Petkey vs ByteTag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Petkey
This app connects pet owners with their lost animals through a nationwide network. Users can list missing pets or found pets on a live map to facilitate quick reunions. Create a pet profile for emergency access to vital information and receive notifications when your pet is found.
- Nationwide missing pet network
- Live map of found pets
- Create pet profiles
- Virtual pet ID
- Immediate notifications
- Custom Petmoji creation
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Petkey hosts the largest Nationwide missing pet network. Lost and Found pets can be listed for free in an effort to get the word out quickly and reunite missing pets with their families. If you are missing a pet you can view our live map of found pets to see if your pet has been recovered. If you have found a pet and are looking for their family you can add that pet to the map to help get the word out and reunite that pet. Every second counts so add your pet to the network today their profile is prepared in the event of an emergency. Having a profile for your pet will also provide you with quick access to your pet's important details and virtual ID. Once your pet is in the network you can receive immediate notifications if your pet has been found. You can also have some fun with it and create a custom Petmoji of your pet.
ByteTag
This app provides advanced pet identification, allowing you to update your pet's information and receive real-time notifications when their tag is scanned. It offers unlimited contact details and passive GPS tracking to help reunite you with your lost pet quickly.
- Unlimited contact information updates
- Real-time scanning notifications
- GPS location sharing upon scan
- Push, SMS, and email notifications
- Passive GPS tracking
- Directions to pet's location
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ByteTag is pioneering the next generation of pet identification! Update your pet's information on the fly and receive notifications when your pet's ByteTag is scanned! What makes ByteTag so powerful? We're glad you asked! UNLIMITED CONTACT INFORMATION: * Add as many phone numbers as you want * Add as many addresses as you want * Update your contact information anytime REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS * Receive a notification whenever your pet's ByteTag is scanned * Receive a notification with your pet's current GPS coordinates * You can turn on push notifications, SMS notifications, and email notifications PASSIVE GPS TRACKING * When someone scans your pet's ByteTag, they can send you their current GPS location * Easily transfer this location to apple maps and get directions to your pet ASAP The person who finds your pet doesn't need to have the ByteTag app installed to scan your pet's ByteTag! This app is a part of the ByteTag ecosystem. To unlock the full power of this app, get your ByteTag at our online store: www.bytetag.com
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Verdict
Petkey and ByteTag both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of ByteTag's written reviews are positive against 44% of Petkey's. ByteTag also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 823). Petkey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. ByteTag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Petkey asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Petkey against 4.8 for ByteTag. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByteTag has 9.4K ratings behind it against 823, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Petkey's written reviews are positive against 86% of ByteTag's.
Petkey ships an update every 5 weeks, ByteTag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Petkey | ByteTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (823 ratings) | 4.8 (9.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 85.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 823 | 9.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petkey LLC | ByteTag, LLC |
Customer experience
Petkey
ByteTag
User reviews
Petkey
From 823 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent customer service and support
- 📱 Easy account management through app
- 🐕 Effective microchip registration and pet recovery
- 🏷️ Quality pet ID tags
- ✅ Functional website platform
Room to improve
- 🐛 App login functionality broken or non-existent
- 🗺️ Missing or inaccurate tracking/map features
- ❌ Poor app design and user interface
- 🔄 App crashes frequently
- ♿ Not accessible for visually impaired users (no VoiceOver support)
ByteTag
From 9.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Detailed pet profiles
- 🚀 Quick notification on pet scan
- 🚀 Efficient way to provide pet info
- 🚀 Lightweight and quiet tags
Room to improve
- 🐛 Tag scanning issues in app
- 🔒 Security concerns with profile editing
- 🔒 Subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
- 🐛 Shipping and order fulfillment problems
Bugs and requests
Petkey
Reported bugs
9 issues- App login not working despite correct credentials
- Password reset feature fails
- App crashes during lifetime registration discount selection
- Sign-up process crashes when scanning code
- Email validation loop - keeps requesting email even when filled
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- Pet lookup shows no pets despite existing registrations
- Private profile settings prevent pet access
- No sign-in option visible in app interface
- Incorrect phone and address information displayed on maps
Requested features
5 requests- Real-time pet location tracking with map display
- Upload and store vaccination records and certificates
- Multiple photo uploads for lost/found pet reports
- Improved sighting report workflow (ask possession status before photos)
- Better accessibility features for screen readers
ByteTag
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to scan tags properly
- Profile information not saving correctly
- Repeated log-out issues in the app
Requested features
4 requests- Option to toggle order of pet details
- Ability to add multiple emergency contacts
- Improved camera integration for scanning tags
- Offline functionality for tag scanning
In-app purchases
Petkey
No in-app purchases
ByteTag
- ByteTag Home+ (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- ByteTag Home+ (Annually)14 Days trial$34.991 Year
