Comparison

ReptiDex vs Herpository

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

Head to head
About

ReptiDex

Manage your reptile breeding program with detailed logs for pedigrees, morphs, health, and care. Track animals from egg to sale, generate QR codes for buyers, and import existing data. Works offline and offers robust features for breeders.

Highlights
  • Pedigree and lineage visualization
  • Breeding and clutch tracking
  • Customizable care task scheduling
  • Feeder inventory management
  • QR code generation for animal history
  • Offline functionality
  • CSV/Excel data import
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Breeding records your buyers can trust. ReptiDex tracks every animal from egg to sale: pedigrees, morphs, weights, clutches, and care, all in one place, online or offline. When you sell, the full history transfers to the buyer. Built by Dusty Mumphrey, an active crested gecko breeder and senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience. ReptiDex exists because no other tool met the standard he needed for his own breeding program. If you breed reptiles, this app was built for you. PEDIGREES & LINEAGE Visualize pedigrees across up to 5 generations, then print them and hand them to buyers. Link sires and dams within your collection and, with another keeper's approval, across collections. Verified and breeder-claimed ancestors are clearly marked, and animals kept private are never exposed in someone else's tree. BREEDING & CLUTCHES Create breeding seasons with year-over-year analytics. Pair animals, edit pairings as plans change, and log a lay date for an estimated hatch window. Track every egg from laid through candled, pipped, and hatched, with candling photos and hatch date alerts. CARE TASKS & TODAY Schedule misting, cleaning, supplements, or anything else on your own rhythm: every few days, chosen weekdays, or monthly. Today shows what is due, overdue feedings and weigh-ins, and upcoming hatches. ENCLOSURES Assign animals to enclosures and log temperature and humidity against species-suggested ranges. Out-of-range readings are flagged, and assignment history follows every move. FEEDER INVENTORY Track feeder stock, restock and adjust counts, and see low balances before you run out. QR CODES & TRANSFERS Generate a QR code for any animal and print cage cards for tubs, racks, or show tables. Buyers scan to see lineage, morph, health history, and weight trends. When you sell, transfer the complete record: pedigree, weights, health records, and photos. COLLECTION & WEIGHTS Custom IDs, photos, species, sex, morph, and notes for every animal. Search by name, ID, morph, or species. Color-coded groups, growth charts, low-weight alerts, and bulk weigh-ins for the whole rack. IMPORT YOUR SPREADSHEETS CSV and Excel import with smart field mapping and fuzzy species matching. No starting from scratch. TEAM & CONNECTIONS Invite helpers as owner, admin, member, or viewer. Connect Breed Ledger to sync your collection, and revoke access anytime. CARE GUIDES 20+ species guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and habitat, with difficulty ratings. WORKS OFFLINE No signal at the expo or in the rack room? ReptiDex works offline and syncs when you reconnect. PLANS FREE: Up to 10 animals, basic weight tracking, 5 breeding pairs, 1 GB storage. PRO ($4.99/month or $49.99/year): Unlimited animals, weights, and breeding pairs. 10 GB storage, data export, up to 3 collaborators. 7-day free trial. PREMIUM ($9.99/month or $99.99/year): Everything in Pro plus unlimited storage, unlimited collaborators, advanced analytics, and early access to new features. Your data stays private. Industry-standard encryption. We never sell your information. Questions? support@reptidex.com By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Herpository

Organize exotic pet care records, track feedings, health, and environmental data. Plan routines with calendars and reminders. Access species information and export your collection data.

Highlights
  • Detailed animal profiles
  • Track feedings, weight, sheds, health
  • Add photos and gallery
  • Calendar and routine planning
  • Species reference information
  • Export collection data
  • Synchronized across devices
Features
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Herpository is currently available only to United States residents. It keeps your reptile care records organized in one secure place. Create a detailed profile for each animal, record routine husbandry, see what needs attention, and keep useful history ready when you need it. CARE RECORDS - Track feedings, weight, sheds, cleaning, health observations, behavior, and environmental readings. - Add animal, terrarium, profile, and gallery photos. - Review growth history and recent care activity. - Record acquisition details, habitat information, and UVB setup. PLANNING AND ROUTINES - See upcoming care on a focused dashboard. - Create calendar events and recurring schedules. - Use checklists and optional reminders to stay consistent. - Search and organize your collection with categories and custom groups. REFERENCE AND PORTABILITY - Explore practical species-reference information. - Export collection data and individual animal records. - Import animal profiles from a compatible CSV file. - Keep data synchronized across your signed-in devices. SUBSCRIPTIONS Herpository is free for up to 3 animal profiles. Optional auto-renewing subscriptions, each billed monthly or annually, add more: - Premium: up to 50 animal profiles, breeding pairs and clutch records, expanded photo storage, and a public Animals For Sale page. - Breeder: everything in Premium, with unlimited animal profiles. Eligible new subscribers get a 30 day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Public listings are user-created advertisements. Herpository does not process animal-sale payments or participate in private transactions. Sellers and buyers remain responsible for identity checks, animal welfare, permits, transport, and compliance with applicable law. Herpository provides recordkeeping and general educational husbandry information. It is not veterinary advice. Contact a qualified reptile veterinarian for medical concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Herpository Terms: https://herpository.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://herpository.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ReptiDex4 screens
Herpository4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Herpository at 100% against ReptiDex's 50%. Herpository also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). ReptiDex's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ReptiDex sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Herpository sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Herpository holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ReptiDex's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herpository's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReptiDex ships an update every 11 days, Herpository every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ReptiDex versus Herpository: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReptiDexHerpository
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDusty MumphreyHerpository LLC

Customer experience

ReptiDex

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Herpository

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ReptiDex

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Herpository

Subscriptions4
  • Herpository Premium Tier Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Herpository Breeder Tier Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Herpository Premium Tier Annual1 Month trial$35.001 Year
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  • Herpository Breeder Tier Annual1 Month trial$78.001 Year

Questions

Is ReptiDex free?
ReptiDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Herpository free?
Herpository is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReptiDex or Herpository?
Herpository is rated higher. ReptiDex averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Herpository averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ReptiDex or Herpository have ads?
Neither ReptiDex nor Herpository shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReptiDex or Herpository?
ReptiDex ships an update every 11 days, and Herpository every 10 days. Most recently, ReptiDex was updated on November 5, 2026 and Herpository on October 31, 2026.

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