# Beep Dog vs Missing Pets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Dog at none against Missing Pets's 4. Beep Dog also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Missing Pets's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Missing Pets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missing Pets has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beep Dog | Missing Pets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep-dog/id1381228368/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-pets-find-lost-pet/id1475782956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Anglin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370467438) | [Revinade AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139689087) |

## What reviewers say

### Beep Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep-dog/id1381228368)

This app allows you to register smart pet tags to protect your furry friends. Anyone with a smartphone can scan the tag to find the owner and you'll receive location notifications when your pet is found.

**Highlights:** Register smart pet tags, Scan tags with any smartphone, Receive location notifications, Pet owner contact information, Easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Beep Dog free?

Beep Dog 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, Beep Dog or Missing Pets?

Missing Pets is rated higher. Beep Dog averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Missing Pets averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Beep Dog or Missing Pets have ads?

Neither Beep Dog nor Missing Pets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beep Dog or Missing Pets?

Beep Dog ships an update every 2 weeks, and Missing Pets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beep Dog was updated on November 2, 2026 and Missing Pets on November 6, 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.*