TankLab vs TankSide

TankLab is the all-in-one aquarium management app for freshwater, saltwater, brackish, and planted tanks. Whether you're cycling your first tank or maintaining a mature reef, TankLab keeps everything organized and your fish healthy. AI TEST STRIP SCANNER Snap a photo of your test strip next to the color chart and let AI read the values instantly. Results pre-fill your parameter log, just review and save. Supports API 5-in-1, Tetra 6-in-1, and similar multi-parameter strips. AI AQUARIUM ADVISOR Ask TankLab's AI anything about fishkeeping. It knows your tank's current setup, water parameters, livestock, and maintenance history, so every answer is tailored to your situation. Get help with water chemistry, fish compatibility, disease diagnosis, feeding schedules, plant care, and more. WATER PARAMETER TRACKING Log pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, GH, KH, temperature, salinity, phosphate, calcium, and more. Enter in ppm or degrees, the app auto-converts. View trends over time with interactive charts and get insights when values are out of range. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULER Set up recurring tasks for water changes, filter cleaning, feeding, dosing, and equipment checks. Get notifications when tasks are due. Check them off and build a maintenance streak. LIVESTOCK MANAGER Track every fish, invertebrate, coral, and plant in your tank. Browse species info, check compatibility, and keep a complete record of your aquarium inhabitants. TANK GALLERY & JOURNAL Document your tank's evolution with photos and journal entries. Look back at how far your aquarium has come. EXPENSE TRACKER Keep track of what you spend on equipment, livestock, food, and supplies. Know exactly where your aquarium budget goes. TANKLAB+ SUBSCRIPTION Free users get 1 tank, 5 AI questions per month, and all core tracking features. Upgrade to TankLab+ for unlimited AI questions, test strip scanning, iCloud sync across devices, and expanded tank and livestock limits. Download TankLab and give your aquarium the care it deserves. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

TankSide is the friendly aquarium companion that keeps your fishtank thriving — whether you keep a community freshwater, a planted scape, a saltwater FOWLR, or a full-blown reef. LOG WHAT MATTERS • pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, GH/KH, salinity, calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, phosphate, temperature • Auto-charts every parameter against your tank-type targets • Smart reminders when a reading is overdue or a maintenance task is due ON-DEVICE PHOTO DIAGNOSIS • Take a photo of your tank and get an instant on-device read • Apple Vision analyzes algae coverage, water clarity, and color shifts — all privately on your iPhone • No accounts, no servers, no internet required FISH, PLANTS, CORALS & INVERTEBRATES • Catalogs of 280+ species with care details • Compatibility checker flags conflicts before you buy • Stocking + bioload feedback in real time SMART CARE TOOLS • Tank Score (0–100 health metric) • Daily care tips that rotate based on your tank type • Feeding tracker, quarantine + treatment log, growth photo timeline • Setup wizard with a guided cycling plan • Acclimation timer with drip-rate calculator • Test strip color reader • Emergency Quick-Reference + Symptom Decision Tree • Vacation Mode + printable sitter care card • Supply expiration tracker (test kits, bulbs, filter media) • Daily photo streak + auto time-lapse video PRIVATE COMMUNITY • Random anonymous handle — no real name, no profile • Report + block + community guidelines + on-device profanity filter • Topical categories: Freshwater, Planted, Saltwater, Reef EVERY FEATURE IS FREE TankSide is a 100% free app. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no premium tiers. Every feature is available to every user with no purchase of any kind. PRIVACY TankSide does not collect personal data. Photos, parameters, and tank info stay on your device. The optional anonymous community uses a randomly generated handle — no name, email, or account is ever required.