# Pet Growth Notes vs Pet's Diary

The clearest difference is rating: Pet Growth Notes at 4.4 against Pet's Diary's 3.0. Pet Growth Notes also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 3). Pet's Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pet Growth Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. Pet's Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pet Growth Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Growth Notes has 108 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Pet Growth Notes's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pet's Diary's.

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 7 months, Pet's Diary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Growth Notes | Pet's Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-growth-notes/id1202148489/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-diary/id1526463955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Mikhail Kavaleuski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478527950) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Growth Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-growth-notes/id1202148489)

This app helps you meticulously record and manage all aspects of your pet's life. From daily activities and health logs to appointments and vaccinations, keep a comprehensive diary for each animal. It's an invaluable tool for veterinarians, pet sitters, and preserving precious memories.

**Highlights:** Pet diaries and milestone tracking, Weight and height logs, Photo albums and sharing, Veterinary and appointment management, Medication and vaccination reminders, Allergy tracking, Passcode protection and data export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📋 Comprehensive pet health tracking (medications, vaccinations, appointments)
- 📊 Useful growth and weight tracking with graphs
- 📸 Photo album and diary features
- 💰 Free version available with robust features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive and annoying ads in free version
- 💳 Subscription model frustration for some users
- 🔄 No cloud sync across devices (requires manual re-entry)
- 🎨 Cluttered or outdated UI design
- ⌨️ Missing cursor indicators in input fields

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor not visible in some input fields
- App crashes when switching to other apps
- Data loss after entering pet information
- Diary entries appear blank until clicked back into
- Dropbox sync crashes on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices
- Monthly recurring reminders for medications (not just daily/weekly)
- Date-specific reminders instead of 'every X days' format
- Video upload support in addition to photos
- Dark mode theme option


### Pet's Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-diary/id1526463955)

Monitor your pet's daily food intake to manage their weight. Track feeding history, view nutritional goals, and manage diets with mixed products. Share data with your vet for better care.

**Highlights:** Track and manage feeding history, View daily nutritional goals in %, Support for multiple pets, Customizable food options and limits, Share feeding data with veterinarians

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Growth Notes free?

Pet Growth Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pet's Diary free?

Pet's Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pet Growth Notes or Pet's Diary?

Pet Growth Notes is rated higher. Pet Growth Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Pet's Diary averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pet Growth Notes or Pet's Diary have ads?

Pet Growth Notes shows ads; Pet's Diary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Growth Notes or Pet's Diary?

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 7 months, and Pet's Diary every 2 months. Most recently, Pet Growth Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pet's Diary on September 13, 2026.

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