# Parking Kitty vs Petlibro

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 (#56 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Parking Kitty | Petlibro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-kitty/id1222730617/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 7.4K |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 64 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Portland](https://appshunter.io/developer/351455619) | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) |

## What reviewers say

### Parking Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-kitty/id1222730617)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing multiple simultaneous charges
- Inconsistent parking enforcement despite app payment

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #169 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Care Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| AI Standard Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Care Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Care Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Care Plus Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| AI Premium Yearly | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*