# Relief Vet vs VetHive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Relief Vet at none against VetHive's 1. Relief Vet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). VetHive's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (68 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VetHive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Relief Vet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Relief Vet against 5.0 for VetHive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VetHive has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Relief Vet ships an update every 5 weeks, VetHive every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Relief Vet | VetHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relief-vet/id1600813232/reviews) | [5.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vethive/id6443801911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RSVP SERVICES, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559699732) | [Pocket Consults, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609678505) |

## What reviewers say

### Relief Vet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relief-vet/id1600813232)

This app simplifies running a relief veterinary business by offering scheduling, invoicing, and financial management tools. It provides access to support services like health insurance, CPA assistance, and continuing education.

**Highlights:** Job scheduling, Immediate invoicing, Financial management, Group health insurance access, CPA support, Free continuing education, QuickPay for ACH payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VetHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vethive/id6443801911)

Connect with a supportive community of veterinarians for clinical case help and collaborative learning. Access practical education from specialists and peers in a judgment-free environment to enhance your in-house medicine practice.

**Highlights:** Veterinary community, Clinical case help groups, Collaborative learning, Courses and workshops, Practical content, Peer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Relief Vet free?

Relief Vet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VetHive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Relief Vet or VetHive?

Relief Vet and VetHive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 68 ratings respectively.

### Do Relief Vet or VetHive have ads?

VetHive shows ads; Relief Vet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Relief Vet or VetHive?

Relief Vet ships an update every 5 weeks, and VetHive every 8 days. Most recently, Relief Vet was updated on September 9, 2026 and VetHive on September 9, 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.*