# Pet Growth Notes vs Alpha Athletics

The clearest difference is rating: Alpha Athletics at 5.0 against Pet Growth Notes's 4.4. Alpha Athletics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Pet Growth Notes's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 10). On price and device support 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. Alpha Athletics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alpha Athletics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Growth Notes has 108 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 8 months, Alpha Athletics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Growth Notes | Alpha Athletics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-growth-notes/id1202148489/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-athletics/id1620683755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Alpha Athletics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620683757) |

## 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


### Alpha Athletics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-athletics/id1620683755)

Manage your gym membership, schedule training sessions, and track your weekly fitness progress. Browse and purchase gym merchandise and supplements directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Membership management, Session scheduling, Weekly progress tracking, Merchandise purchasing, Supplement purchasing

**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 Alpha Athletics free?

Alpha Athletics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pet Growth Notes or Alpha Athletics?

Alpha Athletics is rated higher. Pet Growth Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Alpha Athletics averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pet Growth Notes or Alpha Athletics have ads?

Pet Growth Notes shows ads; Alpha Athletics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Growth Notes or Alpha Athletics?

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 8 months, and Alpha Athletics every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pet Growth Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alpha Athletics on October 23, 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.*