# PetScanner vs Hairlines

The clearest difference is rating: Hairlines at 5.0 against PetScanner's 1.2. Hairlines also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). PetScanner's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PetScanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Hairlines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hairlines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetScanner has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PetScanner | Hairlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petscanner/id1447633547/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hairlines/id1563168738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 3.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petscanner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447633546) | [HAIRLINES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563168558) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 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


### Hairlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hairlines/id1563168738)

This app connects users with vetted professionals for on-demand home cleaning and mobile grooming services. Book standard, deep, or move-in/out cleaning, or schedule haircuts and styling from licensed barbers and stylists at your location.

**Highlights:** On-demand cleaning services, Mobile grooming services, Vetted and background-checked professionals, Flexible scheduling, Home, office, and facility services, Standard, deep, and move-in/out cleaning options

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PetScanner free?

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

### Is Hairlines free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PetScanner or Hairlines?

Hairlines is rated higher. PetScanner averages 1.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Hairlines averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PetScanner or Hairlines have ads?

Neither PetScanner nor Hairlines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PetScanner or Hairlines?

PetScanner ships an update every 10 days, and Hairlines every 2 months. Most recently, PetScanner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hairlines 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.*