Comparison

PLCMobile vs Call Pet

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

Head to head
About

PLCMobile

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Control Liteputer's PLNET/PLC lighting systems through iOS devices. This app requires an Ethernet/BLE to PLNET gateway.

About

Call Pet

Transform a spare phone or tablet into a private monitoring device for pets, home, or babies. This app enables live video and two-way audio communication, with a strong emphasis on user privacy through peer-to-peer connections.

Highlights
  • Private remote monitoring
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Two-way video calls
  • Front/rear camera switching
  • Multiple device management
  • Remote lighting control
Features
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Call Pet is a video calling app designed for pets and their people. Just leave one phone or iPad at home. Start a call with one tap, and the device at home answers automatically. Check what your cat or dog is doing, call their name, and talk to them anytime. Turn on two-way video, and the screen at home will show your video too. It is more than checking in from afar. It is a way to see your pet whenever you miss them. 【When you miss them, give them a call】 - One-tap calling, with automatic answering on the device at home - Watch your pet live and hear what is happening around them - Two-way audio to call their name, talk to them, and comfort them - Two-way video so the screen at home can show your video too - Fun sounds and animations to help get your pet’s attention and bring them toward the camera 【More than video calls】 - Switch remotely between the front, rear, and supported ultra-wide cameras - Turn on extra lighting remotely on supported devices - Keep watching with Picture in Picture while using other apps - Check the remaining battery level of the device at home - Pair multiple devices and switch quickly between rooms or locations - Let family members watch the video feed at the same time - Power-saving mode lowers screen brightness and power use for longer standby 【A private connection between you and your pet】 Call Pet uses peer-to-peer connections with encrypted audio and video transmission. Pair the two devices using a QR code—no account required. Privacy comes first, and your private footage is not stored in the cloud. 【Get started in 3 steps】 1. Install Call Pet on the phone or iPad that will stay at home and set it as the “Monitor” 2. On the device you carry, select “Controller” and scan the QR code to pair 3. Turn on auto-answer, then start a call with one tap whenever you miss your pet 【Before you start】 - Call Pet requires two devices - Keep Call Pet running on the Monitor and enable auto-answer - A stable Wi-Fi connection is recommended; calls over 4G or 5G are also supported - Flash, camera, and background operation may vary by device model and operating system Leave an iPad or spare phone at home today. The next time you miss your pet, just give them a call. Privacy Policy: https://www.callpet.me/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PLCMobile3 screens
Call Pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLCMobile at none against Call Pet's 3. PLCMobile also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Call Pet's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Call Pet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month. PLCMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLCMobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Call Pet weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PLCMobile versus Call Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLCMobileCall Pet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB82 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLiteputer志国 陈

In-app purchases

None

PLCMobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Call Pet

Subscriptions2
  • Call Pet Pro (Monthly)$2.291 Month
  • Call Pet Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Call Pet Pro (Lifetime Access)$34.99

Questions

Is PLCMobile free?
PLCMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Call Pet free?
Call Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLCMobile or Call Pet have ads?
Neither PLCMobile nor Call Pet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLCMobile or Call Pet?
PLCMobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Call Pet weekly. Most recently, PLCMobile was updated on October 10, 2026 and Call Pet on October 25, 2026.

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