PetLink ACO vs E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetLink ACO
This app enables US animal professionals to quickly look up owner details for lost pets using microchip numbers. It facilitates submitting found pet reports and provides access to pet photos and medical information for faster reunification.
- Microchip number lookup via keypad or voice
- Camera capture of microchip reader display
- Search across PetLink, Backtrack, and AAHA databases
- Submit found pet reports in 4 clicks
- View pet photos and medical details
- Facilitates pet-owner reunification
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The Petlink ACO app is for Animal Professionals (ACOs, Shelter or Rescue teams) in North America to use in the field. When Animal Professionals find a lost pet, they can use Petlink ACO on their phones to look up owner details via the pet’s microchip number and submit a found pet report to PetLink. We will contact the owner to let them know their pet has been found and set up reunification. You can put the microchip number into Petlink ACO on your phone by keypad or speak the number in. You can also use the camera to capture the microchip number from the LCD display of a microchip reader. Using the camera makes it much faster to transfer the 9-, 10- or 15-microchip number from the chip reader to the search function of Petlink ACO. It also reduces typing errors. Petlink ACO will search for owner details first in PetLink, then in PetLink’s Backtrack system and finally in the AAHA Pet microchip look-up tool. Petlink ACO will help save the lives of lost animals. The quicker a pet is returned to its owner, the greater their chance of survival. Petlink ACO allows Animal Professionals in North America to contact the owners of lost pets as soon as they have read the pet’s microchip number. There is no need to call PetLink, no need to use a computer to look up details. Animal Professionals can use Petlink ACO to submit a found pet report in 4 easy clicks. We will then notify owners via SMS, phone and email, that their pet has been found and organize reunification. When an Animal Professional finds a lost pet and that pet is registered with PetLink, then Petlink ACO will show a photo of the pet, if available, to confirm identification. Petlink ACO will also show medical details, if available, for the pet, for example if a dog is diabetic and needs regular insulin, this information will be clearly shown. This will be beneficial for the health of all lost pets. PetLink - the industry standard in pet microchips for over 30 years. PetLink is an industry leader in pet microchips, pet identification and reunification, creating a lifelong link between people and pets. PetLink helps Animal Control Officers, Shelter staff and rescues return lost pets to their families and prepare adopted pets for their new homes. For the last 30 years PetLink has been making it quicker and easier for people to microchip their pets. Instead of complicated processes and annual charges, we provide lifetime support to pet parents for a simple one-time registration. PetLink is a registered trademark of Datamars Inc. www.petlink.net PetLink c/o Datamars 345 West Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 U.S.A.
E
This app provides comprehensive support for E-Collar dog training devices. It offers an AI assistant for training guidance and troubleshooting, digital product manuals, and advanced tools for professional trainers to manage clients and track sessions.
- AI Training Assistant
- Product Support & Troubleshooting
- Digital Product Manuals
- Session Logger
- Client Management
- Dog Profiles
- Training Reports
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E-Collar Training Hub brings the power of professional dog training right to your phone. Whether you're a dog owner learning to use your Educator collar or a certified trainer managing clients, this app has everything you need. TRAINING AI ASSISTANT Ask our AI-powered training assistant anything about dog training with E-Collar products. Get step-by-step guidance on finding the right working level, teaching basic commands like Sit, Heel, and Recall, and correcting unwanted behaviors. Built on the proven E-Collar 101 and 201 training programs. PRODUCT SUPPORT & TROUBLESHOOTING Get instant help with your E-Collar device. Select your specific model and follow interactive step-by-step guides for pairing receivers, setting boost levels, locking stimulation levels, factory resets, and more. Covers the full product line including Educator, Easy Educator, Pro Educator, Auto Increasing, and Specialty systems. SUPPORT AI ASSISTANT Need more help? Our AI-powered support assistant provides personalized troubleshooting for your specific E-Collar system. Select your device and get real-time answers to your technical questions. PRODUCT MANUALS Access digital manuals for every E-Collar Technologies product directly from the app. No more searching for lost paperwork. PRO TRAINER TOOLS (For Verified E-Collar Dealers) Professional dog trainers who are verified E-Collar dealers get access to a full suite of business tools: - Session Logger: Track training sessions in real-time with a built-in timer. Log environment, commands trained, tools used, e-collar settings, and rate compliance, distraction, and reactivity. - Client Management: Maintain a complete database of your clients with contact information and notes. Assign e-collar products with automatic product registration. - Dog Profiles: Track every dog you train with breed, age, photos, and detailed notes. - Training Reports: Generate professional training reports and share them with clients through a secure online portal. - Homework Builder: Create and assign homework using customizable templates with trainer notes. - Client Portal: Your clients get a secure web portal to view training progress, session history, reports, and homework. Designed and built by E-Collar Technologies, the industry leader in electronic dog training collars. Fort Wayne, Indiana. For support: (260) 357-0051, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm EST
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E at 5.0 against PetLink ACO's 1.8. PetLink ACO's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetLink ACO has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PetLink ACO ships an update every 9 days, E weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetLink ACO | E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Datamars SA | Matthew Patrick |
Customer experience
PetLink ACO
E
In-app purchases
PetLink ACO
No in-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases








