Comparison

ReefNote vs Recif

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

Head to head
About

ReefNote

Features
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ReefNote keeps your aquarium on track: log every water parameter, flag anything out of range, and keep dosing and maintenance on schedule. Testing is fast. Pick a parameter, tap the value on a big pad with the right unit (dKH, ppm, SG), and save. Each parameter remembers its last value, so a routine round of tests takes seconds. WHAT YOU GET - Parameter log with target ranges: reef and freshwater presets you can edit per tank, with out-of-range flags the moment you save - Trend charts: every parameter over 30 days, 90 days, or a year, with your target band drawn behind the line and each point coloured by its flag - Dosing and water changes: repeat schedules with clear overdue and due-today states, one tap to mark done - Livestock registry: fish, coral, and inverts with photos, added dates, and notes - Maintenance reminders: a per-task reminder so nothing slips - Tank journal: one timeline that mixes your tests, doses, and events - Tank report: a shareable PDF of parameters versus targets, livestock, and schedule, plus a CSV of every reading (Pro) REEF OR FRESHWATER Set the tank type and ReefNote starts with common target bands for each parameter, then lets you tune every band to the numbers you keep. FREE AND PRO Free includes one tank and 30 tests, with target ranges, trends, the schedule, and the livestock registry. Pro unlocks unlimited tanks, unlimited test history, and the PDF and CSV exports. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no cloud, no tracking. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ReefNote Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one time lifetime purchase. The current price is shown in the app and on this page before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Recif

Features
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Recif is the reef-keeping companion that turns every water test into something you can act on. Log your parameters, watch the trends, and follow one simple number, the Reef Stability Score, that tells you at a glance whether your tank is holding steady. Built for saltwater and reef aquariums of every size, from a first nano to a room full of SPS. REEF STABILITY SCORE - One score from 0 to 100 that blends how many parameters are in range, how steady they have been, and how fresh your tests are - See exactly what is driving your score and what to fix first - Watch it climb as your tank settles in LOG TESTS IN SECONDS - Enter alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, pH, nitrate, phosphate and more - A fast number pad and steppers tuned to each parameter - Add a note or backdate a reading whenever you need to CHARTS THAT MAKE SENSE - Every parameter trended over time against its healthy range band - Spot drift early, before it becomes a problem - Press and hold to inspect any single reading STAY ON SCHEDULE - Water changes, dosing, testing, cleaning and top offs, all in one task list - Recurring schedules and gentle reminders tuned to your tank - Never miss a water change again TRACK YOUR LIVESTOCK - Keep a record of your fish, corals and inverts - Mark what is thriving, struggling or lost, with notes and photos - Learn what really works in your system YOURS, EVERYWHERE - Works offline in the fish room and syncs when you are back online - Your whole reef history, backed up and on every device - Choose your units: gallons or liters, Celsius or Fahrenheit, dKH, ppm or meq/L PERFECT FOR - New reefers who want guardrails and reminders - Experienced keepers who want clean data and clear trends - Anyone tired of spreadsheets and scattered notes recif is free to start. Upgrade to Recif Pro for unlimited tanks, your full chart history, and advanced overlay, variance and correlation charts. Download recif and give your reef the steady hand it deserves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pristntechnologies.com/en/recif/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://pristntechnologies.com/en/recif/privacypolicy

Screenshots

ReefNote4 screens
Recif4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Recif at 16.4 against ReefNote's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ReefNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Recif sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ReefNote versus Recif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReefNoteRecif
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInnovaLabWorksPristn Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ReefNote

Subscriptions2
  • ReefNote Pro$5.991 Month
  • ReefNote Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReefNote Lifetime$2.99
1 purchases

Recif

Subscriptions1
  • Recif Pro7 Days trial$20.001 Year

Questions

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

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