Comparison

Reef Pilot vs PTLifeTracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

PTLifeTracker

Features
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PTLifeTracker – Personal Finance & Life Assistant Manage your expenses, goals, notes, tasks, and daily lifestyle in one beautifully designed app. Key Features Track spending, income, savings, and cash flow Smart financial insights with Financial Copilot Organize tasks, notes, and personal interests Budget planning and financial goal tracking Create and share VietQR payment codes instantly iCloud sync and Face ID protection Fully customizable themes, banners, and backgrounds Friend Challenge for shared budgeting and rankings Home screen widget support for quick access

Screenshots

Reef Pilot4 screens
PTLifeTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Pilot at daily against PTLifeTracker's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, PTLifeTracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Reef Pilot versus PTLifeTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef PilotPTLifeTracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATI Aquaristik GmbHTung Phan

In-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

None

PTLifeTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTLifeTracker free?
PTLifeTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reef Pilot or PTLifeTracker have ads?
Neither Reef Pilot nor PTLifeTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reef Pilot or PTLifeTracker?
Reef Pilot ships an update daily, and PTLifeTracker every 4 days. Most recently, Reef Pilot was updated on October 30, 2026 and PTLifeTracker on October 31, 2026.

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