I think this was mentioned before. Blank requires you to install a dedicated agent on the pi. I think if we want an app, it’s better to write one. If we need a cloud server, it’s better to create a reef-pi specific cloud backend. But reef-pi the controller must be able to run on its own, and accessible from anything with a browser (which is the case currently ). Thing like blynk looks appealing in the beginner but as you strart implementing the entire reef-pi ui there, sooner or later you’ll realize it’s much easier to have your own app instead of writing an intermediate script for every feature and then hook it up with a third part app (blynk in this case).I'm using Android, do you get Blynk on iOS? as it has potential to be the perfect companions for phone use.
If we didn’t have reed-pi and just use blynk agent to implement all the reef-pi features instead, then it will make sense.
My 2 cents