Comparison

Reef Pilot vs ReefRanks

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

ReefRanks

This app allows saltwater reef hobbyists to create a digital portfolio of their coral collections. It uses AI for coral identification, unlocks collectible cards, and fosters a global community for enthusiasts to connect and share their passion.

Highlights
  • Digital coral collection portfolio
  • AI-powered coral verification
  • Collectible Coral Cards
  • ReefXP and leaderboards
  • Extensive coral database
  • Coral marketplace
  • Community profiles and connections
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ReefRanks is the ultimate collectors app for saltwater reef hobbyists, transforming your real-life coral collection into a verified digital portfolio. Use AI-powered coral identification to verify corals you actually own, unlock collectible Coral Cards, earn ReefXP, and compete with reefers around the world. Every Coral Card in your collection represents a real coral that has been verified through ReefRanks—making your digital reef a true reflection of your aquarium. Features: • Digital Coral Collection – Organize and showcase the corals you own in a beautiful digital portfolio. Discover new species, complete sets, and grow your collection over time. • Coral Verification – Verify your real corals with AI to add them to your collection and unlock collectible Coral Cards. • ReefXP & Leaderboards – Earn ReefXP for collecting, verifying, and participating in the community. Level up and compete on global leaderboards. • Coral Database – Browse an extensive coral database with active coral listings. • Market Insights – Track coral price trends and market activity to stay informed about the hobby. • Coral Marketplace - Browse physical coral listings from reef hobbyists and sellers and discover new additions for your reef. • Profiles & Community – Create your reef profile, share your collection, and connect with reefers worldwide. • ReefRanks Play – Rip digital packs, discover rare cards, build battle decks, battle opponents, and compete on dedicated Play leaderboards. Whether you're just starting your first reef tank or managing a world-class coral collection, ReefRanks helps you document your journey, grow your collection, and become part of a global community of passionate reef keepers. **Important:** Coral Cards can only be earned by verifying real corals that you own. ReefRanks is designed to celebrate authentic reef keeping and real-world collections. Digital cards collected in Play are separate from your verified real-world coral portfolio. Terms of Service: https://reefranks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://reefranks.com/privacy

Screenshots

Reef Pilot4 screens
ReefRanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reef Pilot at none against ReefRanks's 9. Reef Pilot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ReefRanks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Reef Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reef Pilot ships an update daily, ReefRanks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reef Pilot versus ReefRanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef PilotReefRanks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperATI Aquaristik GmbHReefRanks, LLC

Customer experience

Reef Pilot

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

ReefRanks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

ReefRanks

Subscriptions4
  • Collector Monthly3 Days trial$7.001 Month
  • Pro Reefer Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Collector Yearly3 Days trial$70.001 Year
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  • Pro Reefer Yearly3 Days trial$150.001 Year
One-time5
  • Coins – Starter Stash$3.00
  • Coins – Reef Explorer$7.00
  • Coins – Treasure Trove$10.00
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  • Coins – Deep Sea Vault$20.00
  • Coins – Legendary Hoard$40.00

Questions

Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefRanks free?
ReefRanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reef Pilot or ReefRanks have ads?
ReefRanks shows ads; Reef Pilot does not.
Which is updated more often, Reef Pilot or ReefRanks?
Reef Pilot ships an update daily, and ReefRanks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reef Pilot was updated on October 30, 2026 and ReefRanks on November 5, 2026.

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