Comparison

HerpMapper vs SnakeLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HerpMapper

Record reptile and amphibian observations with photos, sounds, and GPS locations. Your data supports scientific research and conservation efforts globally. Access your findings online and contribute to a shared database.

Highlights
  • Record observations with photos and sound
  • Automatic GPS location tagging
  • Offline recording capability
  • Searchable herpetofauna database
  • Data contribution to research and conservation
  • View records on the HerpMapper website
Features
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HerpMapper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to gather and share information about reptile and amphibian observations across the planet. Using the HerpMapper mobile app, you can create records of your herp observations and keep them all in one place. In turn, your data is made available to HerpMapper Partners – groups who use your recorded observations for research, conservation, and preservation purposes. Your observations can make valuable contributions on the behalf of amphibians and reptiles. Using your phone’s camera and GPS capabilities, the HerpMapper mobile app creates a ‘voucher record’ of your find, incorporating photos of the animal, and recording the location. For calling frogs and toads, the app enables you to record and include a sound file in a record. The date and time of day are also recorded. The app features a searchable database of the common and scientific names for all of the world’s herpetofauna, and you can search for either type of name by entering just a fragment. The newest version of the app allows you to add multiple photos and soundfiles to a record The HerpMapper mobile app does not require wireless or cellular service in order to properly record locations - it uses your phone’s native GPS device, which remains in satellite contact when outside (many HerpMapper records have been recorded in remote corners of the globe). Once you are back in wireless or cellular range, you can upload (sync) your collected records to the HerpMapper database. Once uploaded, you can view any and all of your records from the HerpMapper website (www.herpmapper.org). Creating a HerpMapper account is fast, simple, and free, and you can use the site and the mobile app to keep track of your finds, build a life list, and contribute to science and herp conservation! Instructions for creating an account, and installing and using the mobile app, are listed on the HerpMapper website. Who can see the records you create? There are two levels of visibility for records. Only you and HerpMapper Partners have access to all of the data in the records you create. Other users of HerpMapper and the general public can only see very basic information in your records – they do not have access to exact locality data. Any pictures attached to a record have their locality metadata stripped, so they can be seen by everyone on the HerpMapper website, which means you can also see the cool herps being recorded by other people from around the world. Who are HerpMapper's Partners? For the most part, they are biologists working for state or regional agencies, university researchers, or conservation organizations across the globe. A list of HerpMapper Partners is maintained on the HerpMapper website.

About

SnakeLog

Manage your snakes and reptiles with this comprehensive app. Track feeding schedules, shedding, weight, and create custom events for their care. Advanced statistics help monitor your reptiles' evolution and health.

Highlights
  • Snake and reptile management
  • Feeding and shedding tracking
  • Weight monitoring
  • Custom event creation
  • Advanced statistics
  • Reptile evolution tracking
Features
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This App gives you everything you need to control and manage your snakes and reptiles, keep track of everything your reptiles need and never miss your feeding time, add all of your snakes or reptiles to the app and manage all their needs. The app is packed with all kind of events, if you need a custom event just create it, the possibilities are endless, advanced statistics are available to track your reptiles evolution, view how often your snakes shed, when did they last reject food and keep track of their weight.

Screenshots

HerpMapper4 screens
SnakeLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SnakeLog at 4.8 against HerpMapper's 3.5. SnakeLog also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). HerpMapper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnakeLog sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HerpMapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnakeLog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of HerpMapper's written reviews are positive against 83% of SnakeLog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HerpMapper ships an update every 3 months, SnakeLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HerpMapper versus SnakeLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHerpMapperSnakeLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (24 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonald BeckerCarolina Soto Martinez

Customer experience

HerpMapper

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

SnakeLog

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HerpMapper

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SnakeLog

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Backups$3.99
  • Reminders$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Statistics$3.99
  • Events$3.99
  • Personalization$3.99
  • Multiple Reptiles$3.99
  • QR System$3.99
  • Breeding$5.99
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is HerpMapper free?
HerpMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnakeLog free?
SnakeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HerpMapper or SnakeLog?
SnakeLog is rated higher. HerpMapper averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SnakeLog averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do HerpMapper or SnakeLog have ads?
SnakeLog shows ads; HerpMapper does not.
Which is updated more often, HerpMapper or SnakeLog?
HerpMapper ships an update every 3 months, and SnakeLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, HerpMapper was updated on June 1, 2026 and SnakeLog on June 6, 2026.

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