Comparison

Parking Kitty vs Petlibro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parking Kitty

Manage your entire parking experience directly from your smartphone. Pay for parking, extend your session, and receive notifications about your remaining time. This official city app simplifies street parking.

Highlights
  • Pay for parking sessions
  • Extend parking time remotely
  • Receive low time notifications
  • Manage parking history
  • Get email receipts
Features
Currently charting
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Parking just got easier in Portland! Parking Kitty, the City of Portland’s official mobile parking app, provides users with the convenience of handling the entire parking experience from their smartphone. Park, pay, extend and manage your parking session from your fingertips. It’s the cat’s meow! Get Started Today: Download the free Parking Kitty app Park where you see the Parking Kitty signs Pay for your parking session from your phone The Perks of Parking Kitty: - Receive “meow” notifications when your parking session time is low - Extend your parking session through the app - Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session - Manage your parking history through the mobile app Parking Kitty mobile parking app is making Portland meow! Make your parking experience as simple as possible -- download Parking Kitty today.

About

Petlibro

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device connectivity. Monitor well-being, set feeding schedules, and stay connected with live video streaming. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is looked after.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Streamlined feeding schedules
  • Customizable voice messages
  • Live video streaming
  • Cloud video storage
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE Petlibro and PETLIBRO Lite are two different apps. Make sure you download the correct one for your device. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GRANARY SMART FEEDER USERS: To ensure you're using the correct app, please scan the QR code provided on your product or manual. Introduction: Petlibro helps you take care of your pets with ease, giving you access and peace of mind no matter where you are. Our app connects with a range of smart devices, including the Dockstream, Space, Air, Granary, and Polar, so your pet care is only a tap away. Why choose Petlibro? - Remote device control: Easily manage your Petlibro WiFi-connected feeders and fountains from anywhere, making sure your pets are always looked after, even when you're away. - Real-time monitoring: Keep up with your pet's well-being with device status updates, activity logs, and timely notifications so you can quickly address their needs. - Streamlined feeding schedules: Set up routine feedings with ease to maintain a consistent diet for your pets. You can even customize voice messages to make mealtime special. - Stay connected anytime with video: Watch live video streaming and access saved cloud videos, so you’re always in touch with your pets, even when you're apart. - User-friendly support: Get the help you need through our easy-to-use interface, ensuring your pet's care is never interrupted. Supported devices: - PLAF103 Granary Smart Feeder - PLAF203 Granary Smart Camera Feeder - PLWF105 Dockstream Smart Fountain - PLAF107 Space Smart Feeder - PLAF108 Air Smart Feeder - PLAF109 Polar Smart Wet Food Feeder - PLAF301 One RFID Smart Feeder - And more... Join thousands of pet owners Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with easy, reliable pet care. Download Petlibro today and stay connected with your pets. For Granary Feeder series owners, scan the QR code on your product or manual to get the correct app: Petlibro or Petlibro Lite. Download Petlibro now and embark on a journey of enhanced connection with your pets! If you are using the Petlibro Camera Feeder, you can also subscribe to our video cloud storage service in the APP. Important: Cloud storage is not required to use the camera on the Granary Camera Feeder. You can save videos directly if you have your own microSD card. Continuous monthly/annual cloud storage service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$11.99 per month, $59.99/$119.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Continuous monthly/annual petlibro care service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$12.99 per month, $59.99/$129.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Legal Information: - Privacy Policy https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/privacy - User Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/conditions - Cloud Storage Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/cloud_storage/cloud_storage_en.html - End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parking Kitty3 screens
Petlibro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parking Kitty at 61% against Petlibro's 13%. Parking Kitty also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Petlibro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 35 months) and chart position (#55 vs #204). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Parking Kitty asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parking Kitty holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 7.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Parking Kitty's written reviews are positive against 13% of Petlibro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parking Kitty ships an update every 35 months, Petlibro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Parking Kitty versus Petlibro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParking KittyPetlibro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8.8K ratings) — better4.5 (7.4K ratings)
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews — better12.8% of reviews
Number of ratings8.8K — better7.4K
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#204#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of PortlandDesignlibro Inc

Customer experience

Parking Kitty

All ratings8,821 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%

Petlibro

All ratings7,426 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews953 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral17.7%
Negative69.5%

User reviews

Parking Kitty

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simplicity
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Saves time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work with UK debit cards
  • 💰 Excessive fees/surcharges
  • 🚫 Can't cancel/end sessions early
  • 🚫 Doesn't recognize UK mobile numbers
  • 🚫 Predatory monopoly practices

Petlibro

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote feeding
  • 📊 Detailed feeding logs
  • 🎥 Camera and microphone features
  • 🔒 Secure device sharing
  • 🐱 Helpful for multi-pet households

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app malfunctions
  • 📢 Excessive and inaccurate notifications
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and information architecture
  • 💰 Subscription paywall for key features
  • 🔄 Lack of multi-device synchronization

Bugs and requests

Parking Kitty

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches causing multiple simultaneous charges
  • Inconsistent parking enforcement despite app payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to pay and extend time from Apple Watch
  • Provide option to rollover unused parking time
  • Add ability to end parking sessions early
  • Improve notification system to better alert users of expiring time
  • Integrate zone identification based on geolocation

Petlibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently disconnects from devices
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incorrect water level and consumption reporting
  • Difficulty reconnecting devices after firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize feeding schedules and portions
  • Integration with smart home systems
  • Voice message playback without dispensing food
  • Small portion dispensing for precise dietary control
  • Improved water intake tracking and history

In-app purchases

None

Parking Kitty

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Petlibro

Subscriptions11
  • Standard Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Care Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$11.991 Month
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  • AI Standard Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Care Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • AI Premium Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Care Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Care Plus Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • AI Premium Yearly7 Days trial$169.991 Year

Questions

Is Parking Kitty free?
Parking Kitty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petlibro free?
Petlibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parking Kitty or Petlibro?
Parking Kitty is rated higher. Parking Kitty averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Petlibro averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Parking Kitty or Petlibro have ads?
Neither Parking Kitty nor Petlibro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parking Kitty or Petlibro?
Parking Kitty ships an update every 35 months, and Petlibro weekly. Most recently, Parking Kitty was updated on October 16, 2026 and Petlibro on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Parking Kitty or Petlibro?
Parking Kitty currently peaks at #204 in the App Store charts, and Petlibro at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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