# Petlibro vs Beacon 42

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon 42 at none against Petlibro's 12. Beacon 42 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Petlibro's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Beacon 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Petlibro ships an update weekly, Beacon 42 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petlibro | Beacon 42 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 239 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) | [Wouter de Bie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868082569) |

## What reviewers say

### Petlibro

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #196 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


### Beacon 42

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-42/id6757655335)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petlibro free?

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

### Is Beacon 42 free?

Beacon 42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Petlibro or Beacon 42 have ads?

Neither Petlibro nor Beacon 42 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Petlibro or Beacon 42?

Petlibro ships an update weekly, and Beacon 42 every 4 days. Most recently, Petlibro was updated on October 23, 2026 and Beacon 42 on October 6, 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.*