Reef Pilot vs PTLifeTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β 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 β 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.
PTLifeTracker
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PTLifeTracker β 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reef Pilot ships an update daily, PTLifeTracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reef Pilot | PTLifeTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATI Aquaristik GmbH | Tung Phan |
In-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
PTLifeTracker
No in-app purchases
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