# Pet Partner vs Petlibro

The clearest difference is rating: Petlibro at 4.5 against Pet Partner's 2.0. Petlibro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 32). Pet Partner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pet Partner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Petlibro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petlibro has 7.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 13% positive.

Pet Partner ships an update every 3 months, Petlibro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Partner | Petlibro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-partner/id1371315610/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | **12.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 23 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [泽明 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270084552) | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Partner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-partner/id1371315610)

This app helps you manage your pet's feeding schedule. It's ideal for young pets needing precise, timed meals, allowing remote feeding or automatic scheduling.

**Highlights:** Remote pet feeding, Precise food portioning, Automatic feeding schedules, Ideal for small animals, Timed meal delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Petlibro

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #192 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device connectivity. Monitor well-being, set feeding schedules, and stay connected with live video streaming. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is looked after.

**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 (11)**

| 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 |
| AI Premium Yearly | $169.99 | 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 Pet Partner free?

Pet Partner 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, Pet Partner or Petlibro?

Petlibro is rated higher. Pet Partner averages 2.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Petlibro averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Pet Partner or Petlibro have ads?

Neither Pet Partner nor Petlibro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Partner or Petlibro?

Pet Partner ships an update every 3 months, and Petlibro weekly. Most recently, Pet Partner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Petlibro on October 20, 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.*