Pawnce: Catch Cats & Dogs
Scan pets & collect rare cards
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Discover and collect virtual cards of real cats and dogs you encounter. Use your device's camera to identify animals, catch them with virtual treats, and build your unique collection. Compete on leaderboards and explore a world map of nearby discoveries.
What's New in Pawnce
1.3.0
July 16, 2026
• A smoother camera-to-card reveal with faster capture processing • Share every catch with a public, privacy-safe card link • NEW Pet Passports group repeat encounters into one living timeline • Invite a friend: after their first catch, you both earn 25 coins • Weekly friend challenges, fixes and polish
MoreSubscription plans
Pawnce Pro (Monthly)
Faster catches, pro card frames, no ads.
In-App Purchases
$49.99
Pawnce Pro (Lifetime)
All Pro perks forever, one payment.
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FAQ
What is Pawnce?
Pawnce is an augmented reality game that lets you discover and collect virtual cards of real cats and dogs you encounter in the real world. You use your phone's camera to identify pets, 'catch' them with virtual treats, and add their unique collectible cards to your digital album.
How does Pawnce recognize pets?
Pawnce uses on-device AI for breed recognition, meaning the live camera feed and your pet's data are never uploaded to third-party servers. This ensures your privacy and allows for instant identification of real, 3D animals.
Can I collect cards of photos or posters?
No, Pawnce is designed to only recognize real, living animals. Photos, posters, or screen images will not count towards a catch, ensuring every card in your collection represents a genuine encounter.
What are the rarity tiers in Pawnce?
Pawnce features five tiers of rarity for the collectible cards, ranging from common everyday pets to extremely rare cosmic legendaries. This encourages players to explore and hunt for unique breeds to complete their collection.
Does Pawnce have ads?
Yes, Pawnce contains advertisements. As a free-to-play game, advertisements are part of the experience to support its development and availability.
What is Pawnce Pro?
Pawnce Pro is an optional subscription that offers enhanced features such as faster treat refills, bonus card slots, and other benefits. It is available through monthly or yearly billing cycles.
How do I manage my Pawnce Pro subscription?
Subscriptions for Pawnce Pro are managed through your Apple ID. You can view and adjust your subscription settings within your iOS device's Settings app.
Is Pawnce suitable for children?
Pawnce has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game emphasizes respect for animals and encourages safe exploration.