# My PetSafe® vs ESSENTIAL

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | My PetSafe® | ESSENTIAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-petsafe/id1498476188/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **792** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radio Systems Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326173459) | [ALESSANDRO OLIVETO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868042802) |

## What reviewers say

### My PetSafe®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-petsafe/id1498476188)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great litter box
- 🚀 Convenient feeder
- 🚀 Reliable product
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Trustworthy feeder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable app notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ESSENTIAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-today/id6757640454)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My PetSafe® free?

My PetSafe® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ESSENTIAL free?

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

### Do My PetSafe® or ESSENTIAL have ads?

Neither My PetSafe® nor ESSENTIAL shows ads.

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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.*