Comparison

EVO Microclimate vs LizardBox

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

Head to head
About

EVO Microclimate

Monitor and control reptile thermostats remotely via a mobile app or web dashboard. Track real-time environmental data, including temperature graphs up to a year old, and manage multiple thermostats from a single interface. Share access with others for collaborative control.

Highlights
  • Remote thermostat monitoring
  • Real-time data display
  • Temperature graphing (up to 1 year)
  • Multi-thermostat management
  • User access sharing
  • Web dashboard access
Features
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Discover the ultimate in reptile environmental control with the Microclimate Evo Connected App. Monitor and control your thermostat from anywhere in the world using the Evo connected mobile application or the web dash board (wifi connection required to thermostat). Add as many thermostats to your app as you require to monitor and control your collection from anywhere in the world. Real time data is displayed on your thermostats home screen including temperature graphs with up to 1 years data avaliable at your finger tips, current channel temperatures, current set points and the power output status of each channel. Easily switch between thermostats from the app home screen and mix different types of Evo Connected within the one app. Invite friends, family or co workers to your collection on the app with varying levels of access.

About

LizardBox

Effortlessly manage and track a wide variety of pets like reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Log care activities, monitor growth, set custom reminders, and access curated knowledge. Optimized for phones and tablets.

Highlights
  • Critter logging with advanced filtering
  • Customizable care reminders
  • Length and weight tracking
  • Imperial and metric support
  • Multi-language support
  • Data export to CSV
  • QR code generation and scanning
Features
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Every critter. Every log. One place. LizardBox is the care tracker for reptile, amphibian and arachnid keepers. From a first leopard gecko to a full breeding collection, keep your animals, care records, reminders and enclosures organized in one place. TRACK EVERY CRITTER Create a profile for every animal with species, morph, sex, key dates, tags and photos. Record parents to build family trees, archive critters without losing their history, and give every critter its own QR code for instant profile access. LOG EVERY CARE EVENT Record feedings, weights, sheds, vet visits, temperatures, humidity, breeding events and more with 35 log types. Log for one critter, several at once, or everyone with a tag. Attach photos and files, then search, filter or browse your history by calendar. SEE HOW THEY'RE DOING Charts for weight, length, feedings, sheds, temperatures and humidity show how each animal changes over time. Feeding logs capture what was offered, whether it was accepted, and any supplements. MONITOR YOUR ENCLOSURES Connect Govee, SwitchBot or SensorPush sensors to track temperature and humidity in each enclosure. Set day and night ranges, view live and historical charts, and get push or email alerts when a reading drifts out of range or a sensor goes offline. Available with Pro. NEVER MISS A REMINDER Create one-time or recurring reminders for individual critters or entire tags. Tag-based reminders automatically include new animals as your collection grows. See today's reminders at a glance, skip one when plans change, and receive them by push notification, email, or both. EXPLORE THE SPECIES LIBRARY Browse more than 7,000 reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. Each care sheet covers temperature and humidity targets, enclosure size, diet, adult size, lifespan, temperament and more. Use metric or imperial measurements. IDENTIFY A SPECIES FROM A PHOTO Snap a photo of an animal and get a species match from the LizardBox library, complete with a confidence score and other possible matches to compare. WEEKLY RECAPS Get a summary of each week's care: entries logged, feedings offered and accepted, and critters worth a closer look. View it in the app or by email. Available with Pro. BRING YOUR RECORDS WITH YOU Moving from a spreadsheet? Import critters and logs from a CSV or Excel file, preview the result, and undo if it isn't right. ALWAYS IN SYNC Your critters, logs and reminders stay synced across your phone, tablet and the web, so your collection is always with you. START FREE • Up to 3 critters • Unlimited reminders • All 35 log types • Full species library • 3 species identifications • Import from CSV or Excel • Sync across your devices • No card required LIZARDBOX PRO • Unlimited critters • Live sensor monitoring with alerts • Up to 10 species identifications a day • Weekly recaps • Export to CSV or Excel • Every new Pro feature as it ships YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY If you downgrade from Pro, nothing is deleted or locked. Every critter and log stays yours, and you can keep logging for all of them. LizardBox Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Subscription pricing is displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://lizardbox.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://lizardbox.co/terms

Screenshots

EVO Microclimate4 screens
LizardBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EVO Microclimate at none against LizardBox's 8. LizardBox's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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. LizardBox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EVO Microclimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVO Microclimate ships an update every 22 months, LizardBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EVO Microclimate versus LizardBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVO MicroclimateLizardBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews52.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—70 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicroclimate International LimitedAndrew Esamann

Customer experience

EVO Microclimate

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

LizardBox

All ratings70 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative32.0%

In-app purchases

None

EVO Microclimate

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

LizardBox

Subscriptions8
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Unlimited$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is EVO Microclimate free?
EVO Microclimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LizardBox free?
LizardBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EVO Microclimate or LizardBox have ads?
Neither EVO Microclimate nor LizardBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVO Microclimate or LizardBox?
EVO Microclimate ships an update every 22 months, and LizardBox weekly. Most recently, EVO Microclimate was updated on November 3, 2026 and LizardBox on November 14, 2026.

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