Comparison

LottaPaws vs ChaeZIP

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

Head to head
About

LottaPaws

This app helps collectors track their Calico Critters and Sylvanian Families figures. Easily manage your collection, build wishlists, and scan barcodes to identify sets. It's designed for privacy with no account required and offline access.

Highlights
  • Track owned critters and variants
  • Build and manage wishlists
  • Scan barcodes for instant lookup
  • Monitor set completion progress
  • Share collection publicly
  • Offline access to data
  • Backup and restore collection
Features
Currently charting
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LottaPaws is the collection tracker made for Calico Critters and Sylvanian Families collectors. Whether you're a kid building your first village or an adult with shelves full of critters, LottaPaws helps you keep track of what you own and what you're hunting for. Available in 12 languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, and Swedish BROWSE THE DATABASE Explore hundreds of critters and sets from dozens of families - Chocolate Rabbits, Maple Cats, Pookie Pandas, and many more. Each character includes their name, role, and available variants. The database is continuously updated with new releases and historical sets. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Found a critter at the store? Add it to your collection with one tap - or long-press any card for quick actions. Track which variants you own, when you got them, how much you paid, and any notes you want to remember. Your collection lives on your device - no account required. BUILD YOUR WISHLIST Spotted something you want but can't buy right now? Add it to your wishlist so you don't forget. Wishlist entire sets at once, and move items to your collection when you finally track them down. SCAN BARCODES Point your camera at any set box to instantly look it up. See exactly what's inside and add critters to your collection or wishlist right from the scan. SET COMPLETION See how close you are to completing every set you've started. Progress at a glance, so you always know what you're missing. SHARE YOUR COLLECTION Create a public profile and share your collection with other collectors. Every critter, every variant - beautifully presented at collection.lottapaws.app. BIRTHDAY TWINS Enter your birthday and discover which critters share it with you. WORKS OFFLINE Your collection is always available, even without internet. Browse critters online, but your personal data is cached locally so you can show off your collection anywhere. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your entire collection to a backup file you control. Restore it on a new device or keep it safe in your files. Your data, your way. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Your collection stays on your device. We don't know who you are or what you collect - that's by design. PERFECT FOR Collectors cataloging hundreds of critters Parents helping kids track their toys Hunters searching for specific variants Anyone who's ever bought a duplicate by accident WHAT'S INCLUDED Full Calico Critters / Sylvanian Families character database Collection and wishlist tracking with long-press quick actions Barcode scanning to identify sets instantly Set completion progress tracking Public collection sharing Purchase details (price, date, store, condition) Offline access to your collection Backup and restore functionality Dark mode support No ads, no account required Optional tip jar to support development Have a correction or missing critter? Report data issues right from the app and help improve the database for everyone. SUPPORT LOTTAPAWS LottaPaws is free with no ads and no tracking. If you'd like to support development, there's an optional tip jar in the app - a coffee goes a long way. Any support is hugely appreciated but never expected. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. hello@lottapaws.app

About

ChaeZIP

Capture everyday treasures, remove backgrounds instantly, and collect them in personalized jars. Share your collections with friends or send them to strangers. It's a cozy way to preserve life's small, precious moments.

Highlights
  • Photo capture with background removal
  • Physics-powered item tumbling
  • Customizable item appearance
  • Multiple themed jars
  • Shared jars with friends
  • Gift and send items
  • Animated GIF sharing
Features
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Snap it, cut it, drop it in! ChaeZIP is a cozy collecting app where you capture the little treasures of everyday life and keep them in a jar of your own. A ginkgo leaf you picked up on the street, today's coffee cup, your favorite plushie, a ticket stub from a trip. Just take a photo and the background disappears on its own, then your find drops right into the jar. Stack them up, shake the jar, and watch everything tumble around. It's oddly satisfying. ◆ What you can do • Snap a photo or pick one from your gallery, backgrounds removed in one tap • Physics-powered finds that roll and tumble when you tilt your phone • Name your finds and dress them up with sizes, outline colors, and sparkly textures • Create multiple jars for different themes, with jar backgrounds to match • Invite friends and collect together in a shared jar • Gift a favorite find to a friend • Or seal one in a bottle and set it adrift to a random someone • Show off your jar as an animated GIF ◆ You'll love ChaeZIP if you • Want to keep the small but precious moments of daily life • Are into journaling, collecting, or archiving • Want to build memories together with friends Put today's little discovery in ChaeZIP.

Screenshots

LottaPaws4 screens
ChaeZIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChaeZIP at 100% against LottaPaws's 50%. ChaeZIP also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). LottaPaws's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On update cadence 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

ChaeZIP is free to download; LottaPaws costs $2.99 up front. LottaPaws sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ChaeZIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LottaPaws ships an update every 4 days, ChaeZIP every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LottaPaws versus ChaeZIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLottaPawsChaeZIP
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB86 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperIsmail DawoodjeeSEONGWOO CHO

Customer experience

LottaPaws

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.7%
Negative35.3%

ChaeZIP

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LottaPaws

One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Double Espresso$2.99
  • Bag of Coffee Beans$9.99
None

ChaeZIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LottaPaws free?
LottaPaws costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ChaeZIP free?
ChaeZIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LottaPaws or ChaeZIP have ads?
ChaeZIP shows ads; LottaPaws does not.
Which is updated more often, LottaPaws or ChaeZIP?
LottaPaws ships an update every 4 days, and ChaeZIP every 2 days. Most recently, LottaPaws was updated on November 9, 2026 and ChaeZIP on November 12, 2026.

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