ReefDose vs Encria
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReefDose
This app helps reef tank enthusiasts maintain stable water parameters for healthy coral growth. It calculates exact doses, logs test results quickly with photo scanning, and provides stability scores to prevent parameter swings. It also includes livestock compatibility, a photo journal, and maintenance reminders.
- Dosing calculator for various supplements
- Photo scanning for test result entry
- Stability and Reef Health scoring
- 19 parameter trend charts
- Livestock logging and compatibility checks
- Maintenance reminders
- On-device AI for trend analysis
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Stable water grows great coral. ReefDose tells you exactly what to dose, shows how steady your reef really is, and catches drifting parameters before your coral does. No account needed. Your data stays private in your own iCloud. EXACT DOSES IN SECONDS Enter your tank volume, test result and target. ReefDose gives you the exact milliliters to add. • Alkalinity (dKH), calcium and magnesium • Two-part, kalkwasser and all-in-one supplements • Trace elements and custom products • Stock solution mode • Track what's left in each bottle with "runs out in" predictions LOG TESTS FASTER • Snap a photo of your test kit display, checker or handwritten notes and ReefDose reads the numbers for you • Import ICP lab results from a PDF, CSV or screenshot • Import probe and Trident data from Neptune Apex, or a CSV from any controller • Or type results in manually, as always STABILITY SCORE AND REEF HEALTH SCORE In range is not the same as stable. The Stability Score measures how much each parameter swings over 30 days, so you can spot an alkalinity swing before it hurts your SPS. The Reef Health Score sums up your whole tank at a glance. 19 PARAMETERS WITH TREND CHARTS Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, pH, salinity, temperature, nitrate, phosphate, ammonia, nitrite, potassium, iodine, strontium, boron, copper, silica, ORP, PAR and TDS, plus custom parameters. Set target ranges and see every trend. PRIVATE ON-DEVICE AI REVIEW On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, ReefDose reviews your tank and explains your trends in plain language. Everything is processed on your device and never sent to a server. NEW TANK GUIDE Setting up a new reef? A step-by-step guide walks you through cycling, cleanup crew, first fish and first corals. Steps tick off automatically from your test results. LIVESTOCK AND COMPATIBILITY Log fish, corals and invertebrates. Search a built-in database of 151 common marine species and get warnings about aggression, predation, reef safety and minimum tank size before you buy. PHOTO JOURNAL Track coral growth with dated tank photos shown next to your water chemistry, so you can see what changed. MAINTENANCE AND REMINDERS Recurring reminders for water changes, testing, dosing, top-offs, filter cleaning, media and equipment service. JOURNAL, TIMELINE AND ACHIEVEMENTS Record observations and events. The timeline shows every test, dose, livestock change and task in order. Streaks and achievements help you stay consistent. BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Home Screen widgets with live reef health • Siri Shortcuts and Spotlight search • PDF tank reports and CSV export FREE • 1 tank • Unlimited test logging and photo test scanning • Dosing calculator with 1 product • Stability Score and Reef Health Score • 7-day trend charts • Task reminders, livestock, journal, timeline and achievements • New tank guide REEFDOSE PRO • Unlimited tanks and dosing products • Full trend history • ICP import and controller import (Apex, Trident, CSV) • On-device AI tank review and trend explanations • Species database and compatibility warnings • Photo journal • Maintenance and equipment log • Home Screen widgets and iCloud sync • PDF reports, CSV export and expense tracking Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Japanese. Neptune, Apex and Trident are trademarks of Neptune Systems. ReefDose is not affiliated with Neptune Systems. Privacy Policy: https://khsalman.github.io/reefdose/privacy Terms of Use: https://khsalman.github.io/reefdose/terms
Encria
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Turn handwritten pages into clean, editable text on iPhone and iPad. Capture a page with your camera or import several images from Photos. Encria transcribes handwriting, keeps the original pages beside the result, and lets you correct, copy, or share the text. • Keep the raw transcription word for word, and let an optional AI pass repair reading errors and broken sentences • Compare every result with the original page • Fix the words flagged as uncertain, underlined right under the original • Save corrections and writing profiles on your device • Keep your document library locally on your iPhone or iPad • Use Encria without creating an account Start with 5 transcribed pages per month. Encria Pro includes up to 500 pages per month and batches of up to 20 pages. Try it free for 7 days with the annual plan. Your images are sent only when you explicitly start a transcription. Encria's server keeps no durable database of your documents or source images. Handwriting recognition can make mistakes, so always review important transcriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Encria at every 3 days against ReefDose's every 2 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
Both are free to download. ReefDose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Encria sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReefDose ships an update every 2 weeks, Encria every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReefDose | Encria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Khawaja Salman Nadeem | Teo Goulois |
In-app purchases
ReefDose
- ReefDose Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- ReefDose Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- ReefDose Pro Lifetime$49.99
Encria
- Encria Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Encria Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- 100 OCR Page Credits$1.99
- Encria Pro Lifetime$179.99









