Comparison

Staircase Mojo (metric) vs Reefability

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

Head to head
About

Staircase Mojo (metric)

Easily calculate spindle spacings for staircases and other regular spacing needs. Automatically determines stair angle and provides precise measurements adjusted for slope, with options to tweak maximum spacing for custom profiles.

Highlights
  • Automatic stair angle detection
  • Precise spindle spacing calculation
  • Adjustable maximum spacing
  • Slope-adjusted measurements
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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A time-saving, convenient and very easy to use calculator to obtain the spindle spacings between newel posts or any situation that requires regular spacings. The stair angle is obtained automatically. Place your mobile device along the incline of the stairs and register the displayed degrees by conveniently tapping the arrow button provided. This will transfer the value to the angle entry box, so no more awkward elevation measurements and spirit levels. When you have completed filling in the 4 entry boxes then tap on the "Calculate" button to show the results with a list of spindle positions and spacing widths adjusted for the slope. You may need to tweak the regulation maximum spacing, defaulting at 98mm, to take into account turned spindles with tapering profiles. It should be noted that the underlying algorithm works out best fit within a millimeter or so. Under certain circumstances you are invited to adjust the maximum regulation width slightly and recalculate to perhaps reduce by one the number of spindles. Bear in mind that the legal maximum is 100mm in the UK. or usually 4 inches in the USA .

About

Reefability

This app helps manage complex reef aquariums by integrating chemistry, livestock, lighting, and flow data. It provides AI-driven insights, guided setup, and pest identification to optimize tank health and coral growth.

Highlights
  • AI-driven reef tank analysis
  • Guided tank setup and cycling modes
  • 3D reef map with PAR and flow estimation
  • Chemistry logging via voice or photo
  • Dosing suggestions and supplement tracking
  • Livestock care sheets and compatibility reports
  • Pest identification and tracking
  • Weather and safety alerts
Features
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The reef app that sees your whole tank. Reefability connects your chemistry, livestock, light, flow, microbiome and dosing, so every answer takes your entire reef into account. Built for reef tanks only, by reefers who did the research first. Reefability was the first AI-powered reef aquarium app, and it has now been rebuilt from the ground up as Reefability Symbiosis. YOUR TANK, BUILT RIGHT Guided tank setup, drawn live as you go, with the true water volume after sand and rock Cycling mode and Quarantine mode, each with the tools that stage needs Farm and grow-out tanks, plus connected systems that share one body of water REEF MAP Turn one front photo into a 3D model of your real rockwork Place your lights and pumps, then tap any spot for estimated PAR and flow Every coral is graded against the light and flow where it actually sits CHEMISTRY AND NUTRIENTS Log readings by voice, by photo of your test kit, or from your controller Upload ICP and DOC lab reports and see risks and trends on the same charts Ideal ranges that follow your tank, so a soft coral reef isn't held to SPS numbers See whether your filtration keeps up with your bioload, and which method does the work DOSING 400+ supplements from 27 brands, with strengths taken from each maker's label Dose suggestions based on your latest test and your water volume Connected dosers, bottle tracking and reminders Captiv8, Triton, Red Sea and Modern Reef dosing methods LIVESTOCK AND CORALS Add animals by name, by photo, or by scanning your store receipt Care sheets for 500+ species, with bioload and tankmate warnings before you buy Coral Growth: a photo every two weeks tracks size, pace and color over time Compatibility reports that show what to expect before you add an animal PESTS AND MICROBIOME Identify pests from photos, pin them on your 3D tank, and follow them until they're gone A microbiome care score, with guided recovery after medication or a deep clean SAFETY PLANS Weather and air quality alerts for your area, turned into prep lists sized for your tank Smoke warnings if your skimmer pulls in outdoor air Know how many hours your pumps will run on backup power PEOPLE AROUND YOUR REEF Sitter mode: give a sitter a simple code, daily tasks and a help button Experts: book a video call with a reef expert who sees your tank data ahead of time Reefers: share your tank, ask the community and join testing challenges FOR STORES, FARMS AND MAINTENANCE COMPANIES Team mode: manage staff with their own access codes, assign tasks per tank, and keep client tank details and routes in one place REEFER AI An assistant that reads your entire tank, not just one number Charts on demand when numbers need a picture Talk out loud when your hands are wet, and leave voice notes CONNECTED Works with reef controllers and test devices, including Neptune Apex, GHL, Red Sea, CoralVue Hydros, Aquarino, Jabao, Focustronic, Aquawiz and Xepta. Available in multiple languages.

Screenshots

Staircase Mojo (metric)4 screens
Reefability4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reefability at Free against Staircase Mojo (metric)'s $1.99. Reefability also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 64 months). Staircase Mojo (metric)'s advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads 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

Reefability is free to download; Staircase Mojo (metric) costs $1.99 up front. Reefability sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Staircase Mojo (metric) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reefability holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reefability has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Staircase Mojo (metric)'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Reefability's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Staircase Mojo (metric) ships an update every 64 months, Reefability daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Staircase Mojo (metric) versus Reefability: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStaircase Mojo (metric)Reefability
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.3 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas SummersReefability

Customer experience

Staircase Mojo (metric)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Reefability

All ratings39 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative47.2%

In-app purchases

None

Staircase Mojo (metric)

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Reefability

Subscriptions4
  • 1-Month2 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • Controller plan (monthly)$11.991 Month
  • 12-Month$34.991 Year
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  • Controller plan (annual)$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Day pass$1.99
  • 5 tank rebuilds$2.99
  • Week pass$4.99
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  • 15 tank rebuilds$6.99
  • Month pass$12.99

Questions

Is Staircase Mojo (metric) free?
Staircase Mojo (metric) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reefability free?
Reefability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Staircase Mojo (metric) or Reefability?
Reefability is rated higher. Staircase Mojo (metric) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reefability averages 3.3 from 39 ratings.
Do Staircase Mojo (metric) or Reefability have ads?
Neither Staircase Mojo (metric) nor Reefability shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Staircase Mojo (metric) or Reefability?
Staircase Mojo (metric) ships an update every 64 months, and Reefability daily. Most recently, Staircase Mojo (metric) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Reefability on October 30, 2026.

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