# HomeNext vs Pet Marvel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeNext at none against Pet Marvel's 10. HomeNext also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pet Marvel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HomeNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

HomeNext ships an update every 4 weeks, Pet Marvel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeNext | Pet Marvel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-marvel/id1572382771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lik On Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/912327670) | [Shanghai Birdsong Huaxiang Pet Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572382773) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homenext/id1472991984)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pet Marvel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-marvel/id1572382771)

This app connects pet owners with smart devices for enhanced pet care. Manage smart devices, create detailed pet profiles, and track health information like vaccinations with customizable reminders. It supports multiple smart products for comprehensive pet management.

**Highlights:** Smart device control and management, Quick device pairing and unpairing, Remote device operation, Device sharing capabilities, Detailed pet profiles, Vaccine and deworming reminders, Multi-product connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-day video history (1 month) | $1.39 | one-time |
| 3 days video history （1 month） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7-day video history (1 month) | $4.49 | one-time |
| 7 days video history （1 month） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video history(1 month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30 days video history （1 month） | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7-day video history (1 year) | $32.99 | one-time |
| 7 days video history （1 year） | $32.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video history (1 year) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 30 days video history （1 year） | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeNext free?

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

### Is Pet Marvel free?

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

### Do HomeNext or Pet Marvel have ads?

Pet Marvel shows ads; HomeNext does not.

### Which is updated more often, HomeNext or Pet Marvel?

HomeNext ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pet Marvel monthly. Most recently, HomeNext was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pet Marvel on October 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.*