Comparison

Reefly vs Tanksmith

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

Head to head
About

Reefly

Features
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KNOW YOUR REEF IS HEALTHY. IN SECONDS. ReefLog turns raw water test numbers into a clear tank health score - so you stop guessing and start knowing. Log your parameters, see instant colour-coded feedback (Good · Near limit · Out of range), and track trends over time. Whether you keep a saltwater reef, freshwater community, or planted aquarium, ReefLog gives your tank a grade every time you log. ----------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO ----------------------- - Log pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, ammonia, nitrate, salinity and temperature - See instant status feedback as you type — no guesswork - View trend charts with safe-range bands so problems are visible before they become emergencies - Set maintenance reminders — water changes, feeding, dosing — so nothing slips - Works for reef, saltwater, freshwater, and planted aquariums TANK HEALTH SCORE --------------------- After every log session, ReefLog grades your tank (A+, A, B+…) based on how your parameters compare to proven safe ranges. One glance tells you everything. ------------------ FREE TO START ------------------ Log parameters and view charts for free. Upgrade to Pro for: - Unlimited parameter history (beyond 30 days) - Unlimited maintenance reminders - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices - Full historical charts Built for hobbyists who take their tanks seriously. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tanksmith

This offline logbook helps reef tank enthusiasts meticulously track water parameters, equipment maintenance, and livestock. It offers detailed logging for various parameters and test kits, with advanced features like dosing intelligence and coral growth timelines available through a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Offline parameter logging
  • Test kit & salt batch tracking
  • Equipment service tracker
  • Livestock list with photos
  • Dosing intelligence
  • Coral photo timeline & lineage
  • Tank Report PDF generation
Features
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Tanksmith is the offline reef tank logbook built for serious reefers, the people who test their water at 7 AM, dose 2-part by hand, and obsess over coral growth photos. Everything happens on your device. No account. No cloud sync. No subscription. No ads. No analytics. Your tank's history is yours alone. WHAT YOU GET (FREE) Parameter logging Track Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphate, Salinity, Temperature, pH, ORP, Ammonia, and Nitrite. Each reading plots against the recommended target band for your tank type: Mixed Reef, SPS-Dominant, LPS-Dominant, Softie, FOWLR, or Quarantine. Test kit & salt batch tracking Record your Salifert, Hanna, Red Sea, Triton, Tropic Marin, and other kits with lot numbers and expiry dates. Track which salt bucket you're using. When a batch is reported bad on the forums, you'll know if you used it. Equipment service tracker Skimmer cleaning, RODI cartridge changes, return pump service, powerhead maintenance. Set intervals, see what's overdue at a glance. Livestock list Record your corals, fish, and inverts with a photo, source, and placement notes. Free tier includes one tank, forty parameter readings, and three livestock entries per tank, plenty to evaluate whether Tanksmith fits the way you keep reef. UNLOCK TANKSMITH PRO ($9.99 ONE-TIME) Multi-tank support Display, frag, and quarantine tanks all in one place. Unlimited parameter readings and livestock No caps. Log every test, track every coral. Dosing intelligence Tanksmith works out your alkalinity and calcium consumption from your reading history and tells you how many milliliters a day to add on top of what you already dose. It covers Randy Recipe #1, BRS 2-Part, ESV B-Ionic, Aquaforest Component 1+/2+, Tropic Marin All-For-Reef, and Red Sea Foundation A/B/C, each using the manufacturer's published strength. When the trend changes, you'll see it. Coral photo timeline + lineage Add dated photos of every coral. Tap two thumbnails to see them side-by-side and watch growth over months. Track frag lineage: this colony was cut from that mother, and that frag went to Mike at the local club. Tank Report PDF Generate a clean two-page PDF of your tank's recent parameter trends, livestock roster, and equipment service status. Share it with one tap when you're asking the forum for help. WHY OFFLINE MATTERS The cloud goes down. Subscriptions get more expensive. Companies pivot. Your tank doesn't care about any of that. Tanksmith puts your tank's complete history on the same device that's already in your pocket, and keeps it there. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pro is $9.99. Forever. No subscription nag screens, no premium tier above Pro, no consumable IAPs. PRIVACY Tanksmith does not collect, transmit, or share any data. There are no third-party SDKs. The only system permission requested is Photos access, and only when you choose to attach a coral photo, which is then stored on your device. Built by reefers, for reefers.

Screenshots

Reefly3 screens
Tanksmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reefly at daily against Tanksmith's every 3 weeks. 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. Reefly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tanksmith sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reefly ships an update daily, Tanksmith every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Reefly versus Tanksmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReeflyTanksmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustinas KristopaitisOMAR DANIEL GRAZIANO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reefly

Subscriptions2
  • ReefLog Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ReefLog Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Tanksmith

One-time1
  • Tanksmith Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Reefly free?
Reefly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tanksmith free?
Tanksmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reefly or Tanksmith have ads?
Neither Reefly nor Tanksmith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reefly or Tanksmith?
Reefly ships an update daily, and Tanksmith every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reefly was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tanksmith on October 13, 2026.

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