Vrbo Owner vs Anipet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vrbo Owner
Manage your vacation rental business on the go. Stay connected with travelers, handle bookings, and update your listing details from your smartphone.
- Receive booking and inquiry alerts
- Reply to guest messages
- Update reservation calendar
- Edit listing details
- Manage house rules and policies
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The Vrbo Owner Mobile App makes it easy to manage your vacation rental. Stay connected with travelers, manage your bookings, and run your business, anytime and anywhere. NEVER MISS A BOOKING Get alerted every time you receive an inquiry or booking request! You can reply to an inquiry and approve or decline bookings directly from your smartphone. QUICKLY REPLY TO MESSAGES It’s easy to stay connected to guests before, during, or after their booking. You can read and reply to your messages quickly, with all of your conversations in one place. EASILY UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR Add, edit, or cancel a reservation in your calendar in just a few taps. Need to block dates? That’s easy, too. AND MORE Edit your listing, update your house rules and policies, and stay in control with the convenience of an app.
Anipet
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Discover the world of animals and birds around you! Turn every photo into a learning adventure. With AniPet | Nature Bird, you can take a photo or upload a picture of any animal, pet, bird, or other wildlife, and instantly identify the species. Key Features: - Instant Detection – Snap a photo or upload from your gallery to identify animals and birds. - Detailed Info & Fun Facts – Learn scientific names, habitats, diets, and fascinating trivia. - Wide Species Coverage – From backyard pets to exotic wildlife. - Save Your Discoveries – Build your personal collection of identified animals and birds. - Beautiful, Simple Interface – Explore nature with ease and delight. Whether you're a nature lover, birdwatcher, pet owner, or just curious, AniPet makes discovering the animal world fun and educational. Download AniPet | Nature Bird today and uncover the wild around you! Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/anipetnaturebird/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/anipetnaturebird/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vrbo Owner at none against Anipet's 2. Vrbo Owner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Anipet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Anipet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Vrbo Owner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vrbo Owner ships an update weekly, Anipet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vrbo Owner | Anipet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (152K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 354 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomeAway.com, Inc. | AppSwarm, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Vrbo Owner
Reported bugs
4 issues- Calendar sync issues
- Booking request problems
- Unreliable notifications
- Frequent login issues
Requested features
5 requests- Improved mobile app functionality
- Better calendar management tools
- More transparent pricing and fees
- Enhanced owner-guest communication
- Stronger fraud prevention measures
Anipet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vrbo Owner
No in-app purchases
Anipet
- Auto Renewable Subscription$1.997 Days
- Auto Renewable Subscription$4.991 Month









