# Pet Cloud vs Brick

Pet Cloud and Brick both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Brick's written reviews are positive against 28% of Pet Cloud's. Brick also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked) and ratings volume (55K vs 9.8K). Pet Cloud's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pet Cloud against 4.9 for Brick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 55K ratings behind it against 9.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Pet Cloud's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

Pet Cloud ships an update weekly, Brick every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Cloud | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-cloud/id1278520013/reviews) | **[4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.8K | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 100 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Figo Pet Insurance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002677456) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-cloud/id1278520013)

Manage all your pet's important information, from medical records to photos, in one organized place. Set reminders for vet visits, connect with other pet owners, and discover local pet-friendly services. Get instant access to live vet support and integrated pet insurance options.

**Highlights:** Organized pet records and documents, Customizable reminders for appointments, Connect with local pet owners, Discover pet-friendly services, Integrated pet insurance management, 24/7 live vet access

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to submit claims
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🤖 Helpful live vet chat
- 💰 Quick reimbursements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Unreliable AI chat feature
- 🤖 Impersonal live vet chat
- 📱 Poor app performance and UX
- 💳 Misleading insurance coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication issues
- Notifications and achievement sections not loading
- Vet chat feature frequently crashing
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to archive vet chat sessions
- Better support for landscape mode and external keyboards
- Improved notification system for claims and policy updates
- More transparency in insurance coverage and claim decisions


### Brick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain focus by temporarily removing distracting applications and notifications from your phone. It uses NFC hardware to create distraction-free periods, allowing you to concentrate on important tasks or activities. Reconnect with your apps by simply tapping your device again.

**Highlights:** Temporarily remove distracting apps, Block notifications, Customize unblocked apps, Track usage history, NFC hardware integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Helps reclaim time and attention
- 🔒 Physical barrier prevents mindless usage
- 💡 Customizable blocking/allowing modes
- 🚀 Improves productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- 🐛 Difficulty setting up and configuring
- 🐛 Limited number of apps that can be allowed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting apps to block/allow
- Saved settings get deleted or reset unexpectedly
- Inability to block certain apps like Safari
- Bricked mode not working as expected after phone restart

**Requested features**

- Scheduled bricking/unbricking modes
- Remote bricking option
- Ability to block more than 50 apps
- Improved app stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Cloud free?

Pet Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pet Cloud or Brick?

Brick is rated higher. Pet Cloud averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 55K ratings.

### Do Pet Cloud or Brick have ads?

Neither Pet Cloud nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Cloud or Brick?

Pet Cloud ships an update weekly, and Brick every 5 days. Most recently, Pet Cloud was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brick on September 25, 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.*