Comparison

Reef Pilot vs ReefPilot

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

Features
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ReefPilot is the offline-first command center for your saltwater reef aquarium โ€” water chemistry, dosing, livestock compatibility, and maintenance, all on your iPhone and iPad with nothing leaving your devices. PARAMETERS & DOSING Log alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity and more in seconds. See trends with target bands, get drift alerts before a parameter drifts out of range, and calculate the exact dose to fix it. LIVESTOCK & COMPATIBILITY Browse a built-in library of reef species. Before you buy, check any fish or coral against your own tank for aggression, reef-safety, adult size and water needs. MAINTENANCE Never miss a water change, test, or dose. Recurring reminders keep your routine on track. PRIVATE, AND YOURS FOREVER One-time purchase. No subscription. No account. Optional private iCloud sync keeps your tanks together across your devices. Built for beginners and experienced reefers alike, with a Simple mode and a Pro mode.

Screenshots

Reef Pilot4 screens
ReefPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reef Pilot at none against ReefPilot's 1. Reef Pilot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ReefPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reef Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Reef Pilot versus ReefPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef PilotReefPilot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATI Aquaristik GmbHSahil Jain

In-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReefPilot

One-time1
  • ReefPilot Unlocked$19.99

Questions

Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefPilot free?
ReefPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reef Pilot or ReefPilot have ads?
Neither Reef Pilot nor ReefPilot shows ads.

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