Comparison

1Mate vs Pet

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

Head to head
About

1Mate

This app helps users build meaningful, long-term relationships. It focuses on fostering genuine connections. Start building your next significant relationship today.

Highlights
  • Long-term relationship focus
  • Genuine connection building
  • User-friendly interface
  • Modern design
Features
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Long-term relationship connections start here. Start today.

About

Pet

Features
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Petsocial is where pet owners share their animals' lives, find trusted care, and help pets find homes — all in one place. A SOCIAL NETWORK BUILT FOR PETS Give every pet their own profile, with breed, diet, habitat, lifestyle and care needs. Post photos, share short videos, and add stories that capture the small moments. Follow other owners, react and comment, and message anyone directly — including voice notes when typing won't do. FIND AND BOOK PET CARE Browse groomers, boarding facilities, walkers, sitters and veterinarians near you. See what each provider offers, check availability, and book the service you need. Pay securely in the app. Your booking is confirmed straight away, and you'll be notified as it progresses. ADOPT FROM A SHELTER Browse pets waiting for homes at real shelters and rescues. Filter by what suits your household, see full details on each animal, and spot urgent placements that need a home quickly. Found a match? Request a meet-and-greet or send an adoption application directly through the app. Set your adoption preferences and keep an eye out for pets that fit. THE PLAZA Discover food, treats, toys, accessories and care products from pet businesses. Browse by category, see full product details, and find providers you can trust. SUPPORT SHELTERS AND RESCUES Donate to shelters and rescue organisations doing the work, directly from the app. EVERYTHING ELSE • Search for pets, people, businesses and services • Notifications for messages, bookings, likes and comments • Follow the accounts and organisations that matter to you • Manage multiple pets from a single account Whether you're sharing your dog's first swim, booking a groomer before the weekend, or bringing home a rescue cat, Petsocial keeps every part of pet life in one app. Download Petsocial and join the community.

Screenshots

1Mate4 screens
Pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 1Mate at 12 against Pet's 15.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1Mate versus Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1MatePet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB104 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNovel Creations LLCPet Centrals Inc.

In-app purchases

None

1Mate

No in-app purchases

None

Pet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Mate free?
1Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pet free?
Pet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1Mate or Pet have ads?
Neither 1Mate nor Pet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Mate or Pet?
1Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, 1Mate was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pet on October 31, 2026.

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