# PetScanner vs Missing Pets

The clearest difference is rating: Missing Pets at 4.7 against PetScanner's 1.2. Missing Pets also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 4%) and ratings volume (927 vs 51). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PetScanner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Missing Pets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Missing Pets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missing Pets has 927 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of PetScanner's written reviews are positive against 36% of Missing Pets's.

PetScanner ships an update every 10 days, Missing Pets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetScanner | Missing Pets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petscanner/id1447633547/reviews) | **[4.7 (927 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-pets-find-lost-pet/id1475782956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **927** |
| Positive reviews | 3.5% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petscanner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447633546) | [Revinade AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139689087) |

## What reviewers say

### PetScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petscanner/id1447633547)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly subscription, 1 pet | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription, 2 pets | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription, 3 pets | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription, 5 pets | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription, 6 pets | $14.49 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription 12 pets | $26.49 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription 16 pets | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription 17 pets | $33.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription 18 pets | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription 19 pets | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly subscription 20 pets | $36.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Massive improvement since update
- 👍 Scanners can be used multiple times
- 👍 Customer service from Kieran was helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps stopping working
- 🐛 App keeps freezing
- 🐛 Barcode scanner does not work
- 🐛 Entering chip number manually closes app
- 🐛 Cannot log into account

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps stopping/freezing
- Barcode scanner not working
- App closes when entering chip number manually
- Login issues
- Subscription automatically added

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 PetScanner free?

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

### Is Missing Pets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PetScanner or Missing Pets?

Missing Pets is rated higher. PetScanner averages 1.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Missing Pets averages 4.7 from 927 ratings.

### Do PetScanner or Missing Pets have ads?

Neither PetScanner nor Missing Pets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PetScanner or Missing Pets?

PetScanner ships an update every 10 days, and Missing Pets every 2 weeks. Most recently, PetScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Missing Pets on September 25, 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.*