# Pet Cloud vs The Cat Box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pet Cloud at none against The Cat Box's 3. Pet Cloud also leads on ratings volume (9.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). The Cat Box's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Cat Box sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pet Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Cat Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Cloud has 9.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pet Cloud ships an update weekly, The Cat Box every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Cloud | The Cat Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-cloud/id1278520013/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cat-box-cat-breeder/id6809031065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Figo Pet Insurance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002677456) | [Skyler Lauren](https://appshunter.io/developer/889907116) |

## 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 vaccination reminders. Connect with other pet owners, discover local pet services, and get instant access to live veterinary professionals. The app also offers integrated pet insurance features.

**Highlights:** Organize medical and adoption records, Set vaccination and shot reminders, Connect with local pet owners, Discover pet-friendly services and locations, Access live veterinary professionals 24/7, Integrated pet insurance claim submission

**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


### The Cat Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cat-box-cat-breeder/id6809031065)

This app helps cat breeders manage all aspects of their cattery, from tracking cat health and breeding to organizing kitten families and appointments. It simplifies record-keeping, photo management, and communication with potential buyers.

**Highlights:** Cat and kitten profiles, Health record tracking, Breeding and pregnancy planning, Kitten family management, Photo and video organization, Appointment scheduling, Cattery newsletter creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Founder Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Cloud free?

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

### Is The Cat Box free?

The Cat Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pet Cloud or The Cat Box?

The Cat Box is rated higher. Pet Cloud averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while The Cat Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pet Cloud or The Cat Box have ads?

Neither Pet Cloud nor The Cat Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Cloud or The Cat Box?

Pet Cloud ships an update weekly, and The Cat Box every 2 days. Most recently, Pet Cloud was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Cat Box on October 26, 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.*