Comparison

CrittrHavens vs Habitat Builder

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

Head to head
About

CrittrHavens

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Transform your herp care with CrittrHavens - the comprehensive tracking app designed specifically for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Manage habitats visually, track care with photos, monitor inventory, and never miss feeding schedules. From single pets to breeding operations, keep your crittrs thriving with smart automation. VISUAL HABITAT MANAGEMENT • Organize crittrs into customizable havens with drag-and-drop layouts SMART CARE TRACKING • Quick-log feeding, misting, cleaning, and health observations • Growth milestone tracking with measurement charts • Shed timeframe calculations with next-shed predictions INTELLIGENT INVENTORY • Never run out of food or supplies with low-stock alerts • Track consumables, equipment warranties, and maintenance schedules AUTOMATED SCHEDULING • Customizable notification schedules across all devices KNOWLEDGE CENTER (NEW!) • Integrated species database with scientific information, species-specific calls and sounds. • Comprehensive care sheets from trusted sources Free Forever Plan includes up to 3 havens (up to 60 habitats total), unlimited crittrs, full care tracking, and 50 permanent photos. Premium plans unlock unlimited havens, extended photo retention, bulk operations, and advanced analytics. Perfect for dart frog enthusiasts, gecko breeders, turtle keepers, tarantula collectors, and anyone passionate about herptile care. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Habitat Builder

This app helps exotic pet owners plan enclosures, track care tasks, and manage animal health. It provides species-specific guidance and customizable reminders for feeding, cleaning, and more. Monitor inventory and document your pet's progress with detailed logs and a photo timeline.

Highlights
  • Enclosure build plan generation
  • Species-specific care targets
  • Customizable care task reminders
  • Animal health and feeding logs
  • Inventory management
  • Photo timeline for pets
Features
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Most reptile apps are a place to log what you already did. Habitat Builder tells you what to build first — then keeps the routine running. Enter your species and enclosure dimensions and you get a complete build plan: a tiered shopping list (minimum, recommended, ideal), layout guidance, care targets, and species-specific warnings. 18 species supported, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, ball pythons, corn snakes, blue-tongue skinks, axolotls, uromastyx, veiled chameleons, red-eared sliders, and tree frogs. Never miss a care task Set recurring reminders for feedings, misting, cleanings, UVB bulb replacements, water changes, and anything else on a schedule. Daily, weekly, or custom weekday patterns (M/W/F, T/Th, and so on). Track what matters • Weight tracking with history charts • Feeding details — prey type, quantity offered, refusals, supplements • Shed, length, and health logs • Vet visits and medical records • Photo timeline to document your animals over time • Animal profiles with name, morph, gender, birthday, and notes Know when a bulb is done UVB output fades long before a bulb stops glowing. Tell us the bulb type and we track its real lifespan — a T5 HO lasts twice as long as a compact coil — and remind you before your animal is left without usable UVB. Stay stocked Monitor substrate, supplement, and equipment inventory, and get reminded before you run out. Free to start Unlimited build plans, all care guides, and the enclosure designer are free. A free account adds 1 enclosure, 1 animal, and unlimited care tasks you can check off in the app. Premium adds • Push reminders that reach your phone when a task is due • Unlimited animals and enclosures • Health alerts and care analytics • UVB bulb life tracking and inventory management Try Premium free for 7 days, then $2.99/month or $23.00/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Designed by a keeper, for keepers. Privacy Policy: https://habitat-builder.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Habitat Builder at 3 against CrittrHavens's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. CrittrHavens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Habitat Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CrittrHavens versus Habitat Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrittrHavensHabitat Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody PendzichJoshua Staraitis

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CrittrHavens

Subscriptions4
  • Care Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Care+ Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Care Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Care+ Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Habitat Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Habitat Builder Premium$2.991 Month
  • Habitat Builder Premium$22.991 Year

Questions

Is CrittrHavens free?
CrittrHavens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habitat Builder free?
Habitat Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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