# Halo Collar vs My PetSafe®

The clearest difference is rating: Halo Collar at 4.1 against My PetSafe®'s 3.7. Halo Collar also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 789) and review sentiment (70% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Halo Collar holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo Collar has 9.6K ratings behind it against 789, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Halo Collar's written reviews are positive against 59% of My PetSafe®'s.

Halo Collar ships an update every 3 weeks, My PetSafe® fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halo Collar | My PetSafe® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-collar/id1476830649/reviews)** | [3.7 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-petsafe/id1498476188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 789 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 324 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476830648) | [Radio Systems Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326173459) |

## What reviewers say

### Halo Collar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-collar/id1476830649)

This app manages a smart collar system that creates virtual fences to keep dogs safely contained. It offers expert training, real-time activity tracking, and instant communication with your pet from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Virtual fence creation, Expert dog training methods, Real-time safety tracking, Activity monitoring, Instant pet communication, Customizable feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best thing I've ever bought!
- 🔒 Great Service
- 👍 Problem Solved!
- 👍 Great for larger properties!
- 👍 Life savers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection
- 🐛 Awful.
- 🐛 Good, not great
- 🔋 I wish the 'zap' was stronger.
- 🐛 Mediocre at best

**Reported bugs**

- GPS inaccuracies
- Collar malfunctions
- Connectivity issues
- Battery life problems

**Requested features**

- Custom No Go Zones
- Remote control option


### My PetSafe®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-petsafe/id1498476188)

Manage all your connected PetSafe® smart pet products from a single app. Create pet profiles, personalize product names, and share access with family members to easily care for your pets, whether you're home or away.

**Highlights:** Connect to PetSafe® smart products, Manage products in one place, Create pet profiles, Personalize product names, Share access with family

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great litter box
- 🚀 Convenient feeder
- 🚀 Reliable product
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Trustworthy feeder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable app notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during setup
- Feeder disconnects from WiFi frequently
- App fails to save schedule changes
- Feeder dispenses double portions randomly
- App shows incorrect time zone

**Requested features**

- Add ability to toggle meal schedules on/off
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add more customization options for feeding
- Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides
- Improve app notifications and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halo Collar free?

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

### Is My PetSafe® free?

My PetSafe® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halo Collar or My PetSafe®?

Halo Collar is rated higher. Halo Collar averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while My PetSafe® averages 3.7 from 789 ratings.

### Do Halo Collar or My PetSafe® have ads?

Neither Halo Collar nor My PetSafe® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halo Collar or My PetSafe®?

Halo Collar ships an update every 3 weeks, and My PetSafe® fortnightly. Most recently, Halo Collar was updated on November 5, 2026 and My PetSafe® on November 3, 2026.

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