# ByteTag vs Pet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ByteTag at 85% against Pet's 0%. ByteTag also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 9). Pet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ByteTag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ByteTag holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByteTag has 9.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ByteTag's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pet's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ByteTag | Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytetag/id1634260065/reviews)** | [1.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-iot/id1640641003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ByteTag, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634260218) | [Shenzhen Patpet Technology CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622792510) |

## What reviewers say

### ByteTag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytetag/id1634260065)

This app provides advanced pet identification, allowing you to update your pet's information and receive real-time notifications when their tag is scanned. It offers unlimited contact details and passive GPS tracking to help reunite you with your lost pet quickly.

**Highlights:** Unlimited contact information updates, Real-time scanning notifications, GPS location sharing upon scan, Push, SMS, and email notifications, Passive GPS tracking, Directions to pet's location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ByteTag Home+ (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| ByteTag Home+ (Annually) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Detailed pet profiles
- 🚀 Quick notification on pet scan
- 🚀 Efficient way to provide pet info
- 🚀 Lightweight and quiet tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tag scanning issues in app
- 🔒 Security concerns with profile editing
- 🔒 Subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
- 🐛 Shipping and order fulfillment problems

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to scan tags properly
- Profile information not saving correctly
- Repeated log-out issues in the app

**Requested features**

- Option to toggle order of pet details
- Ability to add multiple emergency contacts
- Improved camera integration for scanning tags
- Offline functionality for tag scanning


### Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-iot/id1640641003)

Manage your pet's training and well-being remotely. Monitor their health and daily life through a connected device, making pet care more convenient.

**Highlights:** Remote pet training, Health monitoring, Life activity tracking, Bluetooth connectivity, WIFI connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ByteTag free?

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

### Is Pet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ByteTag or Pet?

ByteTag is rated higher. ByteTag averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Pet averages 1.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do ByteTag or Pet have ads?

ByteTag shows ads; Pet does not.

### Which is updated more often, ByteTag or Pet?

ByteTag ships an update every 2 months, and Pet every 2 months. Most recently, ByteTag was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pet on October 18, 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.*