Algae Scanner for Aquariums
Szymon Niemiec Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Algae Scanner for Aquariums is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Szymon Niemiec. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated July 23, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 39 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 23
- 2026 · v1.0.6
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About Algae Scanner for Aquariums
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/
What’s new
Version 1.0.6 · Updated July 23, 2026
- Refined the camera and scanning experience - Improved screen transitions and bottom navigation - Fixed minor issues for a smoother experience
App privacy
The developer, Szymon Niemiec, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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