# Missing Pets vs Spotted Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Missing Pets at 4.7 against Spotted Pro's 2.1. Missing Pets also leads on ratings volume (927 vs 14) and review sentiment (36% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Missing Pets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Spotted Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Missing Pets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missing Pets has 927 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Missing Pets's written reviews are positive against 18% of Spotted Pro's.

Missing Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, Spotted Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Missing Pets | Spotted Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (927 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-pets-find-lost-pet/id1475782956/reviews)** | [2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotted-pro/id1491477487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **927** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Revinade AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139689087) | [Hofman Animal Care B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487463154) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Spotted Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotted-pro/id1491477487)

This app connects pet owners with finders to help locate lost pets quickly. It utilizes a scannable tag and provides instant notifications and location sharing when a pet is found. Users can manage their privacy and contact information.

**Highlights:** Connects pet owners with finders, Locate lost pets quickly, Scannable tag technology, Instant push notifications, Location sharing for finders, Privacy controls for shared information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotted Pro Care access | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Missing Pets free?

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

### Is Spotted Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Missing Pets or Spotted Pro?

Missing Pets is rated higher. Missing Pets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 927 ratings, while Spotted Pro averages 2.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Missing Pets or Spotted Pro have ads?

Neither Missing Pets nor Spotted Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Missing Pets or Spotted Pro?

Missing Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spotted Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Missing Pets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Spotted Pro on June 4, 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.*