# DWARFLAB vs SiiPet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DWARFLAB at none against SiiPet's 13. DWARFLAB also leads on ratings volume (140 vs 6). SiiPet's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SiiPet sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DWARFLAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

SiiPet holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DWARFLAB has 140 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of DWARFLAB's written reviews are positive against 33% of SiiPet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DWARFLAB ships an update every 5 weeks, SiiPet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DWARFLAB | SiiPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarflab/id1667394131/reviews) | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siipet/id6475956695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinyphoton (Wuhan) Technology. Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470898020) | [LinkVue LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755675395) |

## What reviewers say

### DWARFLAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarflab/id1667394131)

This app connects wirelessly to a smart telescope, offering intuitive control for capturing stunning images of the night sky and dynamic terrestrial scenes. It features automatic tracking, in-app image processing, and panorama creation for both astrophotography and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Wireless telescope connection, In-built star atlas for astrophotography, Automatic celestial and motion tracking, In-app image stacking and post-processing, Gigapixel panorama creation, Time-lapse photography

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 High-quality astrophotography results
- 💰 Excellent value for price
- 🎯 Intuitive sky atlas and target selection
- 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements
- ⚡ Responsive developer team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Persistent WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow connection establishment (15-30 minutes)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📉 Tracking frame drops (25% loss reported)
- 🔄 Connection drops after minutes

**Reported bugs**

- WiFi connection fails repeatedly or drops within seconds
- App crashes on iOS 18 and older iOS versions
- Account creation security verification fails
- Full-screen mode freezes with no escape option
- Autofocus produces inconsistent or blurry results

**Requested features**

- One-tap return to home and power off function
- Panorama/mosaic image merging capability
- Comet-aligned tracking mode
- Dew control for iOS (available on Android)
- iPad-optimized app version


### SiiPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siipet/id6475956695)

Monitor, interact with, and understand your pets remotely. Receive daily highlights, abnormal behavior alerts, and store memories in an album. Share access with family members for collaborative pet care.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Real-time monitoring (see, hear, talk), Pet treat and play functionality, Daily highlight videos and photos, Abnormal behavior alerts with pet recognition, Pet memory album, Device sharing with family

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single-Device Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| LC01 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| LC01 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Dual-Device Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| LC01 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| LC01 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited-Device Plan | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DWARFLAB free?

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

### Is SiiPet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DWARFLAB or SiiPet?

SiiPet is rated higher. DWARFLAB averages 3.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while SiiPet averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do DWARFLAB or SiiPet have ads?

Neither DWARFLAB nor SiiPet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DWARFLAB or SiiPet?

DWARFLAB ships an update every 5 weeks, and SiiPet every 2 weeks. Most recently, DWARFLAB was updated on September 20, 2026 and SiiPet on August 28, 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.*