# Heel! vs Pet

The clearest difference is rating: Pet at 4.2 against Heel!'s 3.8. Pet also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Heel!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Heel!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Pet's.

Heel! ships an update every 6 weeks, Pet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heel! | Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heel/id1316789744/reviews) | **[4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-care/id1595781193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Live Oak Veterinary Equipment and Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337699660) | [Haochen Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595781195) |

## What reviewers say

### Heel!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heel/id1316789744)

Manage your pet's health with medication and feeding reminders. Connect with your veterinarian to receive prescription updates and track your pet's care schedule. Never miss a dose or appointment again.

**Highlights:** Medication reminders, Feeding time schedules, Exercise reminders, Caretaker contact integration, Veterinarian network, Prescription updates, Dosage tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-care/id1595781193)

Manage your pet's health and daily routines with this comprehensive organizer. Track feeding, weight, and set reminders for all your furry friends. Share pet profiles and access daily tips to ensure responsible pet ownership.

**Highlights:** Individual pet profiles, Feeding and weight tracking, Daily pet facts and tips, Shareable pet profiles, Customizable reminders, Agenda overview

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heel! free?

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

### Is Pet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heel! or Pet?

Pet is rated higher. Heel! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pet averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do Heel! or Pet have ads?

Neither Heel! nor Pet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heel! or Pet?

Heel! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Heel! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pet on November 3, 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.*