# Home Assistant vs PetRecs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home Assistant at none against PetRecs's 1. Home Assistant also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). PetRecs's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PetRecs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

PetRecs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Assistant has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, PetRecs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Assistant | PetRecs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petrecs/id6761391533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 232 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nabu Casa, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525301324) | [Jim Ramsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889295931) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant/id1099568401)

Control your smart home devices from anywhere with this open-source solution. Automate routines, monitor your home's status, and integrate thousands of devices for enhanced privacy and sustainability.

**Highlights:** Control thousands of smart devices, Automate home routines, Discover and configure new devices, Securely share location for automation, Receive home status notifications, Build custom widgets, Integrate with voice assistants

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PetRecs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petrecs/id6761391533)

Manage all your pet's health and care information in one app. Track vaccinations, medications, vet visits, weight, and create a photo journal. Receive timely reminders for treatments and store all important medical records.

**Highlights:** Health and care tracking, Vaccination and medication reminders, Medical record storage, Weight logging and charting, Photo journal, Daily notes and audio memos, Supports any pet type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share Pet Records | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Assistant free?

Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PetRecs free?

PetRecs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or PetRecs?

PetRecs is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while PetRecs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Home Assistant or PetRecs have ads?

Neither Home Assistant nor PetRecs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or PetRecs?

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and PetRecs every 3 days. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on November 6, 2026 and PetRecs on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*