# Cribbo vs Frenchie Buddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Frenchie Buddy at every 3 days against Cribbo's every 6 weeks. Frenchie Buddy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frenchie Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 5.0 for Cribbo against 5.0 for Frenchie Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cribbo ships an update every 6 weeks, Frenchie Buddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbo | Frenchie Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbo-setup-code-for-homekit/id6742696198/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frenchie-buddy/id6775585097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Dapolito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637452829) | [heather sherry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896039847) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbo-setup-code-for-homekit/id6742696198)

Securely store and manage your HomeKit and Matter setup codes. Quickly access, identify, and organize your smart home devices with a clean, distraction-free interface. Protect your codes with biometric authentication and encrypted backups.

**Highlights:** HomeKit Import, Code Import & Encrypted Backup, iCloud Sync, Device Identification Tools, Face ID & Touch ID Protection, Clean Interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cribbo Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


### Frenchie Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frenchie-buddy/id6775585097)

This app helps French Bulldog owners track their pet's health, monitor daily habits, and log memories. It provides breed-specific insights, care tips, and heat safety guidance to ensure your pup's well-being.

**Highlights:** Daily health check-ins, Heat safety guidance, Breed-specific care tips, Daily journaling for memories, Personalized daily insights, Progress tracking and streaks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| frenchie monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| frenchie buddy annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbo free?

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

### Is Frenchie Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbo or Frenchie Buddy?

Cribbo and Frenchie Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cribbo or Frenchie Buddy have ads?

Neither Cribbo nor Frenchie Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbo or Frenchie Buddy?

Cribbo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Frenchie Buddy every 3 days. Most recently, Cribbo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Frenchie Buddy on October 28, 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.*