# AquaticLog vs LizardBox

AquaticLog and LizardBox both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of AquaticLog's written reviews are positive against 52% of LizardBox's. AquaticLog also leads on ratings volume (408 vs 70). LizardBox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AquaticLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LizardBox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for AquaticLog against 4.3 for LizardBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AquaticLog has 408 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of AquaticLog's written reviews are positive against 52% of LizardBox's.

AquaticLog ships an update every 10 days, LizardBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AquaticLog | LizardBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquaticlog/id583895470/reviews) | **[4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lizardbox-critter-manager/id1603903840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lonnex Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547270716) | [Andrew Esamann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496449045) |

## What reviewers say

### AquaticLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquaticlog/id583895470)

Manage your aquarium with this comprehensive platform. Track water parameters, schedule maintenance, log livestock, and document your tank's progress with photos and videos. Connect controllers for automatic data import and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Water parameter tracking, Smart reminders for maintenance, Livestock management, Equipment and dosing logs, Controller integration, Photo and video diary, Community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Membership | $149.99 | one-time |


### LizardBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lizardbox-critter-manager/id1603903840)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AquaticLog free?

AquaticLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LizardBox free?

LizardBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AquaticLog or LizardBox?

LizardBox is rated higher. AquaticLog averages 4.2 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while LizardBox averages 4.3 from 70 ratings.

### Do AquaticLog or LizardBox have ads?

Neither AquaticLog nor LizardBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AquaticLog or LizardBox?

AquaticLog ships an update every 10 days, and LizardBox weekly. Most recently, AquaticLog was updated on November 6, 2026 and LizardBox on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*