Algae Scanner for Aquariums

Identify causes & fixes

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Snap a photo. Identify aquarium algae, uncover likely causes, and get clear steps to restore a healthier tank. Algae Scanner helps aquarium owners identify common algae from a photo, understand likely causes, and choose the next practical step without guessing. Take one clear photo of the growth in your tank. Get a likely match, confidence and severity, the conditions that may be feeding it, and clear actions to try first. PHOTO-BASED ALGAE IDENTIFICATION Use your camera or photo library to scan algae directly in your aquarium. The app compares visible patterns and returns a likely match along with practical guidance for your tank. FOR FRESHWATER, PLANTED, AND REEF TANKS Whether you keep a freshwater planted tank or a saltwater reef aquarium, Algae Scanner helps you investigate outbreaks with aquarium-specific context. COMMON ALGAE PROBLEMS Identify likely green hair algae, black beard algae, brown diatoms, cyanobacteria, green spot algae, green water, fuzz algae, or other common growths. WHAT YOU GET - A likely algae match from your photo - Confidence and severity to help prioritize - Likely causes, such as light, nutrients, flow, CO2, organics, or unstable maintenance - Practical next steps to try before making random changes - Scan history to revisit past results Algae Scanner is built to help you move from "What is this?" to a clearer next move for your aquarium. IMPORTANT Photo-based results are suggestions, not guarantees. Accuracy can vary with photo quality, lighting, water clarity, and mixed growth. Use the result as a starting point alongside your own tank observations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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- Refined the camera and scanning experience - Improved screen transitions and bottom navigation - Fixed minor issues for a smoother experience

Version 1.0.6

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Information

Seller
  • Szymon Niemiec
Size
  • 41 MB
Category
  • Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 43 more
  • English, Arabic, Bengali, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian Bokmål, Oriya, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 Szymon Niemiec
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