Current Reality
- Colonies crash because you forgot to mist
- Spreadsheets that become unmanageable
- Care info scattered across Reddit, forums, Facebook
- No way to track lineage or breeding pairs
- Forgetting which bin needs what care
Pod Rancher - Isopod Collection Management App
Coming to Kickstarter 2026
Finally, an App Built for Isopod Keepers
No more spreadsheets. No more forgotten feedings. Track your bins, automate care reminders, access species care guides, and manage breeding records — all in one beautiful app.
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Bin Tracking
Care Reminders
Species Guides
Breeding Records
The Problem
The Hobby Deserves Better Tools
The isopod hobby is booming. But keepers are still stuck using spreadsheets, sticky notes, and memory to manage their collections.
With Pod Rancher
- Smart reminders based on each species' needs
- Beautiful app designed for bin-based tracking
- Species database with verified care guides
- Lineage tracking with family tree visualization
- Care history, photos, and notes per bin
25+
Species at Launch
iOS
& Android
Free
Tier Available
2026
Kickstarter
App Preview
Your Collection at a Glance
A beautiful dashboard shows you everything you need. Care streaks keep you motivated. Quick actions get things done fast.
Smart Dashboard
See which bins need attention, track your care streaks, and take action with a single tap. The dashboard is designed around how keepers actually think — in bins, not individual animals.
- Collection stats: total bins, active colonies, species count
- Overdue alerts and upcoming care reminders
- Quick actions: Mist All, Feed All, Log Care
- Care streak tracking to keep you motivated
Dashboard
Screenshot Coming Soon
Powerful Bin Management
Every bin gets its own profile. Photos, care logs, environment data, population estimates, breeding records — it's all here, organized the way your brain works.
- Photo timeline to track colony growth
- Temperature and humidity logging
- Complete care history per bin
- Location tracking: Rack, Shelf, Spot
- Status management: Active, Grow Out, For Sale, Sold
Bin Details
Screenshot Coming Soon
Species Care Guides
Stop searching Reddit for care info. Our species database includes detailed care requirements — humidity, temperature, substrate, diet, difficulty ratings, and more.
- Humidity and temperature requirements
- Diet recommendations and protein needs
- Difficulty ratings for beginners
- Search by common name or scientific name
- Ventilation and substrate preferences
Species Library
Screenshot Coming Soon
Features
Built for How You Actually Keep
From casual keeper to professional breeder, Pod Rancher scales with your collection.
Smart Reminders
Species-specific misting and feeding reminders. Never lose another colony to desiccation.
Lineage Tracking
Track breeding pairs, offspring, and genetic lines with visual family trees.
Environment Tracking
Log temperature and humidity readings. See trends over time with beautiful charts.
Team Management
Collaborate with team members, assign care tasks, and share responsibilities.
QR Code Labels
Generate printable QR codes for your bins. Scan to instantly access bin info.
Data Export
Export your data to CSV for backups or analysis. Your data is always yours.
Who It's For
From First Bin to Full Operation
Whether you're a curious beginner or a professional breeder, Pod Rancher meets you where you are.
Beginners
Just got your first cleanup crew? The species database tells you exactly what they need. Care reminders make sure you don't forget.
Collectors
Managing multiple bins? Track every species, every morph, every milestone. Photos, notes, and history for each one.
Breeders
Lineage tracking, team management, sales records, and QR labels. Everything you need to run a professional operation.
Our Mission
Built by Hobbyists, for Hobbyists
We're not a faceless tech company. We're keepers who got tired of losing colonies to forgotten care.
Why We're Building This
There are apps for tracking fish, reptiles, plants — even beer. But the isopod community? We've been stuck with spreadsheets and sticky notes while the hobby explodes in popularity.
Pod Rancher exists because we believe every keeper deserves tools that match their passion. Whether you have three bins or three hundred, your collection deserves better than a Google Sheet.
We're building this in public, listening to the community, and making decisions based on what keepers actually need — not what looks cool in a pitch deck.
Early Access Benefits
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Kickstarter Launch Alert
Be first to know when we go live. Early backers get the best rewards.
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Lifetime Pricing Options
Kickstarter-exclusive lifetime tiers. Pay once, use forever.
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Beta Testing Access
Help shape the app before public release. Your feedback matters.
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Direct Input on Features
Vote on species to add, suggest features, help prioritize development.
Ready to Herd Smart?
Join the waitlist to get notified when we launch on Kickstarter. Be part of the herd from day one.