Comparison

Walkies Client Pet Journal vs urPlate

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

Head to head
About

Walkies Client Pet Journal

Access all your pet's activity reports from your pet sitter in one convenient app. View photos, videos, update pet and personal information, and manage appointments and invoices. Stay connected with instant messaging and customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • View pet activity reports
  • Access photos and videos
  • Update pet and personal info
  • Book and track appointments
  • Instant message pet sitter
  • View and pay invoices
  • Manage notification preferences
Features
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Walkies Journal is the pet owner companion app for Walkies. Stay connected with your pet sitter, see real-time updates during walks and sits, book appointments, pay invoices, and never miss a moment of your pet's day. REAL-TIME UPDATES See exactly what your pet is up to. Get live GPS routes, photos, videos, and timeline updates during every walk, drop-in, boarding stay, grooming session, and more. React with emoji and leave comments on your pet's reports. BOOK APPOINTMENTS Browse your sitter's services, check availability, pick dates and times, add extras, see pricing, and book directly from the app. PAY WITH EASE Pay invoices and deposits with Apple Pay or a saved card. Tip your sitter, set up auto-pay with a spending limit you control, and view your full payment history. YOUR PET'S PROFILE View your pet's details, vet info, access instructions, and photos from their walks and sits. STAY IN THE LOOP Receive push notifications or WhatsApp messages for every update. Get notified when your sitter sets off, when your pet is ready for pickup, and when new announcements are posted. MESSAGING Message your pet sitter directly through the app. BULLETINS Stay up to date with announcements, news, and updates from your pet sitter. DOCUMENTS View contracts, agreements, and other important files your sitter has shared with you.

About

urPlate

This app links your license plate to a digital story, allowing drivers, creators, and businesses to share content and build brands in the real world. It offers a unique way to express identity or promote ventures beyond traditional social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Link license plates to digital content
  • Express personal identity
  • Promote businesses and brands
  • Share content in the real world
  • Build brand awareness
Features
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urPlate connects your license plate to your story—turning it into a simple, powerful way to express who you are or promote what you do. Built for drivers with personalized plates, as well as creators and businesses, urPlate helps you share content, build your brand, and reach people in the real world—beyond social media. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://urplate.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Walkies Client Pet Journal4 screens
urPlate4 screens

Verdict

The call

Walkies Client Pet Journal and urPlate both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of urPlate's written reviews are positive against 57% of Walkies Client Pet Journal's. Walkies Client Pet Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (420 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. urPlate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Walkies Client Pet Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Walkies Client Pet Journal against 5.0 for urPlate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walkies Client Pet Journal has 420 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Walkies Client Pet Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of urPlate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkies Client Pet Journal ships an update every 3 days, urPlate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Walkies Client Pet Journal versus urPlate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkies Client Pet JournalurPlate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (420 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings420 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1024 MB133 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSWIFTLAB LTDUrPlate LLC

Customer experience

Walkies Client Pet Journal

All ratings420 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

urPlate

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Walkies Client Pet Journal

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App won't open after download
  • Client app won't load
  • Users not receiving notifications
  • Broken onboarding experience
  • Unable to connect account
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  • Unable to delete account
  • App glitches and won't open
  • Kicked out when booking appointments
  • Walk requests submitted without required info
  • Cannot view requests without refreshing
  • App won't load after initial download
  • Sign-in issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • 💡 Option to 'like' or use emojis for responses
  • 💡 Improved UI for walk request forms
  • 💡 Clearer indication for multiple walkers

urPlate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Walkies Client Pet Journal

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

urPlate

Subscriptions5
  • Last Spotted Feature$0.991 Month
  • Personal Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Business Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Personal Annually$19.991 Year
  • Business Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Walkies Client Pet Journal free?
Walkies Client Pet Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is urPlate free?
urPlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkies Client Pet Journal or urPlate?
urPlate is rated higher. Walkies Client Pet Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while urPlate averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Walkies Client Pet Journal or urPlate have ads?
Neither Walkies Client Pet Journal nor urPlate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walkies Client Pet Journal or urPlate?
Walkies Client Pet Journal ships an update every 3 days, and urPlate weekly. Most recently, Walkies Client Pet Journal was updated on November 3, 2026 and urPlate on October 11, 2026.

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