweekly, and monthly schedules. KNOW WHAT YOUR REEF COSTS Track spending, recurring costs, and purchases. Every livestock addition, every dose, every piece of equipment — in one place. YOUR FULL REEF TOOLKIT AI chat, journal, calculators, livestock gallery, milestones, tank photo timeline, and dozens more tools built in. Built by a reef keeper, for reef keepers. Dark mode always on. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Reef Pilot4 screens
ReefPilot ai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReefPilot ai at 100% 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reef Pilot ships an update daily, ReefPilot ai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reef Pilot versus ReefPilot ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef PilotReefPilot ai
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATI Aquaristik GmbHYakov Wider

Customer experience

Reef Pilot

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ReefPilot ai

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

None

ReefPilot ai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefPilot ai free?
ReefPilot ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reef Pilot or ReefPilot ai have ads?
Neither Reef Pilot nor ReefPilot ai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reef Pilot or ReefPilot ai?
Reef Pilot ships an update daily, and ReefPilot ai every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reef Pilot was updated on October 30, 2026 and ReefPilot ai on October 31, 2026.

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