PetLinx vs Groomer.io V3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetLinx
Manage customer, pet, and booking information for pet grooming, boarding, and daycare businesses. Access and edit data online or offline, with automatic synchronization when reconnected.
- Customer management
- Pet profile management
- Booking scheduling
- Online and offline access
- Data synchronization
- Edit and add records
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The PetLinx app is a free addition for users of PetLinx software, our professional solution for pet groomers, boarding kennels and catteries, and dog daycare businesses. It enables users of the desktop or cloud editions of PetLinx to view/edit/add their customers, pets, and bookings on your iPhone or iPad. Use online or offline! The PetLinx app doesn't need a constant data connection to be used, and will syncronize back to your main PetLinx database when you're back online. If you experience any issues running this app please contact us at support@petlinx.com
Groomer.io V3
This platform simplifies and grows pet grooming businesses. It offers unlimited customer and pet records, automated client communication via SMS and calls, payroll reporting, and smart scheduling for mobile groomers. Accept deposits to reduce no-shows and manage your daily workflow efficiently.
- Unlimited customer & pet records
- Automated SMS & phone call communication
- Payroll reporting
- Smart mapping & scheduling
- Deposit acceptance
- Daily schedule view
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Groomer.io – The all-in-one platform built just for groomers, to simplify and grow your pet grooming business, with no chat or SMS fees and personalized support. Key Features • Unlimited Customer & Pet Records: Keep track of every client and pet with ease, storing key information like overdue vaccinations and unique pet characteristics. • Automated Communication: Send unlimited SMS messages and automated phone calls to keep clients informed about their appointments, with chat and SMS fees included. This includes "On Your Way" messages for mobile grooming and "Ready for Pickup" notifications for salons. • Payroll Reporting: this tool is integrated into Groomer.io to help payroll administrators easily track and manage staff hours, commissions, and tips. • Smart Mapping & Scheduling: Optimize routes for mobile groomers with smart map scheduling, reducing travel time and increasing efficiency. • Deposit Acceptance: Reduce no-shows by accepting deposits and ensuring commitment from clients. • Daily Schedule View: Stay on top of your day with a real-time view of your appointments and grooming status for enhanced workflow management. • Personalized White-Glove Onboarding & Support: Enjoy a seamless setup experience with dedicated, expert support, ensuring you and your team are fully prepared to make the most of Groomer.io. Care 100% for Your Grooming Business with Software that’s 100% for Groomers.
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Verdict
PetLinx and Groomer.io V3 both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of PetLinx's written reviews are positive against 0% of Groomer.io V3's. PetLinx also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Groomer.io V3's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for PetLinx against 2.0 for Groomer.io V3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PetLinx's written reviews are positive against 0% of Groomer.io V3's.
PetLinx ships an update every 6 weeks, Groomer.io V3 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetLinx | Groomer.io V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iLinx Solutions LLC | Groomer.io |
Customer experience
PetLinx
Groomer.io V3
In-app purchases
PetLinx
No in-app purchases
Groomer.io V3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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