Comparison

PetX vs VetHive

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

Head to head
About

PetX

Access 24/7 veterinary care through video consultations, receive diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions. This app also features an in-app pharmacy and supply store for convenient pet care.

Highlights
  • 24/7 video consultations with licensed veterinarians
  • In-app pet pharmacy and supply store
  • Receive diagnoses and treatment plans
  • Get prescriptions for medications
  • Save time and money on vet visits
  • Pet profile creation
Features
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Instant Veterinary Care 24/7, In-App Pet Pharmacy and Pet Supply Store. Video consultations with a Licensed Veterinarian allow you to receive expert advice, a diagnosis and treatment plan, and a prescription for any required medications*. Talk to a vet from the comfort of your home or from anywhere at anytime. Save time and money with unnecessary trips to the vet. Avoid unwanted in-office fees and tests. PetX provides peace of mind and is an all-in-one pet owners dream app, and a must have for all Pet Owners. HOW IT WORKS: Download the app. Create an account. Add your Pet’s profile. Select an available Veterinarian. Share information and photos for the Veterinarian to review. Video call, Audio call or Chat with the Veterinarian. Receive expert advice, a treatment plan, a diagnosis and prescription when required. Receive the consultation call audio recording and audio transcription via email after the call. If your Veterinarian does not have PetX, and you would like them to provide this service, please email us at contact@petx.vet and we will reach out to your preferred vet. Petitarian LLC Developer *PetX is VCPR Compliant. Terms of Use : https://api.petx.vet:1337/page?name=terms-and-condition Privacy Policy : https://api.petx.vet:1337/page?name=privacy-policy Support URL : https://petx.vet/contact/ End User Licence Agreement : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/

About

VetHive

Connect with a supportive community of veterinarians for clinical case help and collaborative learning. Access practical education from specialists and peers in a judgment-free environment to enhance your in-house medicine practice.

Highlights
  • Veterinary community
  • Clinical case help groups
  • Collaborative learning
  • Courses and workshops
  • Practical content
  • Peer support
Features
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Many veterinarians feel isolated and lack a practical clinical support network. So, we built a dedicated veterinary community where vets can conveniently access “real-world” clinical support and education from practical specialists and peers in a collaborative, judgement-free space! Here, we can ask each other for case help, share our own experiences, and learn together through message boards, live workshops, and courses, so we can practice a spectrum of in-house medicine with confidence. Stuck with a tough case? Bounce it off your fellow VetHive peers and specialists for ideas and guidance. Excited to learn more about topics that are clinically relevant and useful to you in practice? Join in on the collaborative educational experiences led by our awesome specialists and area experts. Tired of wasting time scrolling social media? Hang out here instead and get your learn on. The VetHive Pillars: We fiercely protect a culture of support. Being kind is cool, so that's how we roll. We talk to each other like friends and empathize with each other's circumstances. We are practical problem-solvers. Referral isn't always an option (or necessary!). We empower each other to practice a spectrum of care within the confines of the circumstances. Our specialists and area experts serve as guides, not gurus. We are our authentic selves. The vulnerability and messiness of our real selves is welcome here. You don't have to know all the things. None of us do, and that's why we're here. We see veterinary medicine as a team-sport. No matter where you are in your career, there is always more to learn. Having access to knowledge and experiences that are different from your own is extremely powerful. Here, we share freely with each other for the greater purpose of helping animals-- and we have fun while doing it! Here’s a peek at what you will find inside VetHive: -Community: A welcoming, safe space to connect with other veterinarians -Case help groups: Bounce your cases and questions off kind peers and specialists -Collaborative learning experiences: Specialists and area experts collaborate to teach clinical relevant, themed topics -Courses & Workshops: Join in for more in-depth learning -Practical, usable content: Our specialists create practical, visually appealing content for you to use in practice We are so excited to welcome you to VetHive! Download the app and join today to get connected to your new hivemind. --- Terms of Use: mightynetworks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

PetX4 screens
VetHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PetX at none against VetHive's shown. PetX also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). VetHive's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. PetX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and VetHive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PetX against 5.0 for VetHive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VetHive has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PetX ships an update every 22 months, VetHive every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PetX versus VetHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetXVetHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings168 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB139 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerpetitarian llcPocket Consults, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PetX

Subscriptions1
  • PPOC Benefits1 Month trial$0.491 Month
1 purchases

VetHive

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month

Questions

Is PetX free?
PetX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VetHive free?
VetHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PetX or VetHive?
PetX and VetHive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 68 ratings respectively.
Do PetX or VetHive have ads?
VetHive shows ads; PetX does not.
Which is updated more often, PetX or VetHive?
PetX ships an update every 22 months, and VetHive every 8 days. Most recently, PetX was updated on October 15, 2026 and VetHive on October 3, 2026.

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