# Speaker vs Petlibro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speaker at none against Petlibro's 10. Speaker also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.6). Petlibro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Speaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Petlibro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petlibro has 7.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Speaker's written reviews are positive against 13% of Petlibro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaker | Petlibro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-notes-for-speakers/id1294527857/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 19 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Daniel Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/960876165) | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-notes-for-speakers/id1294527857)

This app helps speakers organize their speech notes and track presentation timing. It includes a stopwatch to ensure speeches stay within the allotted duration. Designed for ease of use, it's a practical tool for public speaking.

**Highlights:** Store speech notes, Integrated stopwatch, Track speech duration, Simple interface, Organize presentation content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Petlibro

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #202 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device integration. Monitor feeding schedules, view live video, and receive timely notifications to ensure your pet's well-being from anywhere.

**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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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 Speaker free?

Speaker 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, Speaker or Petlibro?

Petlibro is rated higher. Speaker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Petlibro averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Speaker or Petlibro have ads?

Neither Speaker nor Petlibro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speaker or Petlibro?

Speaker ships an update weekly, and Petlibro weekly. Most recently, Speaker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Petlibro on November 10, 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.*