Comparison

Perks vs PetScanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Perks

Access exclusive discounts of up to 50% off at various hotels, restaurants, shops, and more. Search for offers by keyword or location, browse categories, and save your favorites for future use. Requires a valid Perks card to register and log in.

Highlights
  • Exclusive discounts up to 50% off
  • Search offers by keyword or location
  • Browse deals by 7 categories
  • Map function to find nearby discounts
  • Save favorite offers
  • Leave reviews on redeemed offers
  • Suggest new venues
Features
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Are you a Perks cardholder? Download the Perks mobile app for free today to make the most of your Perks card by continuously saving on the go. Login for instant access to all your EXCLUSIVE discounts of up to 50% off at various hotels, restaurants, cafés, golf courses, bowling alleys, gyms, leisure centres, high street shops, hairdressers, cinemas and much more across the country! As one of the leading employee rewards programmes across the UK and Ireland, Perks brings over 1,500 substantial savings to your fingertips with something for everyone to enjoy from all your local favourites to big, nationwide brands. With the Perks app, you can: • Search for specific offers with ease by keyword or location using the search bar. • Browse our 7 categories to find deals tailored to you. • Use the map function to find the nearby discounts on your doorstep, or look for offers in a different town by simply adjusting the map or by typing the location in the search bar. • Leave reviews on any offers you have redeemed to share your experience with other Perks members. • Save your favourite offers for later, enabling you to save time and time again! • Suggest venues to us for possible discounts in the near future… And redeeming an offer on the app is simple: • Choose your favourite(s) offer from the 1,500 available • Press the ‘How to Use’ button on the full offer page and follow the redemption instructions • Visit the venue to avail of your offer, and enjoy! Take the tour to best familiarize yourself with how the app works, and be sure to visit regularly to enter exciting competitions and ensure you don’t miss out on the newest offers! “I love the app. It’s very handy when you’re in a new town and you would like to see what offers are close” Please note: You must have a valid Perks Card in order to register and/or login on the app. We’re here to help! Got a question, suggestion or need help accessing the app? please Contact Us at info@perksdirectory.com

About

PetScanner

This app facilitates pet microchip registration and identification for owners and professionals. It helps reunite lost pets quickly by scanning microchips and providing contact information for registered pets. It also guides users on next steps for unregistered or externally registered pets.

Highlights
  • Microchip registration
  • Contact detail updates
  • Smart microchip scanner pairing
  • FDX-B microchip reading
  • Lost pet reunification support
  • Database identification
Features
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PetScanner is built to support both pet keepers and professionals, including vets, rescues and local authorities, we combine registration and scanning in one system. This helps reduce delays in identifying pets and increases the likelihood of a safe and quick reunion. As a DEFRA-compliant microchip database, we allow keepers to securely register their pet’s microchip details for a small fee. Registration includes unlimited contact detail updates for life and optional subscription benefits giving you exclusive perks on top of your DEFRA registration. Alongside registration, the PetScanner app pairs with the PetScanner smart microchip scanner to provide fast and effective identification of microchipped animals. The scanner reads FDX-B (15-digit) microchips in dogs, cats and other animals, instantly displaying the unique microchip number within the app. Please note, a PetScanner smart microchip scanner is required to scan your pet – you cannot scan the microchip with your smartphone alone. When a pet is scanned, PetScanner guides you through the next steps based on the microchip’s registration status. If the microchip is registered with PetScanner, the keeper’s contact details will be displayed, making it easy to get in touch. If the microchip is registered with another database, PetScanner will identify the relevant database and provide the appropriate contact information. If no registration is found, the chip number is still shown, allowing the pet to be identified and registered if needed. EULA: https://www.petscanner.com/index.php/end-user-license-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.petscanner.com/index.php/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Perks4 screens
PetScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Perks at 3.0 against PetScanner's 1.2. Perks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (14% vs 4%). PetScanner's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PetScanner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Perks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perks holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetScanner has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Perks's written reviews are positive against 4% of PetScanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perks ships an update every 2 months, PetScanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Perks versus PetScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerksPetScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.2 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better3.5% of reviews
Number of ratings251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLUB MARKETING SERVICES LTDPetscanner

Customer experience

Perks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.0%

PetScanner

All ratings51 ratings
Positive2.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative96.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive3.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative93.0%

Bugs and requests

Perks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PetScanner

Reported bugs

78 issues
  • App keeps stopping/freezing
  • Barcode scanner not working
  • App closes when entering chip number manually
  • Login issues
  • Subscription automatically added
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  • App crashes during registration/launch/setup
  • Pet details not registering/adding
  • Spinning wheel when adding pet
  • Links to EULA/privacy policy broken
  • Pet not legally registered
  • Incorrect pet information displayed
  • Cannot correct incorrect information
  • App requires Bluetooth scanner
  • Cannot change pet photos
  • Incorrect breed information displayed
  • Registration requires street address
  • App requires additional hardware (scanner)
  • Payment taken but pet not added
  • Discount only via app
  • App may not work for all users
  • App harvests personal data
  • No scanning functionality
  • App tells you to buy scanner after registration
  • App requires too much personal info
  • App is not a scanner
  • App requires attachment/external scanner
  • App doesn't use phone's hardware for scanning
  • Pictures uploaded sideways
  • Cannot delete or upload photos
  • Constantly crashing
  • Needs serious update
  • App is not a scanner
  • Requires separate Bluetooth device
  • Search radius measurement is off
  • App kept crashing when trying to search
  • Have to buy something
  • Not worth it
  • Couldn't get app to pair with scanner
  • Subscription not showing
  • Have to buy scanner to scan
  • False advertising
  • Deceptive description
  • Useless
  • Total junk
  • Force closes
  • Immediate crash
  • Only allows Google registration via Safari
  • App wouldn't open after registration
  • Terrible app and website
  • Incorrect pet details recorded
  • No colors for Tabby cats
  • Date of birth changes to 1970
  • Pay individually for each microchip
  • Poor performance
  • Misleading name
  • Waste of time
  • Requires you to buy their gear
  • Garbage app
  • Too much personal info required
  • Worthless
  • Not a scanner app at all
  • Stealing from legit microchip companies
  • Wannabe company with no purpose
  • Total fraud
  • Absolute garbage
  • Doesn't do anything
  • Doesn't allow free scanning
  • Terrible app
  • Barely functional
  • Security risk?
  • Dodgy
  • So bad
  • Not a scanner
  • Requires 9.99 scanner
  • Junk
  • Bs app
  • Needs your address
  • Misleading name

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve scanning functionality
  • Allow manual entry of chip number without crashing
  • Fix website login issues
  • Provide clear information about scanner requirement upfront
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  • Allow deletion of personal details
  • Add more pet colors and breed options
  • Allow registration of multiple microchips in one payment
  • Improve search radius accuracy
  • Allow users to correct incorrect pet information
  • Make subscription removal easier
  • Fix issues with address validation for rural areas
  • Allow users to update photos and share missing pet information
  • Enable direct phone hardware scanning
  • Offer a discount for multiple pets when paying via app
  • Provide a warning on the app if it may not work for all users

In-app purchases

None

Perks

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

PetScanner

Subscriptions11
  • Quarterly subscription, 1 pet$2.993 Months
  • Quarterly subscription, 2 pets$5.993 Months
  • Quarterly subscription, 3 pets$8.493 Months
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  • Quarterly subscription, 5 pets$12.493 Months
  • Quarterly subscription, 6 pets$14.493 Months
  • Quarterly subscription 12 pets$26.493 Months
  • Quarterly subscription 16 pets$32.993 Months
  • Quarterly subscription 17 pets$33.993 Months
  • Quarterly subscription 18 pets$34.993 Months
  • Quarterly subscription 19 pets$35.993 Months
  • Quarterly subscription 20 pets$36.993 Months

Questions

Is Perks free?
Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PetScanner free?
PetScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Perks or PetScanner?
Perks is rated higher. Perks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PetScanner averages 1.2 from 51 ratings.
Do Perks or PetScanner have ads?
Neither Perks nor PetScanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perks or PetScanner?
Perks ships an update every 2 months, and PetScanner every 10 days. Most recently, Perks was updated on October 3, 2026 and PetScanner on October 16, 2026.

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