Pet Assure vs Barkbus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pet Assure
This veterinary discount plan offers 25% savings on in-house medical services at participating veterinarians. Access your digital ID card, manage your pets, and find network vets easily through the app.
- 25% discount on vet services
- Digital ID card access
- Add/edit pet profiles
- Locate network veterinarians
- Refer veterinarians
- Update billing information
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Pet Assure is a Veterinary Discount Plan that saves you 25% on in-house medical services at every vet visit. Simply show your Digital ID card at any network veterinarian and they will reduce your bill right at the time of service. With the Pet Assure app you can: • Access your Digital ID card • Add or edit the pets on your account • Locate a Network Veterinarian • Refer a veterinarian to join the Pet Assure network • Update your billing information Coming Soon! • Request your pet's medical records from your veterinarian • Share medical records with other pet caretakers like your groomer or boarding facility • Set up preventative and medication reminders
Barkbus
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Barkbus brings premium dog grooming right to your doorstep, making it easy to keep your pup looking and feeling their best. With Barkbus, you can: • Book appointments in minutes Choose your address, select your dog or dogs, and pick the services that fit your needs. • Enjoy flexible scheduling View available time windows and choose the arrival time that works best for you. • Groom multiple pets in one visit Add all your dogs and schedule grooming for everyone at once. • Choose services for every dog From Signature Grooming to specialty cuts and custom options. • Manage your profile and pets Update addresses, pet details, contact information, and payment methods in one place. • Stay on top of appointments Receive reminders and add upcoming visits directly to your calendar. Professional stylists, stress free grooming, all from the comfort of your home. Download Barkbus today and give your dog the grooming experience they deserve
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barkbus at fortnightly against Pet Assure's monthly. Pet Assure's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pet Assure ships an update monthly, Barkbus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pet Assure | Barkbus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pet Assure Corp. | Barkbushq |
Bugs and requests
Pet Assure
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently signs users out
- Vet information not always up-to-date
- Trouble submitting claims for reimbursement
Requested features
5 requests- Add more participating vets
- Provide clearer coverage information
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Allow online cancellation and refunds
- Integrate with digital wallets for ID cards
Barkbus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pet Assure
No in-app purchases
Barkbus
No in-app purchases
