Comparison

Cribbo vs Ezi Status Maker

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

Head to head
About

Cribbo

Securely store and easily access HomeKit and Matter device setup codes. Scan, import, or manually enter codes, then find them instantly with powerful search and Siri integration. Protect your smart home setup with robust privacy features.

Highlights
  • Scan HomeKit/Matter QR codes
  • Import accessories from Apple Home
  • Search by name, room, or category
  • Copy codes with a tap
  • Siri integration
  • Face ID/Touch ID app lock
  • Encrypted backups
Features
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Every HomeKit and Matter device has a setup code on a tiny sticker. You need it again the day you reset, move, or re-pair that device, and by then the box is long gone. Cribbo keeps every code in one private place. No account, no ads. Scan once, done • Scan a HomeKit or Matter QR code, or the printed numbers on a label, box, or manual • Import your accessories from Apple Home, then scan the ones still missing a code, one at a time • Or type a code in by hand Find it in seconds • Every device in one list, grouped by room • Search by name, room, category, or code, in the app or from Spotlight • Tap a code to copy it • Bring up a Matter device's QR code whenever you need to re-pair it • Ask Siri: "Show Cribbo code for Front Door Lock" • Add a device to Apple Home with its code already copied Private by default • Codes stay hidden until you reveal them • Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID • Encrypted backups, protected by a passphrase that's never stored • Optional anonymous analytics, off unless you turn them on Cribbo Plus A one-time purchase. No subscription. Shared with your Family Sharing group. • Unlimited codes (the free version holds 10) • iCloud sync, encrypted on your device before it's uploaded • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets • Apple Watch app Always free: scanning, Apple Home import, search, Face ID lock, and encrypted backups. Bought Cribbo before it was free? Plus is already unlocked for you.

About

Ezi Status Maker

Features
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Stop posting boring statuses. Ezi Status Maker gives you beautiful, ready‑to‑use styles for creating eye‑catching text posts, quotes, announcements, and story cards. Whether you’re sharing a mood, a thought, or a stylish message, the app makes it effortless with powerful editing tools and modern design templates. Create Beautiful Statuses & Stories: - Pick from stunning gradient backgrounds - Add stylish text, quotes, captions, titles - Adjust font, size, alignment, spacing easily - Use templates for professional-quality designs Fast & Easy Editing: - Type and design instantly - Apply perfect color combinations - One-tap export for any social platform - Save your favorite styles to reuse anytime Modern Backgrounds & Templates Choose from: - Dynamic gradients - Minimal backgrounds - Aesthetic, soft-tone layouts - Bold and vibrant styles Why You’ll Love It Clean and modern UI Lightning-fast performance Includes the latest trending design styles Designed for creators, influencers & daily users Create something beautiful—in seconds.

Screenshots

Cribbo4 screens
Ezi Status Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ezi Status Maker at none against Cribbo's 1. Cribbo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. Cribbo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ezi Status Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbo ships an update every 4 weeks, Ezi Status Maker monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cribbo versus Ezi Status Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribboEzi Status Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNicholas DapolitoSalmam Ahmad

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cribbo

One-time1
  • Cribbo Plus$2.99
None

Ezi Status Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribbo free?
Cribbo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ezi Status Maker free?
Ezi Status Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cribbo or Ezi Status Maker have ads?
Ezi Status Maker shows ads; Cribbo does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbo or Ezi Status Maker?
Cribbo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ezi Status Maker monthly. Most recently, Cribbo was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ezi Status Maker on November 12, 2026.

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