# Spotted Pro vs Embark Vet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Embark Vet at 94% against Spotted Pro's 18%. Embark Vet also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Spotted Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spotted Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Embark Vet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Embark Vet holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embark Vet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Spotted Pro's written reviews are positive against 94% of Embark Vet's.

Spotted Pro ships an update every 8 days, Embark Vet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spotted Pro | Embark Vet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotted-pro/id1491477487/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-vet/id6739717915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hofman Animal Care B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487463154) | [Embark Veterinary, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077480466) |

## What reviewers say

### Spotted Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotted-pro/id1491477487)

This app connects pet owners with finders to help locate lost pets quickly. It utilizes a scannable tag and provides instant notifications and location sharing when a pet is found. Users can manage their privacy and contact information.

**Highlights:** Connects pet owners with finders, Locate lost pets quickly, Scannable tag technology, Instant push notifications, Location sharing for finders, Privacy controls for shared information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotted Pro Care access | $6.99 | per year |


### Embark Vet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-vet/id6739717915)

Discover your dog's breed mix, health predispositions, and allergy risks with a simple DNA test. Connect with relatives and receive personalized care tips to build a stronger bond with your canine companion.

**Highlights:** Discover breed mix, Test for health risks, Understand allergy risks, Connect with relatives, Track test progress, Receive alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spotted Pro free?

Spotted Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Embark Vet free?

Embark Vet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spotted Pro or Embark Vet?

Embark Vet is rated higher. Spotted Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Embark Vet averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Spotted Pro or Embark Vet have ads?

Neither Spotted Pro nor Embark Vet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spotted Pro or Embark Vet?

Spotted Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Embark Vet every 2 months. Most recently, Spotted Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Embark Vet on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*