Comparison

Remote Presence vs Retrevr

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

Head to head
About

Remote Presence

Share the excitement of opening gifts remotely. Send a link to a friend to unwrap presents together in real-time, either through a web browser or the app. Watch as they reveal the gift, and you can see it happen simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Real-time gift unwrapping
  • Upload custom gift photos
  • Choose or upload wrapping paper
  • Add titles and messages
  • Shareable gift links
  • Web browser and in-app opening
Features
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Sent someone a gift and want to open it together? Get on a call, send a link, and share the moment! Gifts can be unwrapped in real time: watch as the recipient scratches off the wrapping paper. Features: - Upload a photo as a gift - Choose from a catalog of wrapping paper or upload your own - Add a title and optional message - Send the unique link to a friend! - The gift can be opened in a web browser or in the app. - As the recipient unwraps your gift, you can watch on your own screen at the same time!

About

Retrevr

Manage your pet's health, book vet appointments, and track medical records. Connect with a community of pet owners, join local groups, and discover pet-friendly events. Simplify pet care and stay connected with fellow animal lovers.

Highlights
  • Schedule and manage vet appointments
  • Health reminders for vaccinations and medications
  • Organized digital medical records
  • Pet social network for sharing updates
  • Find and join local pet groups
  • Discover pet-friendly events
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Retrevr – The Ultimate Pet Care & Social App! Retrevr is the all-in-one app for pet owners, designed to simplify pet care while connecting you with a vibrant pet-loving community. Easily manage your pet’s health, book vet appointments, track medical records, and join local pet groups—all in one convenient place. Features Designed for Pet Parents: Effortless Vet Appointments – Schedule and manage vet visits with just a few taps, so you never miss an important checkup. Smart Health Reminders & Follow-Ups – Receive reminders for vaccinations, medications, and wellness visits, plus AI-powered follow-ups for better pet care. Organized Medical Records – Keep all your pet’s health details, including prescriptions and vet notes, in one easy-to-access location. Pet Social Network – Share updates, photos, and milestones of your furry friend with other pet owners in a fun, pet-friendly community. Find & Join Local Pet Groups – Connect with pet lovers in your area for playdates, dog walking groups, and breed-specific meetups. Discover Pet-Friendly Events – Stay updated on local pet expos, training workshops, adoption events, and more. Seamless Vet Communication – Receive updates, reminders, and important pet health insights directly from your veterinary clinic. Simplify Pet Care & Stay Connected Retrevr is built to make pet ownership easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're a dog parent, cat lover, or own multiple pets, our powerful features help you stay organized while connecting with a community of fellow pet owners. Download Retrevr today and give your pet the care, love, and attention they deserve! We use Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.retrevr.io/privacy

Screenshots

Remote Presence3 screens
Retrevr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Retrevr at free against Remote Presence's ad-supported. Remote Presence's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Presence against 5.0 for Retrevr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Presence ships an update every 10 days, Retrevr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Presence versus Retrevr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PresenceRetrevr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex RichJohn Hilton

Customer experience

Remote Presence

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retrevr

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote Presence

No in-app purchases

None

Retrevr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Presence free?
Remote Presence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retrevr free?
Retrevr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Presence or Retrevr?
Remote Presence and Retrevr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Presence or Retrevr have ads?
Neither Remote Presence nor Retrevr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Presence or Retrevr?
Remote Presence ships an update every 10 days, and Retrevr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Presence was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retrevr on October 30, 2026.

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