Reef Pilot vs ReefPilot ai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Reef Pilot | ReefPilot ai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATI Aquaristik GmbH | Yakov Wider |
Customer experience
Reef Pilot
ReefPilot ai
In-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
ReefPilot ai
No in-app purchases









