Comparison

VB SmartTag vs Reptile Tracker

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

Head to head
About

VB SmartTag

This app connects to specific Bluetooth trackers to help you locate your belongings. It offers proximity alerts, a two-way "Find Me" function, and automatic map pinning for lost items. It also includes a camera remote control feature.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 4 tags
  • Proximity alerts
  • Two-way "Find Me" function
  • Automatic map location pinning
  • Camera remote control
  • Configurable alerts
Features
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Application to be used with the VoyagerBlue SmartTag and WalletTag products using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The application allows connection and support for up to 4 tags at any at one time, providing immediate and reliable alert / proximity functions. This device will provide peace of mind and aid in protecting your iPhone / iPad as well as, car keys, purse, wallet, Passport or any other valuable assets. The App provides a two way "Find Me" function to help in locating your missing assets and will automatically (or manually) set a pin drop map location should your items become misplaced or lost. Key Features of VoyagerBlue Wallet and Smart Tag. •Support multiple BLE devices (Maximum 4 tags) •Each tag is configurable for different applications. •User selectable alert distances. •Two way Find Me function for lost or misplaced items. •Automatically reconnects each tag after waking up from sleep mode. •Audible alert from the SmartTag in noisy environments or if the iphone is in mute mode. Example: When a call comes in, the SmartTag will provide an audible call alert to the user. (Call alert service can be audio or visual using LED’s to attract attention). •Automatically sets Map location for user when ios device and tags are out of the "Link Lost" range (Handy for pinpointing missing items and their last known locations). • Alternatively, if the user does not use the "Link Lost" Automatic Map Location function, you have the option to manually use the App to enable “Map functions” for placing “Place Marker Pin" setting. The App will show the letter 'P' on screen reminding you that a Smart Tag has a map location for viewing. •The App supports "Airplane Mode". •The App has multiple and user selectable “Alert Tones” for each individual tag. •The App supports “Camera remote control function” enabling you to capture up to 100 photo images from using SmartTag as a remote control. •Built-in advance power saving mode and reliable connectivity with high sensitivity. Special Notes: In order for the App and tags to function the following generation of Apple hardware devices are required: iPhone version 4S/ 5 / 5C / 5S ... operating iOS6 and above for multi tag operation and find my phone) iPad (versions 3 /4 operating iOS6 and above) / iPad mini (all versions operating iOS6 and above) iPad Air and iPod Touch (Version 5 operating iOS6 and above.) Coninual use of GPS will significantly reduce battery life. This App is intended solely for use with the VoyagerBlue SmartTag and WalletTag products, and will not perform any function in isolation.

About

Reptile Tracker

Log and manage all aspects of reptile care, including feedings, sheds, and health records. Set custom reminders and track your collection's progress with detailed insights and reporting.

Highlights
  • Log feedings and sheds
  • Set custom care reminders
  • Track weights and health records
  • Organize animals into racks
  • Export and backup records
  • Breeding and inventory management (Pro)
Features
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Keep your animal care records together. Reptile Tracker helps you log feedings, refused meals, sheds, weights, water changes, filter cleaning, medications, vet visits and breeding records on iPhone and iPad. EVERYDAY CARE • Set separate feeding, water-change and filter-cleaning intervals and first due dates. • See care countdowns in your collection dashboard and animal profiles. Review completed care records and feeding/hatch forecasts in Calendar. • Record weights, notes and photos. Search history, including recorded water amounts. • Sort animals by name, species, acquisition date or birth date. Choose whether to show Last logged and species totals on Home. • Organize animals into racks and reorder existing racks. Mark animals archived, sold or deceased while retaining their records. • Use free basic care reminders. Pro adds custom reminder times and advanced care options. Delivery depends on notification permission, device settings and available scheduling capacity. • Export a portable backup of records and photos, then review its contents before restoring separate copies. An internet connection is required; portable backups support up to 50MB of photos. Legacy records-only JSON remains available; its photo links depend on the original photos and account. START FREE Track up to 10 animals, one rack and five gallery photos per animal. Existing records remain available if a paid subscription ends. REPTILE TRACKER PRO Pro adds unlimited animal, rack and gallery-photo capacity, collection insights, PDF reports, breeding tools, feeder/medication/supply inventory, bulk logging and advanced care reminders. Track counted or measured stock and optionally deduct stock from medication logs. Bulk medication can record each animal or one shared habitat, deducting the habitat total once. Individual medication history remains free. Monthly, annual and lifetime options are available in the app. See the purchase screen for current local prices and trial eligibility. Eligible founding members keep their promised capacity benefits. An account and internet connection are needed for cloud synchronization. Manage recurring subscriptions through your Apple Account settings. Account deletion does not cancel an Apple subscription. Reminders support record keeping and do not replace direct care or veterinary advice. Built by a reptile keeper, for reptile keepers. Support: https://myreptiletracker.com/support/ Privacy: https://myreptiletracker.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VB SmartTag4 screens
Reptile Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VB SmartTag at none against Reptile Tracker's 8. VB SmartTag also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Reptile Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Reptile Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VB SmartTag asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VB SmartTag holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VB SmartTag's written reviews are positive against 67% of Reptile Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB SmartTag ships an update every 5 weeks, Reptile Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VB SmartTag versus Reptile Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB SmartTagReptile Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPao Lin FongBryan Wrinkle

Customer experience

VB SmartTag

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reptile Tracker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

VB SmartTag

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Reptile Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Coffee$1.99
  • Gecko$4.99
  • Snake$9.99
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  • Croc$19.99
  • Pro Forever - Founding Member$39.99
  • Pro Forever$79.99

Questions

Is VB SmartTag free?
VB SmartTag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reptile Tracker free?
Reptile Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VB SmartTag or Reptile Tracker?
VB SmartTag is rated higher. VB SmartTag averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reptile Tracker averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.
Do VB SmartTag or Reptile Tracker have ads?
Neither VB SmartTag nor Reptile Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VB SmartTag or Reptile Tracker?
VB SmartTag ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reptile Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, VB SmartTag was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reptile Tracker on November 8, 2026.

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