# Pet Growth Notes vs Dog and cat care

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dog and cat care at every 3 weeks against Pet Growth Notes's every 7 months. Pet Growth Notes's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 and Dog and cat care sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dog and cat care holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Growth Notes has 108 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Pet Growth Notes's written reviews are positive against 73% of Dog and cat care's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 7 months, Dog and cat care every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Growth Notes | Dog and cat care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-growth-notes/id1202148489/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-and-cat-care-petnoteplus/id1553584485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Shibapp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/852300851) |

## 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


### Dog and cat care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-and-cat-care-petnoteplus/id1553584485)

Manage your pet's health, growth, memories, and expenses in one comprehensive app. Track detailed health records, visualize trends with charts, and organize daily moments. Share access with family and friends for seamless pet care coordination.

**Highlights:** Health record tracking with photos, Customizable tracking items and routines, Visual charts and trend analysis, Pet diary for capturing moments, Expense tracking by category, Integrated calendar and scheduling, Data sharing with family and friends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PremiumPlan (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| PremiumPlan (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Growth Notes free?

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

### Is Dog and cat care free?

Dog and cat care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pet Growth Notes or Dog and cat care?

Dog and cat care is rated higher. Pet Growth Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Dog and cat care averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Pet Growth Notes or Dog and cat care have ads?

Both Pet Growth Notes and Dog and cat care show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Growth Notes or Dog and cat care?

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 7 months, and Dog and cat care every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pet Growth Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dog and cat care on September 22, 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.*