Comparison

ReefDose vs Encria

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Encria

Features
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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/

Screenshots

ReefDose4 screens
Encria4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ReefDose versus Encria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReefDoseEncria
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB18 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKhawaja Salman NadeemTeo Goulois

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ReefDose

Subscriptions2
  • ReefDose Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReefDose Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReefDose Pro Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

Encria

Subscriptions2
  • Encria Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Encria Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 OCR Page Credits$1.99
  • Encria Pro Lifetime$179.99

Questions

Is ReefDose free?
ReefDose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Encria free?
Encria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReefDose or Encria have ads?
Neither ReefDose nor Encria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReefDose or Encria?
ReefDose ships an update every 2 weeks, and Encria every 3 days. Most recently, ReefDose was updated on November 1, 2026 and Encria on November 6, 2026.

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