Comparison

Vrbo Owner vs Anipet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vrbo Owner

Manage your vacation rental business on the go. Stay connected with travelers, handle bookings, and update your listing details from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Receive booking and inquiry alerts
  • Reply to guest messages
  • Update reservation calendar
  • Edit listing details
  • Manage house rules and policies
Features
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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.

About

Anipet

Features
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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

Screenshots

Vrbo Owner4 screens
Anipet4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vrbo Owner ships an update weekly, Anipet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vrbo Owner versus Anipet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVrbo OwnerAnipet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (152K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings152K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomeAway.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

None

Vrbo Owner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Anipet

Subscriptions2
  • Auto Renewable Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Auto Renewable Subscription$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Vrbo Owner free?
Vrbo Owner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anipet free?
Anipet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vrbo Owner or Anipet have ads?
Neither Vrbo Owner nor Anipet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vrbo Owner or Anipet?
Vrbo Owner ships an update weekly, and Anipet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vrbo Owner was updated on November 9, 2026 and Anipet on October 25, 2026.

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