Comparison

DragonSphere vs CuBa Controller

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

Head to head
About

DragonSphere

Features
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DragonSphere makes caring for and managing reptiles and invertebrates simple and reliable. Designed specifically for keepers and breeders, the app lets you organize all essential animal data in one place β€” from names, photos, morph, and feeding schedules to birthdays, sex, feeder types, and species. Document feedings, sheds, and weight and size measurements, complemented by reminders for feedings and cleanings so nothing gets forgotten. Manage your terrariums and assign animals and cleanup crew. Animals can be exported and imported with all their data via AirDrop to other devices (Premium). Your data is stored locally on your device and optionally synced securely to your private cloud β€” no registration required. The free version supports up to seven reptiles and invertebrates with all core features. Available in 38 languages. Built by an experienced breeder, DragonSphere gives you maximum control and privacy: your data belongs to you. With DragonSphere Premium you unlock advanced features that make keeping and breeding reptiles and invertebrates significantly more efficient β€” with an unlimited number of animals and tools that keep you on top of your collection at all times. Log feedings quickly by scanning a QR code or via multi-select for entire groups. Manage your terrariums along with their assigned animals and cleanup crew. For breeders, Breeding Management plans pairings and manages clutches, events, and hatchlings in dedicated projects. Structured Genetics records each animal's morphs by inheritance type and gene locus, and the Gene Calculator shows the expected offspring of a pairing with probabilities β€” right in a clutch or as a quick calculator from the home screen. Finally, saving and sharing handle the rest: import data from CSV or Time2Feed, share individual animals as .dsanimal files via AirDrop, or create a complete backup including all photos as a .dsbackup file. DragonSphere Premium offers professional tools for structured animal management with full control and privacy over your data. -------------------- What's New -------------------- Version 1.5 Β· SoloPlan sync master switch Β· Feeder stock counting Β· Genetics dataset import Β· Birth date precision Β· Improved imports & backups Β· Many fixes Version 1.4 Β· Breeding Management Β· Structured Genetics Β· Gene Calculator Β· iPad layout Β· Backup with photos Β· Bulk export Version 1.3.3 Β· Fecal sample tracking Β· Misting intervals for terrariums Β· Bulk actions (sold/trash/interval) Β· SoloPlan integration Β· Bug fixes Β· Breeding Management (Beta) prepared Β· Structured Genetics (Beta) Version 1.3.2 Β· Animal detail redesigned Β· Multi-select actions Β· Notes tabs Β· Stability improvements Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CuBa Controller

Features
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+ CuBa Controller + Steuere das Curing Barrel von grow smarter einfach per Smartphone. Überprüfe die aktuelle Luftfeuchtigkeit deiner Ernte und starte oder stoppe den Trocknungsvorgang.

Screenshots

DragonSphere4 screens
CuBa Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CuBa Controller at none against DragonSphere's 2. CuBa Controller also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). DragonSphere's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DragonSphere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CuBa Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DragonSphere ships an update every 11 days, CuBa Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
DragonSphere versus CuBa Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragonSphereCuBa Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer. MARKUS I. FRICKEAndreas Hurtz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DragonSphere

Subscriptions2
  • Premium User$0.991 Month
  • Premium Breeder$2.991 Month
None

CuBa Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DragonSphere free?
DragonSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CuBa Controller free?
CuBa Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DragonSphere or CuBa Controller have ads?
Neither DragonSphere nor CuBa Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DragonSphere or CuBa Controller?
DragonSphere ships an update every 11 days, and CuBa Controller every 2 months. Most recently, DragonSphere was updated on September 11, 2026 and CuBa Controller on September 19, 2026.

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