# Pet Assure vs SwatchBase

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwatchBase at 100% against Pet Assure's 55%. SwatchBase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Pet Assure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 11). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwatchBase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pet Assure asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwatchBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Assure has 1.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Pet Assure's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwatchBase's.

Pet Assure ships an update monthly, SwatchBase every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Assure | SwatchBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-assure/id1469545739/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatchbase/id6796318790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pet Assure Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469545738) | [Jeremy Loyd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796318792) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Assure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-assure/id1469545739)

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.

**Highlights:** 25% discount on vet services, Digital ID card access, Add/edit pet profiles, Locate network veterinarians, Refer veterinarians, Update billing information

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Saves money on vet bills
- 🔍 Easy to find participating vets
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🤗 Great customer service
- 🐶 Helpful for pets with pre-existing conditions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Limited participating vets in some areas
- 🤔 Unclear coverage details
- 🤯 Difficult to cancel or get refunds
- 📞 Poor phone support
- 🤖 App glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently signs users out
- Vet information not always up-to-date
- Trouble submitting claims for reimbursement

**Requested features**

- 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


### SwatchBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swatchbase/id6796318790)

Organize and access all your saved paint colors with detailed information like brand, code, and finish. Categorize swatches by project and room for easy retrieval. Includes preloaded colors from major brands and custom color options.

**Highlights:** Organize paint colors, Save color details (brand, code, finish), Add custom colors, Organize by project and room, Preloaded brand colors, Export PDF reports (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| SwatchBase Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Assure free?

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

### Is SwatchBase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pet Assure or SwatchBase?

SwatchBase is rated higher. Pet Assure averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SwatchBase averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Pet Assure or SwatchBase have ads?

Neither Pet Assure nor SwatchBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Assure or SwatchBase?

Pet Assure ships an update monthly, and SwatchBase every 2 days. Most recently, Pet Assure was updated on November 6, 2026 and SwatchBase on November 7, 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.*