Choose the system that matches the care load.
| Dimension | Notebook | Spreadsheet | Reminder app | TankForge free | TankForge Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water parameter history | Manual | Good if maintained | Limited | Tank-specific logs | Tank-specific logs + reports |
| Reminders | No | Manual setup | Good | Included | Included + smart alerts |
| Photos | Printed or separate | Links or files | Separate | Tank photos | Tank photos |
| Livestock/equipment context | Manual | Manual columns | No | Included | Included + inventory |
| Multi-tank support | Possible but messy | Good if structured | Separate lists | Starter limit | Unlimited tanks |
| Shared Care | Photocopy or text | Share sheet | Share list | Starter draft | Active helper workflows |
| TankAI | No | No | No | 10/day | Unlimited |
| Reports/exports | Manual | Good with effort | No | Limited | Advanced |
| Product scanner | No | No | No | No | Pro |
| Privacy posture | Offline by default | Depends on provider | Depends on provider | No third-party ad pixels | No third-party ad pixels |
| Cost | Low | Low | Low | Free to start | $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr |