Comparison

CrittrHavens vs Herp AI

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/

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Herp AI

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Herp AI keeps every reptile, amphibian and invertebrate you own healthy — feeding reminders on your Home Screen, an AI Vet that knows your exact species, and a camera that checks your terrarium and your animal. Start with a 7-day free trial. No card needed. For first-time bearded dragon owners through to breeders managing large collections. • YOUR WHOLE COLLECTION, ONE DASHBOARD Add every animal with photo, species and life stage. Log feedings, misting, weights and notes in two taps. A weekly Husbandry Score tells you how consistent your care has been. • NEVER MISS A FEEDING Set reminders for feeding, supplements, substrate changes, enclosure cleaning, UVB bulb swaps and vet checkups. Get notified on your phone — and see the next task on a Home Screen widget without even opening the app. • AI VET THAT KNOWS YOUR SPECIES Ask anything — "she hasn't eaten since morning", "is this shed normal?" Answers are powered by expert-reviewed care sheets for your exact species, not generic reptile advice. • SCAN YOUR TERRARIUM OR YOUR ANIMAL Terrarium Scan reviews lighting, humidity, water, hides and space. Health Check scans your animal for visible issues like shed problems, weight and skin. Save any report straight to the pet it belongs to. • SAVED AI NOTES — WORKS OFFLINE Bookmark any AI answer or scan report to your pet's profile. Stored on your device, searchable, and shareable with your vet. • GROWTH & WEIGHT CHARTS See weight and humidity trends over time, so you spot a drop before it becomes a problem. • BREEDING TRACKER Log pairs, clutches, egg counts, incubation progress and hatchlings with full lineage history. • VET-READY PDF EXPORT Export a pet's complete health record as a PDF for your next appointment. CARE SHEETS FOR 18 SPECIES Lizards: Bearded Dragon, Leopard Gecko, Crested Gecko, Veiled Chameleon, Green Iguana, Rhinoceros Iguana Snakes: Ball Python, Corn Snake, Western Hognose Amphibians: Axolotl, Pacman Frog, White's Tree Frog Tortoises: Russian Tortoise, Sulcata Tortoise Invertebrates: Jumping Spider, Tarantula More species are added regularly. FREE TRIAL, THEN HERP AI PRO Every new account gets 7 days of Pro free: AI Vet (10 questions a day), Scanner (3 scans a day), care reminders and breeding tools. Herp AI Pro — unlimited pets, AI Vet, Terrarium & Health Check Scanner, growth charts, PDF export, breeding tracker and priority support: Monthly $9.99 Ā· Annual $99.99 (US dollars; local prices may vary) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Service & EULA: https://sites.google.com/view/herpaiterms/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/herpprivacypolicy/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/herpaisup/home

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Herp AI at 2 against CrittrHavens's —. CrittrHavens's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. CrittrHavens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Herp AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CrittrHavens versus Herp AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrittrHavensHerp AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody PendzichShahezad Faisal Kazi

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

Herp AI

Subscriptions2
  • Herp AI Pro Subscription Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Herp AI Pro Subscription Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is CrittrHavens free?
CrittrHavens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Herp AI free?
Herp AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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