Comparison

Tarantula Tracker vs Costway Smarvo

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

Head to head
About

Tarantula Tracker

Easily manage your tarantula collection with a feeding schedule tracker, molt prediction, and custom event logging. Features a species database, photo management, and comprehensive JSON backup. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Feeding schedule tracker with reminders
  • Molt prediction
  • JSON backup and restore
  • Interactive calendar view
  • Species database
  • Photo management
  • Custom event logging
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Track your tarantula collection with ease! Now available on iPad with beautiful adaptive layouts. FEATURES: • Feeding schedule tracker with smart reminders • Molt prediction with exponential accuracy • Complete JSON backup (photos, notes, all events) • Interactive calendar view • Custom event logging • Multiple theme options • Species database with 57+ predefined species • Photo management for each tarantula • Universal app (iPhone & iPad) SMART TRACKING: Monitor feeding schedules, molt cycles, and custom events for each tarantula in your collection. Get intelligent predictions for upcoming molts based on historical data. COMPREHENSIVE BACKUP: Export your entire collection including photos, notes, feeding history, and molt records. Restore from JSON backup with merge or replace options. CALENDAR & REMINDERS: Visual calendar shows all events at a glance. Smart notifications remind you when it's time to feed each tarantula. CUSTOMIZABLE: Choose from 6 themes, set custom feeding intervals for each life stage, and track unlimited tarantulas. Perfect for hobbyists, breeders, and enthusiasts managing collections of any size!

About

Costway Smarvo

Features
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Smarvo is your all-in-one smart home companion for compatible Costway appliances. Add, organize, monitor, and remotely control your connected devices from one convenient app. Create smart scenes and automations that fit your daily routine. Run multiple device actions with one tap, or let supported appliances respond automatically based on schedules, device status, and other available conditions. Connect Smarvo with Amazon Alexa or Google Home for hands-free voice control. Manage compatible air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and other connected appliances in a way that feels natural and integrated with your home. KEY FEATURES • Add and manage compatible Costway smart appliances • Remotely control devices and check their status • Organize devices by home and room • Create one-tap smart scenes • Build automations for everyday routines • Connect with Amazon Alexa and Google Home • Access device settings and supported controls in one place A compatible Costway smart appliance, Smarvo account, and internet connection may be required. Features, supported controls, and third-party services may vary by device model, region, and service availability.

Screenshots

Tarantula Tracker4 screens
Costway Smarvo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Costway Smarvo at 15.0 against Tarantula Tracker's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tarantula Tracker versus Costway Smarvo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarantula TrackerCostway Smarvo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared LawrenceCOSTWAY.COM, INC

In-app purchases

None

Tarantula Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Costway Smarvo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tarantula Tracker free?
Tarantula Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Costway Smarvo free?
Costway Smarvo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tarantula Tracker or Costway Smarvo have ads?
Neither Tarantula Tracker nor Costway Smarvo shows ads.

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