Best Aquarium Log App

[KochergenJ]

Question about AquaticLog. The website seems to indicate that the vast majority of the functionality is free. But when I created an account I was only able to enter a days worth of parameters before i received a message that I needed to purchase the Pro membership??? Is this now pretty much a subscription based app?

Yep they changed starting January 1st unfortunately. I got hit with the same message the other day.

 

[Scubabum]

I've been using Aquarimate for years. Track multiple tanks. Has graphs for each parameter and much more.

 

[Mac8128]

Yep they changed starting January 1st unfortunately. I got hit with the same message the other day.

My guess would be that they will lose quite a few of their users. I have never used the app, but I would think that between in app sales and in app advertising, the software developer could have been making a reasonable return for his/her time. I don't know that a lot of reef keepers are going to pay these fees. It's too bad as I was sorta looking forward to using the app.

For now, it's back to my Excel spreadsheet. It's been a work in progress for over a month and I guess I will just start building in some small bells and whistles.

 

[Mac8128]

I've been using Aquarimate for years. Track multiple tanks. Has graphs for each parameter and much more.

I will take a look at this right now! Thanks

 

[Scubabum]

I will take a look at this right now! Thanks

They have a free version but I pay for the cloud version which is 10 bucks a year. Not too expensive in my opinion

 

[ReefED!]

I use Reef Buddy now.

Before that, I used AquaticLog, and instantly deleted the app when that change was implemented.

Haven't looked back. I don't mind paying for stuff, but there are lots of competitors and it's not much more advanced than keeping track with pen and paper.

 

[Mac8128]

So Aquarimate is a one time purchase of $9.99 to buy the app? It looks like you can also download a Windows version for your PC.???

 

[Mac8128]

They have a free version but I pay for the cloud version which is 10 bucks a year. Not too expensive in my opinion

Yup, just downloaded the app and created my account. So far, the first thing I really like is that they do have a Windows based app that allows what looks to be full access to edit and update the account vis PC.

 

[Scubabum]

Yup, just downloaded the app and created my account. So far, the first thing I really like is that they do have a Windows based app that allows what looks to be full access to edit and update the account vis PC.

Yes, I do the same thing on Mac but it also updates on my Samsung phone.

 

[Mac8128]

Yes, I do the same thing on Mac but it also updates on my Samsung phone.

The one thing that they REALLY need for this software is a Data Import function. Even if they created a template spreadsheet that people could copy their logged Excel data into and then have it be imported directly into the Cloud database. I would love to have my last months worth of data, but can't see taking a few hours to manually input input it.

 

[trellemania]

I now use Reef Bay. I ended up paying the year fee bc I honestly vibe with the app but $33/yr might not feasible long term. I do like that you can sell coral in there too tho

 

[not_eman209]

So Aquarimate is a one time purchase of $9.99 to buy the app? It looks like you can also download a Windows version for your PC.???

There hasn’t been any updates since last year I believe, I bought it, but I’ve been happier with reeftrak

Edit: and it crashes on iPhone 16 pro, 17, iPad mini when trying it go to settings.

 

[Reef Trak]

There hasn’t been any updates since last year I believe, I bought it, but I’ve been happier with reeftrak

Edit: and it crashes on iPhone 16 pro, 17, iPad mini when trying it go to settings.

Glad to hear it! Some amazing new stuff on the way!