Shot vs Petzey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shot
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Don't fear shots anymore! Shot Bot helps you stay calm during vaccinations by combining soothing sounds with gentle vibrations. Choose from a selection of ambient sounds, including a steel drum, popping popcorn, waves on the beach, a cat purring, buzzing bees, or a fidget spinner. Simply place your phone near the injection site, tap the Vibrate Icon, and let the calming combination of sound and vibration ease your nerves. With Shot Bot, getting your vaccinations is a stress-free experience!
Petzey
Connect with licensed veterinarians for real-time advice on your pet's health through video or chat. Find local clinics and hospitals when in-person care is needed, offering peace of mind for pet owners.
- On-demand video/chat vet consultations
- Real-time pet health advice
- Find local vet clinics
- Peace of mind for pet owners
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There's no debate, we love our pets. In today's world, getting to the vet is tougher than ever. With Petzey, you can talk or video chat with a licensed vet professional and get real-time advice about your pet’s health. In the event your pet does need a trip to a clinic or hospital, we'll help find ones near you. Get peace of mind without stepping foot in the vet's office. Because when pets are healthy, pet parents are happy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Petzey at Free against Shot's $0.99. Petzey also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 30 months). Shot's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Petzey is free to download; Shot costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shot ships an update every 30 months, Petzey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shot | Petzey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (76 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Preferred Mobile Applications, LLC | Petzey Technology, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Shot
No in-app purchases
Petzey
No in-app purchases
