# Pet Growth Notes vs Bearly Together

The clearest difference is rating: Bearly Together at 5.0 against Pet Growth Notes's 4.4. Bearly Together also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). Pet Growth Notes's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Bearly Together sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bearly Together 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 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 8 months, Bearly Together every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Growth Notes | Bearly Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-growth-notes/id1202148489/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearly-together-love-tracker/id6748582876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Mitesh Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782834525) |

## 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


### Bearly Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearly-together-love-tracker/id6748582876)

This app helps couples strengthen their relationship through daily gamified activities and gentle prompts. Log loving actions to care for an adorable virtual bear, fostering emotional closeness and mutual appreciation. Track your relationship's progress and celebrate milestones together.

**Highlights:** Gamified love care with a virtual bear, Daily prompts for micro-moments, Mutual appreciation tracking, Relationship progress meter, Milestone and achievement celebration, Private notes and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Growth Notes free?

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

### Is Bearly Together free?

Bearly Together is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pet Growth Notes or Bearly Together?

Bearly Together is rated higher. Pet Growth Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Bearly Together averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pet Growth Notes or Bearly Together have ads?

Pet Growth Notes shows ads; Bearly Together does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Growth Notes or Bearly Together?

Pet Growth Notes ships an update every 8 months, and Bearly Together every 2 days. Most recently, Pet Growth Notes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bearly Together on October 30, 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.*