My PetSafe® vs ESSENTIAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My PetSafe®
Manage all your connected PetSafe® pet care devices from a single app. Create pet profiles, personalize product names, and share access with family members to ensure your pets are well-cared for, whether you're home or away.
- Connect and manage all PetSafe® smart products
- Create pet profiles and personalize product names
- Share access with unlimited family members
- Monitor pet care remotely
- Compatible with various PetSafe® connected devices
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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
ESSENTIAL
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ESSENTIAL gives you one clear direction for the day. Not a plan. Not a list. A decision. Each morning, ESSENTIAL shows: • What today is for • Three things worth doing • One thing to stop That’s it. No task dumping. No habit streaks. No endless optimisation. ESSENTIAL adapts quietly to your day. If your calendar is full, it keeps things realistic. If you have an important reminder, it becomes the focus. This is not about doing more. It’s about doing the right thing, once. If everything feels important, ESSENTIAL helps you choose. Everything else can wait.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: My PetSafe® at 16.4 against ESSENTIAL's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | My PetSafe® | ESSENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (792 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 792 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radio Systems Corporation | ALESSANDRO OLIVETO |
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
ESSENTIAL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My PetSafe®
No in-app purchases
ESSENTIAL
No in-app purchases
