# HeyBuddy Club — Simplifying pet parenthood

> Digital pet identification, advice, shopping, and medical records management. (iPhone/iPad app by BarkBadge.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heybuddy-club/id1603111724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BarkBadge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603111726)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,446 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heybuddy-club/id1603111724/reviews.md

## What is HeyBuddy Club?

The next generation of pet identification and ownership.

HeyBuddy's mission is to make pet parenthood safer, more manageable, and less expensive.

Our community is built with trust and safety in mind.

Key Features:

[Identification] Easily identify a pet wearing a HeyBuddy tag with their digital guest profile. This profile is extremely customizable.

[Advice] Get personalized, tailored advice that can help you with urgent questions about your pets.

[Shopping] Purchase quality pet products at a discounted rate. Only found in the HeyBuddy CLUB!

[Medical] Store your pet's medical information securely and share it with your veterinarian.

This app is part of the HeyBuddy ecosystem. For most features, you will need to have a HeyBuddy tag connected to your pet's profile.

Please visit https://heybuddy.club/ to purchase!

For Terms of Use and Subscriptions,
Please visit https://heybuddy.club/pages/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Digital pet identification with customizable profiles
- Personalized pet care advice
- Discounted pet product shopping
- Secure pet medical record storage
- Share medical info with veterinarians

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Tag | $9.99 | per year |
| Multi Pet | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| One Tag Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Multi Tag Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| One Tag DS | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Multi Tag DS | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| One Pet | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| One Tag | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Multiple Tags | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| One Tag | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Multiple Tags | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| One Tag | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Multiple Tags | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Multi Tag | $14.99 | per year |
| Multi Tags | $19.99 | per 6 months |


## What do users think of HeyBuddy Club?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Comprehensive pet profiles
- 🔒 Secure pet information
- 💡 Instant notification on tag scan
- 👍 Customizable tag information
- 👍 Helpful customer service

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with shared location
- 💰 Subscription fees and additional costs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and data loss after updates
- Registration and login issues
- Inconsistent scanning and notification functionality

**Most requested features**

- Add more owner/contact information
- Improve GPS accuracy and real-time tracking
- Allow more customization of displayed information
- Provide web-based portal in addition to mobile app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heybuddy-club/id1603111724/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Must have APP

*2026-08-07, version 3.0.2*

This is a must have app and tag for your pet. The price is perfect. No long subscription fees to pay. I must have for all pet owners.

### 5/5 — New to hey buddy.

*2026-05-29, version 2.9.0*

Will review after I have had it awhile

### 1/5 — AirTag doesn’t work

*2026-05-01, version 2.8.8*

Unfortunately it’s a waste of money. The tag assumes where my cellphone is not my dog . I’ve already contacted customer support and they gave me no attention at all. 
 I DON’T RECOMMEND THIS APP SYSTEM.

### 2/5 — Significant and Well Hidden Subscription Cost

*2026-04-11, version 2.8.7*

The app looks helpful and user friendly. A finder who scans the tag gets instant contact information for the owner of the lost pet, and a bunch of other helpful information about the pet.

Unfortunately, there are significant hidden costs for the pet’s owner to obtain the same instant functionality! To be notified by text or email when someone scans the lost pet’s tag requires an annual subscription that is at least $100 per year! There is very little functionality for the owner without an annual subscription. The well hidden costs of this app are not apparent until near the end of the sign-up process.

Buyer beware of the well hidden significant annual subscription cost required to use the app! I deleted the app immediately due to lack of transparency by the developer!

### 5/5 — buddy

*2025-10-27, version 2.7.3*

brilliant product great for retrieving your lost pet and hope the current version of the program remains active.

### 4/5 — Hope this works!

*2025-10-09, version 2.7.2*

We love the idea of this app and find my pet it took a bit to navigate but doable. Thanks

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-09-16, version 2.7.2*

They get you to buy the tag, wait forever to receive it, and leave out how awful their app is and how you’ll have to pay a subscription. Don’t waste your time, put your phone number on your dog’s tag. Some things don’t need to be apps.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-09-02, version 2.6.4*

Love this app and the way it works. Also looks super cute on our puppy

### 1/5 — Not free!! Argh!

*2025-08-30, version 2.6.4*

I’m upset that the description was not clear this would cost $40 a year!!! I paid for the tag itself and expected no other charges! The app is free but asked me to pay $19.99 for half a year!!! However it let me input all of my pet’s information! Now what? I’ll be hounded to pay $40 a year!? I already pay monthly for pet insurance  to cover him for any accident or illness. I was trying to be a responsible pet owner by getting him a tag! So if he leaves our yard and someone scans the code nothing will happen since I’m not paying $40? Insanity! You preach pet safety but mislead people! No way should it cost anything or be nothing more than some nominal cost and $40 is not nominal.   I believe in caring for my pet with regular vet visits and quality food.  An expensive pet tag? Not on my radar.

### 3/5 — It works but…

*2025-08-18, version 2.6.4*

I've had some tags for my dog and cat, and it's a great idea that works if they get lost, but the app is super ad-heavy to sign up for HeyBuddy+, and it's a tad annoying. Every time you cue up the app, you're hounded with a pop-up to sign up/subscribe. The service isn't worth the subscription, in my opinion. Stick to a sign-up option in the settings in the upper right/left-hand corner.

## Frequently asked questions about HeyBuddy Club

### What does the HeyBuddy Club app do?

The HeyBuddy Club app is designed to simplify pet parenthood. It offers digital identification for pets, personalized advice for pet owners, access to discounted pet products, and secure storage for your pet's medical information.

### How does the pet identification feature work?

When a pet wears a HeyBuddy tag, anyone can easily identify them by accessing their digital guest profile through the app. This profile is highly customizable, allowing owners to share relevant information.

### Is the app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, to utilize most of its features, such as pet identification and access to exclusive shopping discounts, you will need to have a HeyBuddy tag connected to your pet's profile. These tags can be purchased from the HeyBuddy website.

### What kind of advice can I get from the app?

The app provides personalized and tailored advice to help you with urgent questions about your pets. This feature aims to offer support and guidance for various pet care situations.

### Can I store my pet's medical history in the app?

Yes, you can securely store your pet's medical information within the app. This feature also allows you to easily share this information with your veterinarian when needed, streamlining healthcare management.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2026-07-28

Some minor improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2026-06-18

Some minor improvements

### 3.0.0 — 2026-06-15

Some minor improvements

### 2.9.0 — 2026-05-24

Some minor improvements

### 2.8.9 — 2026-05-11

Bug fixes and some minor improvements

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