Comparison

Petlibro vs Hello Handy

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

Head to head
About

Petlibro

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device integration. Monitor feeding schedules, view live video, and receive timely notifications to ensure your pet's well-being from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Streamlined feeding schedules
  • Customizable voice messages
  • Live video streaming
  • Cloud video storage
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE Petlibro and PETLIBRO Lite are two different apps. Make sure you download the correct one for your device. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GRANARY SMART FEEDER USERS: To ensure you're using the correct app, please scan the QR code provided on your product or manual. Introduction: Petlibro helps you take care of your pets with ease, giving you access and peace of mind no matter where you are. Our app connects with a range of smart devices, including the Dockstream, Space, Air, Granary, and Polar, so your pet care is only a tap away. Why choose Petlibro? - Remote device control: Easily manage your Petlibro WiFi-connected feeders and fountains from anywhere, making sure your pets are always looked after, even when you're away. - Real-time monitoring: Keep up with your pet's well-being with device status updates, activity logs, and timely notifications so you can quickly address their needs. - Streamlined feeding schedules: Set up routine feedings with ease to maintain a consistent diet for your pets. You can even customize voice messages to make mealtime special. - Stay connected anytime with video: Watch live video streaming and access saved cloud videos, so you’re always in touch with your pets, even when you're apart. - User-friendly support: Get the help you need through our easy-to-use interface, ensuring your pet's care is never interrupted. Supported devices: - PLAF103 Granary Smart Feeder - PLAF203 Granary Smart Camera Feeder - PLWF105 Dockstream Smart Fountain - PLAF107 Space Smart Feeder - PLAF108 Air Smart Feeder - PLAF109 Polar Smart Wet Food Feeder - PLAF301 One RFID Smart Feeder - And more... Join thousands of pet owners Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with easy, reliable pet care. Download Petlibro today and stay connected with your pets. For Granary Feeder series owners, scan the QR code on your product or manual to get the correct app: Petlibro or Petlibro Lite. Download Petlibro now and embark on a journey of enhanced connection with your pets! If you are using the Petlibro Camera Feeder, you can also subscribe to our video cloud storage service in the APP. Important: Cloud storage is not required to use the camera on the Granary Camera Feeder. You can save videos directly if you have your own microSD card. Continuous monthly/annual cloud storage service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$11.99 per month, $59.99/$119.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Continuous monthly/annual petlibro care service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$12.99 per month, $59.99/$129.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Legal Information: - Privacy Policy https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/privacy - User Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/conditions - Cloud Storage Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/cloud_storage/cloud_storage_en.html - End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hello Handy

Features
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Hello Handy provides membership plans that take home maintenance off your plate. One trusted team, one list, nothing to chase. Your home has a to-do list. Now it has a team to get it Handled. WHAT MEMBERS DO IN THE APP • Capture tasks the moment you notice them, a photo and a sentence is enough • Book a visit when the list is ready, either in half-day or full-day booking slots • Message the office: a real person answers during business hours • See your home's intelligence record: everything we've done and everything we know about your house • Handled plan members: track your plan hours and seasonal care plan • Selling? Hand the buyer the full record...and transfer your membership with it! HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up: Join at hellohandy.com 2. We Learn Your Home: We walk your home and document it. That becomes your home's intelligence record 3. You Add to the List: Capture tasks, book visits, watch the list get shorter 4. You stop managing your house, and start enjoying it! Hello Handy serves owner-occupied homes and condos. Currently servicing San Francisco and the Peninsula, south to Cupertino. Fully insured and bonded.

Screenshots

Petlibro4 screens
Hello Handy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hello Handy at none against Petlibro's 10. Petlibro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Hello Handy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petlibro ships an update weekly, Hello Handy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Petlibro versus Hello Handy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetlibroHello Handy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesignlibro IncHELLO HANDY LLC

Bugs and requests

Petlibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently disconnects from devices
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incorrect water level and consumption reporting
  • Difficulty reconnecting devices after firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Hello Handy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Petlibro

Subscriptions10
  • Standard Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Care Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$11.991 Month
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  • AI Standard Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Care Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • AI Premium Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Care Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Care Plus Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
None

Hello Handy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petlibro free?
Petlibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello Handy free?
Hello Handy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Petlibro or Hello Handy have ads?
Neither Petlibro nor Hello Handy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Petlibro or Hello Handy?
Petlibro ships an update weekly, and Hello Handy monthly. Most recently, Petlibro was updated on November 13, 2026 and Hello Handy on November 10, 2026.

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