# Findster vs ByteTag

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.

Both are free to download. ByteTag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Findster asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Findster | ByteTag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findster/id1173465916/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytetag/id1634260065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 364 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Findster Technologies S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037348622) | [ByteTag, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634260218) |

## What reviewers say

### Findster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findster/id1173465916)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytetag/id1634260065)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ByteTag Home+ (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| ByteTag Home+ (Annually) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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