Comparison

My PetSafe® vs ThingsMatch

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

Head to head
About

My PetSafe®

Manage all your smart PetSafe® pet care devices from a single application. Create pet profiles, customize settings, and share access with family members to ensure your pets are well-cared for, whether you're home or away.

Highlights
  • Manage all connected PetSafe® products
  • Create pet profiles
  • Personalize product names
  • Share access with family members
  • Monitor pets remotely
Features
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Your official app to get the most out of your connected PetSafe® products. The My PetSafe® app connects you with all PetSafe® smart products to help you care for your pets while you’re at home or away. It’s compatible with: • Guardian® GPS Connected Customizable Fence • ScoopFree® Smart Self-Cleaning Litter Box • Smart Feed Automatic Pet Feeder • SmartDoor™ Connected Pet Door • SMART DOG® Remote Trainer When used with PetSafe® connected products, the My PetSafe® app lets you: • View and manage all your PetSafe® connected products in one place • Customize your app by creating pet profiles and personalized names for each product • Share access with an unlimited number of family members

About

ThingsMatch

Features
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ThingsMatch is a simple platform that helps you share unused items with people who need them. Whether you’re a student moving out, a local resident decluttering, or someone looking for affordable essentials, ThingsMatch makes exchanging easy, fast, and sustainable. Upload an item in seconds, discover people nearby who want or need it, and complete the match through safe in-app messaging. Every exchange helps reduce waste, lower costs, and strengthen community connections. Key Features: • Quick item upload • Smart item matching • In-app messaging • Local community sharing • Supports waste reduction Share more. Waste less. Build a better community, one match at a time.

Screenshots

My PetSafe®4 screens
ThingsMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My PetSafe® at fortnightly against ThingsMatch's every 6 weeks. ThingsMatch's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My PetSafe® ships an update fortnightly, ThingsMatch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My PetSafe® versus ThingsMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy PetSafe®ThingsMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (781 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings781 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadio Systems CorporationNATCYCLE INC

Bugs and requests

My PetSafe®

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes during setup
  • Feeder disconnects from WiFi frequently
  • App fails to save schedule changes
  • Feeder dispenses double portions randomly
  • App shows incorrect time zone
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  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inability to switch between multiple fences/boundaries

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add ability to toggle meal schedules on/off
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Add more customization options for feeding
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides
  • Improve app notifications and alerts
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  • Add support for more network types (e.g. 5GHz WiFi)
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms
  • Improve GPS accuracy and boundary customization

ThingsMatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My PetSafe®

No in-app purchases

None

ThingsMatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My PetSafe® free?
My PetSafe® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThingsMatch free?
ThingsMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My PetSafe® or ThingsMatch have ads?
Neither My PetSafe® nor ThingsMatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My PetSafe® or ThingsMatch?
My PetSafe® ships an update fortnightly, and ThingsMatch every 6 weeks. Most recently, My PetSafe® was updated on October 17, 2026 and ThingsMatch on September 9, 2026.

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