ABWAK vs CritterQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABWAK
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Download the ABWAK App. The official membership app for the Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers. Download and login to access your ABWAK member benefits, search the document archive including husbandry resources. Use the App to search for UK Zoos & Aquariums and receive live updates from the ABWAK team. Use the interactive map to navigate around Zoo and Event locations. Receive notifications and event reminders and save your resources in your own planner. Stay in touch with the latest ABWAK news and updates about the Association.
CritterQuest
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Discover Wildlife with CritterQuest! Turn every walk, hike, road trip, or backyard visit into a wildlife adventure. CritterQuest helps you explore, record, and learn about animals across the UK, United States, Canada, and Mexico. Track Every Sighting Log species, date, location, and notes in seconds. Build a personal wildlife journal and watch your discoveries grow over time. Explore Nearby Wildlife See what others are spotting near you on an interactive map. Filter by species, date, or area to find the best places for your next outing. Learn as You Explore Browse trusted information for hundreds of species, including: Common and scientific names Reference images Habitats and behaviors Identification tips Conservation status Everything You Need in One App Personal wildlife tracker Complete sightings history Nearby sightings map with filters Detailed species profiles Offline access Clean, nature-inspired design Privacy First Your location is only used to tag your own sightings and is never shared publicly. You can delete your account and data at any time. Download CritterQuest today and start discovering the wildlife around you.
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Verdict
ABWAK and CritterQuest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ABWAK ships an update fortnightly, CritterQuest every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABWAK | CritterQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fame Media Tech Limited | Alice Spink |
In-app purchases
ABWAK
No in-app purchases
CritterQuest
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ABWAK free?
Is CritterQuest free?
Do ABWAK or CritterQuest have ads?
Which is updated more often, ABWAK or CritterQuest?
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