Comparison

HotPaws vs PetPage

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

Head to head
About

HotPaws

This app helps determine if outdoor ground temperatures are safe for walking your dog. It uses your location to estimate ground temperature based on local weather and ground type, providing a clear visual and written indicator. Users can choose between Celsius and Fahrenheit for temperature readings.

Highlights
  • Ground temperature estimation
  • Visual and written safety indicators
  • Location-based weather data
  • Celsius and Fahrenheit support
  • Ground type estimation
Features
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Check the ground before your next dog walk. HotPaws helps you assess whether the ground may be too hot or too cold for your dog's paws. Using your location, local weather, time since sunrise, and your selected ground material, it estimates surface temperature and gives you a simple visual indicator and written recommendation. A QUICK CHECK BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT See the current outdoor temperature alongside the estimated ground temperature, with guidance for hot and cold conditions. EIGHT GROUND TYPES Choose from asphalt, concrete, grass, sand, dirt, stone, wood, and metal to check the surface you're planning to walk on. CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT Switch between temperature units with a tap. LOCAL WEATHER, SIMPLE DESIGN Get weather for your current location in a straightforward view made for everyday dog walks. GROUND TEMPERATURE IS AN ESTIMATE HotPaws does not directly measure the surface or guarantee that a walk is safe. Actual temperatures can vary with shade, sunlight, moisture, and local conditions. Check the surface yourself before walking, avoid surfaces that feel uncomfortably hot or cold, and pay attention to your dog's comfort. Ground temperature is only one factor in deciding whether to head outside.

About

PetPage

This app provides a centralized platform for managing your pet's health, connecting you with your veterinarian. It offers features like appointment booking, prescription refills, and health record access, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • View health care information
  • Book veterinary appointments
  • Request prescription refills
  • Set appointment and medication reminders
  • Access and share pet ID card
  • Update pet and personal information
Features
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Smarter Pet Care at Your Fingertips PetPage makes it easy to stay connected to your veterinarian and manage your pet’s health anytime, anywhere. With sleek, user-friendly tools, it simplifies pet care—all from the palm of your hand. Key Features: - View Health Care Information: Access reminders, appointments, prescriptions, and more. - Book Appointments: Schedule visits with your veterinarian anytime—even after hours. - Request Prescription Refills: Order medications for your pet quickly and easily. - Stay on Schedule: Set up in-app notifications and reminders for appointments, medications, and more. - Share Your Pet’s Information: Access and share your redesigned Pet ID card and contact details effortlessly. - Update Your Info: Keep your pet’s health records and your personal information up-to-date. - Simple Setup: Fast and easy registration and login process. - With tools designed for convenience and simplicity, PetPage helps you stay connected to your pet’s health 24/7.

Screenshots

HotPaws2 screens
PetPage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PetPage at Free against HotPaws's $0.99. PetPage also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 2). HotPaws's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PetPage is free to download; HotPaws costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HotPaws against 4.9 for PetPage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetPage has 6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of HotPaws's written reviews are positive against 33% of PetPage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotPaws ships an update every 21 months, PetPage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HotPaws versus PetPage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotPawsPetPage
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (6K ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJonathan JudelsonAllyDVM

Customer experience

HotPaws

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PetPage

All ratings5,822 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

HotPaws

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PetPage

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to reset password or login
  • Secure connection errors
  • Inability to move past terms and conditions page
  • Eternal splash screen or unresponsive app
  • Incorrect or outdated pet information displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to request or cancel appointments
  • Ability to upload and access pet medical reports
  • Add medications from human pharmacies
  • Include full vaccination history on pet profile
  • Two-factor authentication for added security

In-app purchases

None

HotPaws

No in-app purchases

None

PetPage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotPaws free?
HotPaws costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PetPage free?
PetPage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotPaws or PetPage?
HotPaws is rated higher. HotPaws averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PetPage averages 4.9 from 6K ratings.
Do HotPaws or PetPage have ads?
Neither HotPaws nor PetPage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotPaws or PetPage?
HotPaws ships an update every 21 months, and PetPage fortnightly. Most recently, HotPaws was updated on October 24, 2026 and PetPage on October 27, 2026.

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