# Pet Nexus vs Petlibro

The clearest difference is rating: Petlibro at 4.5 against Pet Nexus's 1.3. Petlibro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 13). Pet Nexus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pet Nexus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Petlibro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petlibro has 7.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pet Nexus's written reviews are positive against 13% of Petlibro's.

Pet Nexus ships an update every 2 months, Petlibro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Nexus | Petlibro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-nexus/id1536016882/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 25 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Internet Brands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401734351) | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Nexus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-nexus/id1536016882)

Manage your pet's health and appointments with ease. Access pet records, schedule vet visits, and communicate directly with your veterinarian. Stay informed and organized to be the best pet parent.

**Highlights:** Pet profiles with stats and recommendations, Access and share vaccination records, Schedule and confirm appointments, Direct messaging with veterinarian, Appointment reminders via mobile notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Petlibro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #179 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device connectivity. Monitor well-being, set feeding schedules, and stay connected with live video streaming. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is looked after.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time monitoring, Streamlined feeding schedules, Customizable voice messages, Live video streaming, Cloud video storage

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Care Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| AI Standard Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Care Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Care Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Care Plus Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| AI Premium Yearly | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote feeding
- 📊 Detailed feeding logs
- 🎥 Camera and microphone features
- 🔒 Secure device sharing
- 🐱 Helpful for multi-pet households

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app malfunctions
- 📢 Excessive and inaccurate notifications
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and information architecture
- 💰 Subscription paywall for key features
- 🔄 Lack of multi-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently disconnects from devices
- Notifications not working as expected
- Incorrect water level and consumption reporting
- Difficulty reconnecting devices after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize feeding schedules and portions
- Integration with smart home systems
- Voice message playback without dispensing food
- Small portion dispensing for precise dietary control
- Improved water intake tracking and history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Nexus free?

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

### Is Petlibro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pet Nexus or Petlibro?

Petlibro is rated higher. Pet Nexus averages 1.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Petlibro averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Pet Nexus or Petlibro have ads?

Neither Pet Nexus nor Petlibro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Nexus or Petlibro?

Pet Nexus ships an update every 2 months, and Petlibro weekly. Most recently, Pet Nexus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Petlibro on October 27, 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.*