ReefNote vs Reef Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ReefNote
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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/
Reef Notes
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Reef Notes is the logbook for saltwater and reef aquarium keepers - everything you record about your tank in one place, plus AI that actually helps. TRACK YOUR TANK - Water parameters with trend charts: salinity, temperature, pH, KH, calcium, magnesium, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, plus your own custom parameters - Livestock list that warns you about compatibility when you add a new fish or coral - Maintenance schedule with reminders, feeding log, dosing log and running cost - Photo timeline so you can see how the tank has grown AI PHOTO TOOLS - Species ID: point your camera at a fish or coral and find out what it is - Disease diagnosis: photograph a sick fish and narrow down what is wrong - Test-kit reading: photograph your color card and get the number, calibrated to your own kit - Aquascape and lighting advice from a photo of your tank - Dream Tank: describe the tank you want and get an AI concept render KNOW WHAT TO DO - 3,000+ species with water requirements, temperament and reef-safe notes - 180+ care articles, from cycling a new tank to chasing algae - A 30-day cycling plan that tells you what to do each day, from empty tank to first fish - Disease library with human-reviewed treatment plans - Smart water alerts that spot a bad trend before it becomes a problem SHARE YOUR TANK Post a photo to Fish Friends and see what other people are keeping. Every post is reviewed by a person before it appears. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Your tanks, tests and photos live in your own private iCloud database and sync across your devices. We never receive them. No ads, no tracking, no third-party analytics. A NOTE ON MEDICATION Reef Notes deliberately never generates dosages or concentrations. Getting those wrong kills livestock. For treatment we point you to the human-reviewed entries in the Disease library and to the instructions on the product you actually own. REEF NOTES PRO The logbook, species reference and articles are free. Reef Notes Pro unlocks the AI photo tools, cloud sync, unlimited photo timeline and more. Reef Notes Pro is 19.99 USD per year and renews automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings on your device. Privacy Policy: https://reef-community.dushibing555.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://reef-community.dushibing555.workers.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Notes at every 6 days against ReefNote's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ReefNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Reef Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReefNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Reef Notes every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ReefNote | Reef Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InnovaLabWorks | ๅธๅ ต ๆ |
In-app purchases
ReefNote
- ReefNote Pro$5.991 Month
- ReefNote Pro$34.991 Year
- ReefNote Lifetime$2.99
Reef Notes
- Reef Notes Pro$19.991 Year









