# Smart Reef

> marine aquarium management

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reeffactory.smartreef](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reeffactory.smartreef)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.reeffactory.smartreef`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Reef Factory
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 21,310
- **Rating:** 2.88 / 5 (270 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-05
- **First published:** 2020-02-13
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 4.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reeffactory.smartreef)
- **Website:** [https://www.reeffactory.com](https://www.reeffactory.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.reeffactory.com/?state=terms](https://www.reeffactory.com/?state=terms)

## Description

## Smart Reef: Advanced Marine Aquarium Management

Smart Reef is a cutting-edge Chrome extension designed to assist aquarists in efficiently managing marine aquariums. It automates daily tasks, provides real-time alerts for any issues, and ensures the overall safety of your marine environment.

### Key Features:
- **Device Management:** Control and monitor aquarium devices like temperature controllers, pH meters, dosing pumps, and smart LED lamps.
- **Real-Time Alerts:** Immediate notifications for any aquarium problems to prevent damage.
- **Comprehensive Dashboard:** View device statuses, measurements, and history in a clear and interactive interface.
- **Task Journal:** Plan and track aquarium maintenance tasks integrated with device data.
- **Wi-Fi Connectivity:** Connect devices through your home network for seamless operation.
- **Community Sharing:** Share dashboards and presets with fellow users for optimized aquarium care.

Smart Reef supports a wide range of devices including thermo controllers, salinity monitors, water refill systems, and protein skimmers, making it the ideal tool for both novice and expert marine aquarium enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #422,362 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ability to track tank parameters and integrate well with various reef devices. However, many complain about slow loading times, poor connectivity, and a confusing, buggy interface that hampers usability. Notifications often fail, the back button unexpectedly exits the app, and the overall design is cluttered with unnecessary features. There is strong demand for a simpler, more reliable version focusing on core functions. While the hardware is well-regarded, the app's issues significantly detract from the user experience, causing frustration and limiting effective use of the product ecosystem.

### Pros

- Allows tracking of tank parameters and dosing, providing detailed information about the tank.
- Supports multiple devices like dosing pumps, KH Keeper, and light control with overall good hardware integration.
- Offers extensive input options for tank data and allows customization to hide unwanted parameters.
- Provides historical data and logging features for parameter tracking when functioning properly.

### Cons

- App is slow to load and connect to devices, with frequent disconnections and timeouts.
- User interface is frustrating: back button closes app, small text, unintuitive navigation, and poor usability.
- Many bugs such as missing notifications, language inconsistencies, and lost data during app switching.
- Excessive complexity and bloatware; users desire a simpler or 'lite' version focusing on essential functions.
- Lack of useful features like easy ICP sample registration, QR scanning, and proper graph displays.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reeffactory.smartreef)