Comparison

Findster vs ByteTag

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

Head to head
About

Findster

This app allows pet owners to track their pets' real-time location using GPS without data fees. It offers features like safe area alerts, activity tracking, and the ability to share access with others. An optional vet service is also available for personalized pet health insights.

Highlights
  • Live GPS monitoring
  • Safe Area alerts
  • Activity tracking
  • Multiple pet monitoring
  • Shareable access
  • Optional 24/7 vet service
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Findster Duo tracks your pets’ location using GPS with no data fees, and rewards you for keeping them healthy! Smart, connected and fun, it was designed to help pet owners assure their peace of mind. There are two Findster devices (one for you and another for your furry friend); using the Findster Duo App, you can track your pets’ location in real-time and take advantage of several other useful features to assure their safety! FEATURES: -Live GPS monitoring: use the Findster Duo App to find your pets in real time on your smartphone -Safe Areas: Set custom fences and receive immediate alerts if your furry friends breach them -Activity Tracking: Access key data and information to help you assure your pets’ needs are met -Sharing: Monitor multiple pets and share access to their Findsters with family and friends This App is part of the Findster Duo ecosystem, and Findster devices are required in order to perform tracking. You can purchase them here: www.getfindster.com There is no contract or monthly fees required: pay once and use Findster Duo forever! Introducing Findster Care: your own personal vet, available 24/7! With an optional Findster Care membership, our Vet team will keep a watchful eye on your buddy - including personalized insights on their well-being and quick answers to your questions. Findster Care is available via a monthly membership ($3.99 per month) Your membership will automatically renew each month, and you will be charged $3.99 through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current monthly cycle. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up until 24-hours before the end of the current period, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information. Privacy Policy: https://getfindster.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://getfindster.com/terms-of-sale/ * Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

ByteTag

This app provides advanced pet identification, allowing you to update your pet's information and receive real-time notifications when their tag is scanned. It offers unlimited contact details and passive GPS tracking to help reunite you with your lost pet quickly.

Highlights
  • Unlimited contact information updates
  • Real-time scanning notifications
  • GPS location sharing upon scan
  • Push, SMS, and email notifications
  • Passive GPS tracking
  • Directions to pet's location
Features
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ByteTag is pioneering the next generation of pet identification! Update your pet's information on the fly and receive notifications when your pet's ByteTag is scanned! What makes ByteTag so powerful? We're glad you asked! UNLIMITED CONTACT INFORMATION: * Add as many phone numbers as you want * Add as many addresses as you want * Update your contact information anytime REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS * Receive a notification whenever your pet's ByteTag is scanned * Receive a notification with your pet's current GPS coordinates * You can turn on push notifications, SMS notifications, and email notifications PASSIVE GPS TRACKING * When someone scans your pet's ByteTag, they can send you their current GPS location * Easily transfer this location to apple maps and get directions to your pet ASAP The person who finds your pet doesn't need to have the ByteTag app installed to scan your pet's ByteTag! This app is a part of the ByteTag ecosystem. To unlock the full power of this app, get your ByteTag at our online store: www.bytetag.com

Screenshots

Findster4 screens
ByteTag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ByteTag at 4.8 against Findster's 4.1. ByteTag also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 59%) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 364). Findster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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. ByteTag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Findster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ByteTag holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByteTag has 9.7K ratings behind it against 364, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Findster's written reviews are positive against 85% of ByteTag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Findster ships an update fortnightly, ByteTag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Findster versus ByteTag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindsterByteTag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (364 ratings)4.8 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3649.7K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFindster Technologies S.A.ByteTag, LLC

Customer experience

Findster

All ratings364 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.3%

ByteTag

All ratings9,371 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Findster

From 364 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well in remote areas with no cell signal
  • 🔒 No monthly subscription fees
  • 👍 Accurate tracking and mapping
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and disconnects
  • 🔋 Poor battery life and charging problems
  • 🔧 Faulty hardware and modules
  • 👎 Inaccurate GPS and mapping
  • 👎 Buggy and unreliable app

ByteTag

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Detailed pet profiles
  • 🚀 Quick notification on pet scan
  • 🚀 Efficient way to provide pet info
  • 🚀 Lightweight and quiet tags

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tag scanning issues in app
  • 🔒 Security concerns with profile editing
  • 🔒 Subscription required for some features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
  • 🐛 Shipping and order fulfillment problems

Bugs and requests

Findster

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Inability to log in or create new accounts
  • Modules not charging or holding a charge
  • GPS and location tracking issues
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit virtual fences
  • Separate tracking for different activities (e.g. swimming)
  • Option to have multiple users/devices connected to one account
  • Improved activity tracking and leaderboard features

ByteTag

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to scan tags properly
  • Profile information not saving correctly
  • Repeated log-out issues in the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to toggle order of pet details
  • Ability to add multiple emergency contacts
  • Improved camera integration for scanning tags
  • Offline functionality for tag scanning

In-app purchases

None

Findster

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ByteTag

Subscriptions2
  • ByteTag Home+ (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ByteTag Home+ (Annually)14 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Findster free?
Findster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByteTag free?
ByteTag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Findster or ByteTag?
ByteTag is rated higher. Findster averages 4.1 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while ByteTag averages 4.8 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Findster or ByteTag have ads?
ByteTag shows ads; Findster does not.
Which is updated more often, Findster or ByteTag?
Findster ships an update fortnightly, and ByteTag every 2 months. Most recently, Findster was updated on November 6, 2026 and ByteTag on November 10, 2026.

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