# Cat Tailer vs Missing Pets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat Tailer at none against Missing Pets's 4. Cat Tailer also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Missing Pets's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Missing Pets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Cat Tailer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cat Tailer against 4.7 for Missing Pets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 367 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Cat Tailer's written reviews are positive against 36% of Missing Pets's.

Cat Tailer ships an update every 3 months, Missing Pets every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Tailer | Missing Pets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-tailer/id1300314600/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-pets-find-lost-pet/id1475782956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 367 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ambystoma Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300314599) | [Revinade AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139689087) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Tailer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-tailer/id1300314600)

This device attaches to your cat's collar and uses Bluetooth to help you locate them within a 328-foot range. Receive alerts when your cat returns home. It's waterproof, lightweight, and has a long-lasting, replaceable battery.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth tracking, Long range (328 ft), Waterproof design, Smartphone/tablet compatible, Return home alerts, Lightweight for kittens, Long-lasting replaceable battery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps find cats
- 👍 Good for peace of mind
- 👍 Customer service is good
- 👍 Works well for cats that don't wander far
- 👍 Light can be turned off for stealth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance readings
- 🐛 Limited range
- 🐛 Sound feature doesn't always work
- 🐛 Collar can be bulky/uncomfortable
- 🐛 App can be laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Distance readings are inaccurate
- Sound feature stops working
- App requires constant GPS access
- Tracker shows incorrect distances when cat is close

**Requested features**

- Improve accuracy of distance readings
- Increase range
- Fix sound feature
- Make collar less bulky/more comfortable
- Improve app responsiveness


### Missing Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-pets-find-lost-pet/id1475782956)

This app helps reunite lost and found pets with their owners by connecting users with people in their local area. You can post details and photos of missing or found animals to alert your community and facilitate a quick reunion.

**Highlights:** Report lost pets, Report found pets, Post pet photos and location, Notify nearby users, Share pet posts, Community pet search

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Visibility | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Boosted Post | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Post | $29.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Post | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful in reuniting lost pets
- ⭐ Numerous apps for pet reunification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Full of bugs
- 💰 Expensive pricing model
- 🔍 Unable to drill down to specific locations
- 🔒 Unauthorized account charges
- 🤔 Capitalizing on pet owners' misery

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not reflecting current pet information
- Account suspension for no apparent reason

**Requested features**

- Sort missing/found pets from newest to oldest
- Improve app reliability and accuracy for Canadian users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Tailer free?

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

### Is Missing Pets free?

Missing Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Tailer or Missing Pets?

Missing Pets is rated higher. Cat Tailer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Missing Pets averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Cat Tailer or Missing Pets have ads?

Neither Cat Tailer nor Missing Pets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Tailer or Missing Pets?

Cat Tailer ships an update every 3 months, and Missing Pets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cat Tailer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Missing Pets on October 24, 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.*