IPATA vs GEM Pet Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPATA
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IPATA - The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association founded in 1979, is a non-profit trade association of independent members who are dedicated to the safe and humane transport of pets and other animals throughout the USA and around the world. IPATA's membership services all major airports worldwide. This app is used for communication amongst our members during our annual conference held in a different region of the world annually. It features logistics, contact information and other important facts and schedules for our membership and those who are attending our annual conference.
GEM Pet Network
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GEM Pet Network is the official members directory app — an exclusive network of professional pet relocation companies operating worldwide. With the GEM Pet Network app, authorised members can: • Search for fellow members by company, city or country • View full member profiles including contact details • Contact members directly by email or WhatsApp • Update their own profile information and photo • Find links to important websites and documents This app is exclusively for authorised GEM Pet Network members. Access is by invitation only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GEM Pet Network at every 2 days against IPATA's every 6 months. GEM Pet Network also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPATA ships an update every 6 months, GEM Pet Network every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPATA | GEM Pet Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Pet and Animal Transportation Association | GLOBAL EXCLUSIVE MOVERS' NETWORKS LLC. |
In-app purchases
IPATA
No in-app purchases
GEM Pet Network
No in-app purchases
