# Petlibro vs ReferenceFrame

The clearest difference is price: Petlibro at Free against ReferenceFrame's $4.99. Petlibro also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 1) and chart position (#55 vs #168). ReferenceFrame's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Petlibro is free to download; ReferenceFrame costs $4.99 up front. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ReferenceFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReferenceFrame holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petlibro has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Petlibro ships an update weekly, ReferenceFrame every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petlibro | ReferenceFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referenceframe-frame-designer/id6758589669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | #168 |
| Size | 239 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) | [Graham Larue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873829108) |

## What reviewers say

### Petlibro

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

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · 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


### ReferenceFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referenceframe-frame-designer/id6758589669)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app calculates all necessary dimensions for custom picture framing, including mat cuts and material depths. It ensures your artwork fits within the frame's rabbet and generates a detailed cut list and technical diagram. Works offline and supports various measurement units.

**Highlights:** Calculates frame, mat, and cut dimensions, Checks artwork fit within rabbet, Generates technical cross-section diagrams, Exports PDF summary, Saves configurations and design history, Supports inches (with fractions) and millimeters, Works entirely offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petlibro free?

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

### Is ReferenceFrame free?

ReferenceFrame costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Petlibro or ReferenceFrame?

ReferenceFrame is rated higher. Petlibro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while ReferenceFrame averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Petlibro or ReferenceFrame have ads?

Neither Petlibro nor ReferenceFrame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Petlibro or ReferenceFrame?

Petlibro ships an update weekly, and ReferenceFrame every 2 weeks. Most recently, Petlibro was updated on October 20, 2026 and ReferenceFrame on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Petlibro or ReferenceFrame?

Petlibro currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and ReferenceFrame at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*