# CrabPod vs InvertKeep

The clearest difference is rating: InvertKeep at 5.0 against CrabPod's 4.5. InvertKeep also leads on ads (none vs shown). CrabPod's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrabPod sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and InvertKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InvertKeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

CrabPod ships an update every 8 days, InvertKeep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrabPod | InvertKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crabpod-hermit-crab-and-isopod/id6756488972/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invertkeep/id6777580871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMAD ELKHAFI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249760514) | [JARED WILLIAM COFFMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895897887) |

## What reviewers say

### CrabPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crabpod-hermit-crab-and-isopod/id6756488972)

This app helps you manage and monitor your hermit crab and isopod pets. Track enclosures, environmental conditions, and care activities with smart reminders and detailed logs. It's designed for both new and experienced keepers to ensure their pets thrive.

**Highlights:** Enclosure management for multiple setups, Environmental condition monitoring and trends, Individual pet profiles and molt tracking, Isopod colony population and breeding tracking, Customizable care activity logging, Smart reminders for feeding and maintenance, Premium analytics dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### InvertKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invertkeep/id6777580871)

Manage your invertebrate collection with detailed logging for care, molts, and feeding. Access a species database with care information and hazard flags. Pro features include breeding tracking and unlimited enclosures.

**Highlights:** Track enclosures with photos and details, Log feeding, watering, and health history, Monitor molts and life stages, Smart feeding and watering reminders, Species database with care snapshots, Breeding Lab for pairings and egg sacs, QR label generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InvertKeep Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrabPod free?

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

### Is InvertKeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CrabPod or InvertKeep?

InvertKeep is rated higher. CrabPod averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while InvertKeep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CrabPod or InvertKeep have ads?

CrabPod shows ads; InvertKeep does not.

### Which is updated more often, CrabPod or InvertKeep?

CrabPod ships an update every 8 days, and InvertKeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, CrabPod was updated on October 30, 2026 and InvertKeep on October 25, 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.*