aquaPlanner vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against aquaPlanner's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	aquaPlanner This App	Fermenticus Brew Log Peer	TankLog: Aquascape New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Jose Weeks	Mark Hambly	John Katez
Category	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	3.3 / 5	4.2 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings Count	60	46	1
Price	USD2.99	Free	Free
Release Date	Jan 4, 2011	Apr 4, 2013	Apr 28, 2026
Last Updated	Nov 6, 2021	May 16, 2020	May 8, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	-
Score	35/100	65/100	-
Praises	Comprehensive data tracking for aquarium maintenance and water chemistry parameters Detailed equipment and livestock inventory management for long-term hobbyists	Clean interface and straightforward recipe management tools keep home brewers engaged during brew day	-
Complaints	Frequent application crashes during startup and navigation after recent updates Incomplete database of common aquarium fish and plant species Data loss and lack of reliable cloud synchronization for user profiles	Lack of cross-device synchronization forces manual data entry and prevents seamless transitions between mobile devices	-
Requests	Integrated photo support for documenting tank progress and livestock appearance	Integration with external brewing platforms to import existing recipes and reduce manual data entry time	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Multi-tank management architecture supports complex hobbyist needs One-time purchase model differentiates from subscription-heavy competitors Comprehensive 16-parameter water chemistry logging creates high switching costs	Online ingredient database updates ensure data relevance without requiring app store builds. Clean interface design reduces brew-day friction.	Privacy-first local storage architecture [Architecture] 7-language localization [Market Reach]
Weaknesses	3.26/5 rating on iOS indicates significant user dissatisfaction Frequent crash-on-launch behavior prevents core utility access Lack of reliable cloud synchronization causes permanent data loss	Hard cap of five recipes limits long-term user growth. Lack of cloud-sync causes data loss during device migration.	Manual data entry friction [User Experience] No cloud sync [Feature Gap]
Pricing	paid	freemium	free
Momentum	Zombie	Zombie	Maintenance
Update Cadence	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1543d avg	1 versions, 1 majors/6mo	2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~4d avg

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