iPhone / iPad / Android Reef Apps

[redwingrob40]

+1 more for aquaplanner pro. Just downloaded it and it is a very nice app, so far I am very impressed. Was using Aqua Tracker pro before but was having all sorts of problems opening my data. Thanks for the suggestion of aquaplanner pro!

[acesq]

I've been trying out the iPhone app ReefTankPro, which is great for logging parameters and maintenance and has a cool graphing function.

On the recommendations in this thread, I downloaded aquaPlanner Pro and will give it a shot. So far I like the interface and the ability to track tank inhabitants, but found that it does not have a complete database for some not so rare marine reef fish. Is there any way to add fish that are not in the database?

[Cashda]

+1 for aquaPlanner, Aquaimate is nice too but it doesn't function well on the ipad and as far as I can figure out only allows one chemical test a day.

[jimmysix]

Originally Posted by JG1

What about the Neptune Apex app. You can control the whole tank from your phone, and on the android version you can have a widget on your home screen showing you the temp and ph at all times.

Thank did know about the widget just dropped it on my home screen
+1

[RandoReefer]

+1 for Aquaplanner Pro ....AND...Neptune Apex App. As a team, my tank is almost self sufficient. Whether I'm gone training or deployed, I can share the Aquaplanner app with my wife via iCloud. It updates both of our phones with reminders and I get to keep up with the tank.

Also, it is GREAT FUN to control the tank from overseas, in Africa or somewhere in the Middle East. (A little creepy for her at times...lol)

Can't wait for Neptune to roll out the new dashboard with individualized user controls. There are three people I trust with adjusting minor things on my system...everyone else can view with "reviewer" access only or just use the controller box to put in feed modes.

Aquaplanner Pro is worth the couple of dollars for the app!! Version 2.3.9 functions well, but still doesn't allow for sharing of equipment or livestock..... bummer.

[Deahttub]

Im using reeftank pro and its good for graphing parameters...

[jdezek]

I use aquatic log on my iPhone and its free. I keep track of water params and water changes. If you go on the website you can log your livestock as well. Also I went with the reef angel controller and use there app to control everything in my tank. I think its better then the apex because its open source so you can program it to your likings. Completely customizable, my LEDs are set with Hawaii sun rise/set and they go through storms, clouds, and lightning. I love the reef angel over the reef keeper elite. The RK is junk.

[dtaranath]

It's been some time since this thread was updated, so I'm wondering what everyone uses these days. I'm trying to decide between:

AquaPlanner Pro
Aquarimate
AquaticLog


The AquaticLog appears to be the latest, and looks great. Has anyone else tried these three and can compare them?

[edwin.bonilla]

Aquarimate is amazing... Couldn't imagine needing anything else

[thebanker]

Interesting.

[jeffdenney]

Neptune apex is awesome!! Im so broke.....

[cardiffgiant]

haha, i've bought wayyyyyy too many apex modules recently

ReefDoser is pretty handy. It's a few less clicks than going online for a dosing calculator.

[thebanker]

Reefdoser is great if you're using one of their products.

[kelrn98]

aquarimate is great. worth the expense IMO. a previous post suggested it does not work well w/ iPad, but I have had no problems w/ use on my iPad.

[tmantaylor18]

Originally Posted by kelrn98

aquarimate is great. worth the expense IMO. a previous post suggested it does not work well w/ iPad, but I have had no problems w/ use on my iPad.

Love this app too. I wish that my ipad and iphone would sync automatically though since I use both at different times.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by tmantaylor18

Love this app too. I wish that my ipad and iphone would sync automatically though since I use both at different times.

Purchase iCloud match. It syncs every thing automatically. I have 2ipads 2 pcs and Apple TV all synced together

[thebanker]

He is probably referring to the aquarium app syncing between devices, not his music and TV collection.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by thebanker

He is probably referring to the aquarium app syncing between devices, not his music and TV collection.

I was assuming he had downloaded a marine screen saver

iCloud match syncs all other apps so it might be worth looking into

[pdiehm]

i got aquarimate

[thebanker]

Originally Posted by Aquarist007

iCloud match syncs all other apps so it might be worth looking into

Sorry I thought you said iTunes match.

But wouldn't the aquarium app need certain software incorporated into the app to sync your data across iCloud?

I could be wrong.

[Aquarist007]

Originally Posted by thebanker

Sorry I thought you said iTunes match.

But wouldn't the aquarium app need certain software incorporated into the app to sync your data across iCloud?

I could be wrong.

If it's like any other app you purchase for Apple devices the app is stored on iCloud and you can download it to another device. The data would then be shared between all devices.

[billtunew23]

Apex is not available on Google Play store.
You can reach this site for download the older version of it.

[stlamarc]

Any updates on these apps?

I'm now looking at Aquarimate and AquaPlanner Pro, but I can't decide.
I notice that AquaPlanner as not been updated since 2015. Is it because it is working so well nothing else need to be changed or updated? lol

Aquarimate had a recent update so at least it doesn't look like the developer abandoned it.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[buzzer]

I use aquarimate and have done for a couple of years now and find it does a good job of storing your data for future reference and can store multiple tanks across both salt and freshwater