Reef Pulses vs Battrox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Reef Pulses
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Wish there is a smarter app for reefing? Reef Pulses is your all-in-one saltwater aquarium companion, built by reefers for reefers. Track your water parameters, calculate precise dosing amounts, set maintenance reminders, and let the app automatically read your test kit charts - all from your phone. With parameter tracking, you can monitor alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, nitrate, and phosphate with visual gauges and trend charts. Log your readings in seconds and watch your tank's health over time with beautiful, easy-to-read graphs that show exactly where your levels are heading. Our accurate dosing calculator takes the guesswork out of maintaining stable water chemistry. Simply enter your current and target parameters, and Reef Pulses calculates the exact amount of BRS two-part, Kalkwasser, or other supplements to dose. No more math, no more overdosing. Never miss a water test or maintenance task again. Set custom reminders for testing schedules, water changes, filter cleaning, and dosing routines. Push notifications keep you on track so your tank stays healthy without the mental load. The auto calculation for test kit charts is a game changer. Point your camera at your test kit color chart and Reef Pulses reads the result for you - fast, consistent, and accurate every time. No more squinting at color swatches under different lighting. Cloud sync keeps your data safe and accessible. Water change logging helps you track volume, salt mix, and frequency across all your tanks. Reef Pulses' privacy policy, as well as subscription terms are available at https://reefpulse.shop/terms.
Battrox
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Connect to the BMS Bluetooth module via a smartphone to read real-time status information of the lithium battery pack. View details such as individual cell voltages, total voltage, remaining capacity, real-time current, cycle count, temperature, and voltage difference. Customize protection parameters based on user preferences. Receive alerts in case of battery pack abnormalities, allowing users to easily identify and address issues, with a historical alarm log provided for reference
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Battrox at none against Reef Pulses's 2. Battrox also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Reef Pulses sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Battrox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Reef Pulses | Battrox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thai Nghiem | Gokwh Inc. |
In-app purchases
Reef Pulses
- Basic14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Essential14 Days trial$19.991 Year
Battrox
No in-app purchases









