Comparison

Shed vs MySnake

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

Head to head
About

Shed

Easily log reptile feedings, track weight trends, and receive reminders for feeding days. This app replaces spreadsheets with a dedicated tool for reptile and exotic pet keepers, making husbandry logging quick and efficient. Monitor health trends and get alerts for potential issues.

Highlights
  • Fast logging for feedings, sheds, and weight
  • Track weight trends with visual charts
  • Push reminders for feeding schedules
  • Monitor enclosure conditions (temp, humidity)
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Your reptile care log that actually works. Log feedings in 2 taps, track weight trends, and never miss a feeding day. No subscription — pay once, keep forever. Shed replaces your spreadsheet with a purpose-built tracker for reptile and exotic pet keepers. Whether you keep one leopard gecko or fifty ball pythons, Shed makes husbandry logging faster than pen and paper. FAST LOGGING Select your animal, tap the food type & done. Feeding logged in under 3 seconds. Log sheds, weight, and enclosure conditions just as fast. HEALTH TRENDS YOU CAN SEE Weight charts show gains, losses, and plateaus at a glance. Get alerts when weight drops or a shed is stuck. Catch problems early, before they become vet visits. NEVER MISS A FEEDING Set per-animal feeding schedules and get push reminders when meals are due. See which animals are due, overdue, or recently fed from your collection screen. BUILT FOR KEEPERS • Ball pythons, leopard geckos, bearded dragons, crested geckos, corn snakes, chameleons, and more • Track feeding, shedding, weight, temperature, and humidity • Works offline — no wifi needed in the reptile room • Dark mode native — easy on the eyes at night SIMPLE PRICING Free for up to 5 animals with full features. Shed Pro unlocks unlimited animals, household sharing, CSV export, and trend charts — one payment, no subscription, yours forever. Your animals deserve better than a spreadsheet. Download Shed and start tracking today.

About

MySnake

Features
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MySnake is a snake tracker and care app built specifically for snake owners and reptile keepers. Keep feeding, shedding, growth, health and husbandry records organised in one place, with reminders to help you stay on top of your snakes’ care. Whether you keep one pet snake or manage a growing collection, MySnake makes it easy to see what has been done, what is due next and how each snake is progressing over time. TRACK FEEDING Record every feed and maintain a complete feeding history for each snake. Log whether your snake ate, refused a feed or regurgitated, and keep track of upcoming feeding dates and schedules. TRACK SHEDDING Record completed sheds or mark a snake as Now In Shed so you can follow its current status and maintain an accurate shedding history. MONITOR GROWTH Track weight and length over time and use clear trends and charts to monitor growth and changes. CARE REMINDERS Create schedules and receive reminders for feeding and routine husbandry. See upcoming, due and overdue care tasks so important jobs are less likely to be forgotten. COMPLETE HUSBANDRY LOG Keep detailed records for everyday snake care, including: • Feeding • Shedding • Weight • Length • Water changes • Bathing • Pooping • Substrate changes • Deep cleaning • UV changes • Humidifier cleaning • Veterinary records • Notes and other care information BUILT FOR MULTIPLE SNAKES Create an individual profile for every snake, including its photo and important details. Each snake has its own history, schedules, statistics and care records. USEFUL TRENDS AND RECORDS Review feeding and shedding patterns, weight and length changes and previous husbandry activity. Your snake’s records stay organised and easy to reference when you need them. MySnake replaces notebooks, spreadsheets and scattered reminders with one dedicated snake care tracker. From feeding and shedding to growth, enclosure maintenance and health records, MySnake helps you keep your snake husbandry organised and your care routine on track.

Screenshots

Shed4 screens
MySnake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySnake at none against Shed's 1. MySnake also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MySnake asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shed ships an update monthly, MySnake weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shed versus MySnake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShedMySnake
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew OsborneWarren McStay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shed

One-time1
  • Shed Pro$7.99
None

MySnake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shed free?
Shed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySnake free?
MySnake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shed or MySnake have ads?
Neither Shed nor MySnake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shed or MySnake?
Shed ships an update monthly, and MySnake weekly. Most recently, Shed was updated on October 25, 2026 and MySnake on October 28, 2026.

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