Comparison

ReefKeep vs ReefLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReefKeep

Features
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ReefKeep is a modern, private tracker for saltwater and freshwater aquariums — built for hobbyists who want fast logging and proactive insights, not just prettier graphs. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Log 8 parameters in under a minute with a clean one-screen entry • Scan Hanna Checker readings with the camera — no more transcribing numbers • Track alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, phosphate, pH, salinity, temperature and any custom parameter you care about • See trends as native charts with your target ranges overlaid • Schedule recurring tasks (water changes, filter swaps, skimmer cleaning) with local reminders • Record livestock with timelines for spawning, fragging, moves and notes THE INSIGHTS ENGINE Other apps show you numbers. ReefKeep tells you what they mean. • Trend alerts — "Alkalinity has fallen 8% over your last 5 tests" • Correlation hints — "Alk and calcium are both dropping. Check your 2-part dosing." • Stale data warnings — "You haven't tested nitrate in 12 days" • Smart water-change recommendations based on your actual nitrate trajectory, not a fixed schedule Everything runs on your device. Nothing leaves your phone unless iCloud sync is enabled. ASK THE ON-DEVICE COACH With Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro and later), tap any insight and get a plain-language explanation grounded in your own tank's readings — all processed on-device, no accounts, no servers. BUILT FOR REEFERS • Dark mode first — matches how you actually use the app next to a lit tank • Dual units everywhere: L/gal, °C/°F, ppt/SG, dKH/meq/ppm • Multiple tanks (Pro) • iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad — included, not an upgrade • Zero ads, zero tracking SDKs, zero account required PRO UNLOCKS • Unlimited tanks • Unlimited parameter history • Insights engine • CSV export for your records • Photo galleries • Apple Watch (coming soon) Monthly and yearly subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime unlock if you prefer to own your tools. ReefKeep is built by a small team that uses it on their own tanks. We're not trying to be everything for every hobby. We're trying to be the tool you open once a week without thinking, and the app that catches a problem before it costs you a fish. The app applies the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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ReefLog

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Log your reef in 30 seconds. Never lose a reading again. ReefLog is a water parameter tracker built for saltwater and reef tank keepers. Faster than a spreadsheet, smarter than a paper notebook. WHY REEFLOG - 30-second logging: A quick-entry sheet tuned to your test kits. Tap in your numbers and get back to enjoying your tank. - Unlimited everything: Unlimited tanks, unlimited tests, unlimited history. No monthly measurement caps, no extra fee for a second tank. - Trends you can actually read: Clean charts with safe-range bands, so a slow alkalinity drift stands out weeks before your corals show it. - Reliable reminders: Test-day notifications that fit your schedule, so consistency stops depending on memory. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Alkalinity (dKH), Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphate, Salinity, Temperature, and pH. Input fields match your test kit's units and precision. MADE FOR YOUR TANK Tell ReefLog what you keep - SPS, LPS, soft corals, or fish-only - and it applies matching target ranges. SPS keepers get the strictest profile; fish-only tanks get sensible, forgiving bands. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL - All records are stored on your device - No account required - Import from CSV (moving from a spreadsheet or another app) - Export your full history to CSV anytime - Attach photos to track coral growth and coloration MULTI-TANK READY Keep a display tank, a frag tank, and a quarantine tank? Switch between them instantly. Every tank gets its own log, charts, and target ranges. PRICING ReefLog is a paid app. One price unlocks every feature - choose weekly, annual, or lifetime. Subscriptions auto-renew and can be managed or canceled anytime in your store account settings. Questions or feedback: support@reeflog.app Terms of Use: https://exultant-tail-74b.notion.site/ReefLog-Terms-of-Use-39f02c4ed12280f1b0b9fe068de0bdfe Privacy Policy: https://exultant-tail-74b.notion.site/ReefLog-PrivacyPolicy-39f02c4ed122808d9f2ad836b1f7d7fd

Screenshots

ReefKeep4 screens
ReefLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReefLog at 13.0 against ReefKeep's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ReefKeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ReefLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ReefKeep versus ReefLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReefKeepReefLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnovira ABKatsuyuki Hayashi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ReefKeep

Subscriptions2
  • ReefKeep Pro - monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ReefKeep Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReefKeep Lifetime Subscription$79.99
3 purchases

ReefLog

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is ReefKeep free?
ReefKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReefLog free?
ReefLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReefKeep or ReefLog have ads?
Neither ReefKeep nor ReefLog shows ads.

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