Comparison

Direct4.me vs Pet Center

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Direct4.me

This app offers a secure and contactless way to manage package deliveries and pickups. It allows you to track shipments to smart lockers, authorize others to collect packages, and use lockers for sending items to friends or for online sales. Enjoy full control over your deliveries without waiting or visiting post offices.

Highlights
  • Contactless package delivery
  • Smart parcel locker access
  • Shipment tracking
  • Authorize package pickup
  • Send packages via locker
  • Secure and private access
Features
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Direct4.me is a new way of safe and contactless delivery of your packages. Through the mobile app it allows you to have a total control over your packages. Say goodbye to notices left on your door about unsuccessful delivery, chasing the courier or worse, waiting in line for your package at the Post office, and say hello to a solution that brings your online purchases straight to your door. Track the shipment When your package is routed to the smart parcel locker, you will be immediately notified when it’s available for pickup. Anyone can deliver to the smart locker at any time and you can pick it up whenever is best for you. Authorize a friend You can authorize your friend or family member to use your locker. Access can be granted as permanent, time limited or for a single package. This way, the package can be retrieved for you by your younger sister or your grandma Drop off your package Want to leave the notes for a school exam for your friend? Or maybe you engage in online trade? The smart locker can be used as contactless pickup point. Create a new shipment, describe the content, enter the mobile number of the recipient and drop the package in the locker. The recipient will be notified immediately that the package is waiting in your locker and you can go about your business as you please. Privacy and safety Never worry if there is a package for you in the locker, as only you can open the locker or a person that you authorize. Furthermore, if you’d like to buy a secret gift for a loved one, you can set up the process so only you will receive notifications and permission to open the locker. Do you have additional questions? Write to us at support@direct4.me

About

Pet Center

This app delivers pet supplies directly to your door. It offers a convenient way to purchase essentials for your beloved animals without leaving home. Enjoy a streamlined shopping experience for all your pet's needs.

Highlights
  • Pet supply delivery
  • Convenient shopping
  • Home delivery
  • Wide range of pet essentials
Features
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Pet center provides you pet supplies delivered to you.

Screenshots

Direct4.me4 screens
Pet Center2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pet Center at 67% against Direct4.me's 23%. Pet Center also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Direct4.me's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pet Center holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Direct4.me's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pet Center's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Direct4.me ships an update fortnightly, Pet Center every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Direct4.me versus Pet Center: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect4.mePet Center
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (22 ratings)3.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect4me d.o.oOnCall Company

Customer experience

Direct4.me

All ratings22 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

Pet Center

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Direct4.me

No in-app purchases

None

Pet Center

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direct4.me free?
Direct4.me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pet Center free?
Pet Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Direct4.me or Pet Center?
Pet Center is rated higher. Direct4.me averages 1.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pet Center averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Direct4.me or Pet Center have ads?
Neither Direct4.me nor Pet Center shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direct4.me or Pet Center?
Direct4.me ships an update fortnightly, and Pet Center every 2 months. Most recently, Direct4.me was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pet Center on October 2, 2026.

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