Comparison

Charcoal vs PetFree

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

Head to head
About

Charcoal

This app offers a simple yet powerful sketching experience with rich tools and beautiful color palettes. Easily create and export your artwork for use in other graphics programs. It supports modern iOS features like multiple windows and dark mode for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Simple sketching interface
  • Rich drawing tools
  • Beautiful color palettes
  • Export sketches
  • Multiple window support
  • Dark mode
Features
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• Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start sketching. There are no layers or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes. • Charcoal allows you to export a sketch to use it in your favorite graphics program. • Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features like multiple windows and dark mode: use it at night or open multiple sketches, even side by side.

About

PetFree

This app connects pet owners and delivery drivers to create safer neighborhoods and improve delivery efficiency. Pet owners can share alerts about pets and collaborate on safety, while drivers can map pet-prone areas to optimize routes and avoid hazards.

Highlights
  • Pet incident alerts
  • Lost pet notices
  • Pet owner collaboration
  • Hazard mapping for drivers
  • Delivery route optimization
  • Interactive incident map
Features
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Pet owners and delivery drivers, unite! Welcome to PetFree, the app that brings you together for safer neighbourhoods and smoother deliveries. For Pet Owners: Stay in the loop about pet-related incidents nearby with PetFree. Get instant alerts regarding lost pets, share notices about your own furry friends, and collaborate with fellow pet owners to ensure a secure environment for pets. Let's build a community that watches out for our four-legged companions. For Delivery Drivers: Navigate pet-populated areas effortlessly. PetFree lets delivery drivers mark zones with potential pet interactions, optimizing routes and reducing risks. Your contributions create a pet-aware map that fosters a better relationship between drivers and pets, all while ensuring efficient deliveries. App Highlights: Hazard Mapping: Delivery pros can mark areas with potential pet-related challenges, ensuring a smooth coexistence and safer journeys. Delivery Insights: Access delivery schedules based on peak pet activity times, optimizing routes for safety and efficiency. Interactive Map: Visualize incidents and potential hazards on the map, making real-time decisions easier than ever. PetFree is your tool for a pet-friendly future. Join us in creating secure surroundings for pets and hassle-free deliveries. Experience the next level of pet-aware deliveries and neighbourhood safety. Download PetFree now and be part of the movement. Because safe pets mean seamless deliveries!

Screenshots

Charcoal3 screens
PetFree3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PetFree at 5.0 against Charcoal's 4.5. PetFree also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Charcoal's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PetFree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charcoal has 144 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Charcoal's written reviews are positive against 100% of PetFree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charcoal ships an update every 2 months, PetFree daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Charcoal versus PetFree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharcoalPetFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (144 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars AugustinAli Raza Noorani

Customer experience

Charcoal

All ratings144 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral12.8%
Negative10.4%

PetFree

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Charcoal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved sketches lose quality
  • Palette colors change unexpectedly
  • Freezing when opening color palette

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change brush/pen size
  • Layers and blending tools
  • Color wheel and custom color selection
  • Import/export options

PetFree

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Charcoal

No in-app purchases

None

PetFree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charcoal free?
Charcoal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PetFree free?
PetFree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Charcoal or PetFree?
PetFree is rated higher. Charcoal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while PetFree averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Charcoal or PetFree have ads?
Neither Charcoal nor PetFree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charcoal or PetFree?
Charcoal ships an update every 2 months, and PetFree daily. Most recently, Charcoal was updated on November 3, 2026 and PetFree on November 3, 2026.

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