# Missing Pets vs GPC Smart

Missing Pets and GPC Smart both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GPC Smart's written reviews are positive against 36% of Missing Pets's. GPC Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Missing Pets's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Missing Pets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. GPC Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Missing Pets against 4.8 for GPC Smart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missing Pets has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Missing Pets's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPC Smart's.

Missing Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, GPC Smart every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Missing Pets | GPC Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-pets-find-lost-pet/id1475782956/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-smart/id1564323031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Revinade AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139689087) | [Syneroid Technologies Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564323033) |

## 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


### GPC Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-smart/id1564323031)

This system helps recover lost pets by linking a digital profile to a physical tag. Owners can create detailed pet profiles, receive location notifications when tags are scanned, and share important ownership and vaccination records. It's designed for pet owners, shelters, and first responders to enhance pet safety and identification.

**Highlights:** Online expanded animal profiles, Multiple contact information, Proof of vaccinations and ownership, Lost pet map, Location notifications upon tag scan, FirstNet® Verified for emergency management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Missing Pets free?

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

### Is GPC Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Missing Pets or GPC Smart?

GPC Smart is rated higher. Missing Pets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while GPC Smart averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Missing Pets or GPC Smart have ads?

Neither Missing Pets nor GPC Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Missing Pets or GPC Smart?

Missing Pets ships an update every 2 weeks, and GPC Smart every 20 months. Most recently, Missing Pets was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPC Smart on October 2, 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.*