PetScanner

PetScanner

by Petscanner

51 ratings
57 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2019
  • March 25, 2026

Features

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About

This app facilitates pet microchip registration and identification for owners and professionals. It helps reunite lost pets quickly by scanning microchips and providing contact information for registered pets. It also guides users on next steps for unregistered or externally registered pets.

Microchip registration
Contact detail updates
Smart microchip scanner pairing
FDX-B microchip reading
Lost pet reunification support
Database identification
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What users say

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What's New in PetScanner

2.0.3

March 25, 2026

This is a bug fix release, which fixes the shop page on the main menu.

Subscription plans

Quarterly subscription 12 pets

Quarterly subscription, 12 pets

$26.493 Months
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User reviews

The app keeps stopping working

The app keeps freezing and it’s not possible to get working when you want to scan it

Massive improvement

The app has massively improved since an update, no longer crashes all of the time and the style has got better. The scanners can also be used multiple times now without having to reconnect.

Worst ever app for money

Your really need to get some competent devs and QA engineers, this is the single worst app, your barcode scanner does not work, entering the chip number manually makes the app close. It’s a joke, your company is a joke hope you go broke

Doesn’t work.

I can’t even log into my account to see anything. Keeps saying there’s an issue. How can I find out where my cat was scanned if I can’t see the history? It doesn’t come up on the website!! So please get this sorted!!!

Sub is a scam

You pay £2.99 to register your pet (fair enough) - but the £2.99 quarterly sub payment service is ‘optional’ but is actually automatically added to your account with no way to remove prior via the website (per their faq) - you have to go into Paypal > payments > pre-approved > find the payment and cancel it re-occurring or they’ll have you for £2.99 per quarter. Scummy.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

78 issues

App keeps stopping/freezing

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Barcode scanner not working

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App closes when entering chip number manually

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Login issues

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Subscription automatically added

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App crashes during registration/launch/setup

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Pet details not registering/adding

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Spinning wheel when adding pet

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Links to EULA/privacy policy broken

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Pet not legally registered

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Incorrect pet information displayed

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Cannot correct incorrect information

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App requires Bluetooth scanner

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Cannot change pet photos

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Incorrect breed information displayed

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Registration requires street address

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App requires additional hardware (scanner)

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Payment taken but pet not added

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Discount only via app

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App may not work for all users

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App harvests personal data

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No scanning functionality

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App tells you to buy scanner after registration

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App requires too much personal info

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App is not a scanner

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App requires attachment/external scanner

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App doesn't use phone's hardware for scanning

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Pictures uploaded sideways

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Cannot delete or upload photos

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Constantly crashing

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Needs serious update

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App is not a scanner

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Requires separate Bluetooth device

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Search radius measurement is off

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App kept crashing when trying to search

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Have to buy something

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Not worth it

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Couldn't get app to pair with scanner

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Subscription not showing

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Have to buy scanner to scan

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False advertising

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Deceptive description

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Useless

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Total junk

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Force closes

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Immediate crash

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Only allows Google registration via Safari

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App wouldn't open after registration

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Terrible app and website

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Incorrect pet details recorded

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No colors for Tabby cats

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Date of birth changes to 1970

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Pay individually for each microchip

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Poor performance

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Misleading name

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Waste of time

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Requires you to buy their gear

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Garbage app

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Too much personal info required

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Worthless

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Not a scanner app at all

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Stealing from legit microchip companies

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Wannabe company with no purpose

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Total fraud

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Absolute garbage

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Doesn't do anything

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Doesn't allow free scanning

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Terrible app

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Barely functional

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Security risk?

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Dodgy

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So bad

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Not a scanner

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Requires 9.99 scanner

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Junk

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Bs app

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Needs your address

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Misleading name

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Requested Features

16 requests

Add dark mode option

Feature

Improve scanning functionality

Feature

Allow manual entry of chip number without crashing

Feature

Fix website login issues

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Provide clear information about scanner requirement upfront

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Allow deletion of personal details

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Add more pet colors and breed options

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Allow registration of multiple microchips in one payment

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Improve search radius accuracy

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Allow users to correct incorrect pet information

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Make subscription removal easier

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Fix issues with address validation for rural areas

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Allow users to update photos and share missing pet information

Feature

Enable direct phone hardware scanning

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Offer a discount for multiple pets when paying via app

Feature

Provide a warning on the app if it may not work for all users

Feature

FAQ

What does the PetScanner app do?

The PetScanner app combines pet microchip registration and scanning into a single system. It helps pet keepers and professionals quickly identify microchipped animals and facilitates their safe return if lost. The app guides users through the process of contacting owners or relevant databases based on the microchip's registration status.

How does the PetScanner app help reunite lost pets?

When a microchipped pet is scanned using the PetScanner smart microchip scanner, the app displays the microchip number. If the pet is registered with PetScanner, the owner's contact details are provided for easy communication. If registered elsewhere, the app identifies the correct database and offers contact information.

Is the PetScanner app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for scanning and identifying microchips. However, registering a pet's microchip details with the DEFRA-compliant database incurs a small fee. Optional subscription benefits are also available for additional perks.

Can I scan my pet's microchip with my smartphone camera?

No, you cannot scan a microchip with your smartphone alone. The PetScanner app requires pairing with a dedicated PetScanner smart microchip scanner to read FDX-B (15-digit) microchips from pets like dogs and cats.

Who is the PetScanner app designed for?

The app is designed for a wide range of users including pet keepers who want to ensure their pet can be identified, veterinarians who need to quickly access pet information, animal rescue organizations, and local authorities involved in animal welfare and identification.