Comparison

MoltMate 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

MoltMate

Features
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MoltMate is the ultimate companion for tarantula and spider keepers. Whether you have 2 or 200 specimens, MoltMate helps you track every aspect of your collection with precision. COMPLETE TRACKING - Record molts, feedings, weighings, cleanings, and hydrations - Smart species-aware reminders based on a database of 7,410 species - Growth chart and detailed timeline for each spider - Photo gallery to document your collection BREEDING MANAGEMENT (Pro) - Track pairings, egg sacs, and hatchings - Monitor incubation progress - Record offspring counts SMART DASHBOARD - At-a-glance view of upcoming tasks - Overdue feeding and molt alerts - Quick access to all your spiders ADDITIONAL FEATURES - QR code generation and scanning for specimen identification (Pro) - Husbandry conditions tracking: temperature and humidity (Pro) - Custom reminders for any recurring task (Pro) - iCloud backup to keep your data safe (Pro) - Export your data anytime - Wishlist for species you want to acquire - Dark theme designed for comfort - Available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese FREE TO USE MoltMate is free for up to 2 spiders with full tracking capabilities. Upgrade to MoltMate Pro (one-time purchase) for unlimited spiders and all premium features.

About

Herp AI

Features
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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

Screenshots

MoltMate4 screens
Herp AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Herp AI at every 2 weeks against MoltMate's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MoltMate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoltMate ships an update every 3 months, Herp AI every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MoltMate versus Herp AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoltMateHerp AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre-yves BoulbinShahezad Faisal Kazi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MoltMate

One-time5
  • Small Coffee$2.99
  • Large Coffee$3.99
  • MoltMate Pro$8.99
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  • Meal$8.99
  • Ultra Support$17.99
2 purchases

Herp AI

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

Questions

Is MoltMate free?
MoltMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Herp AI free?
Herp AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoltMate or Herp AI have ads?
Neither MoltMate nor Herp AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoltMate or Herp AI?
MoltMate ships an update every 3 months, and Herp AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, MoltMate was updated on October 6, 2026 and Herp AI on October 6, 2026.

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