Comparison

Cove Connect vs PET

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

Head to head
About

Cove Connect

Manage your Cove smart home system remotely and stay informed about any activity. Receive real-time notifications to ensure your home's security and convenience, no matter where you are.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Activity notifications
  • Anywhere access
  • Home security monitoring
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Control your Cove system from anywhere and receive notifications of activity.

About

PET

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This app is designed to support the management of smart pet devices, allowing users to connect, control, and monitor compatible devices through their mobile phone in a simple and efficient way. With this app, users can connect supported smart pet devices and manage basic device settings directly from their phone. The app provides access to common training and control functions, allowing users to adjust parameters based on their individual needs and usage scenarios. The interface is designed to be clear and easy to use, helping users quickly understand and operate the available functions. All features focus on device management and daily use, avoiding unnecessary complexity. The app also provides basic activity and usage information related to the connected device. These records are intended to help users better understand device usage and general activity patterns. All displayed data is for reference only and may vary depending on the device model and usage conditions. This app is intended to be used as a companion tool for smart pet devices. It does not replace professional advice or training services. Actual results may vary based on device configuration, usage methods, and individual pet behavior. Key features: 1. Smart pet device connection and management 2. Training and control function settings 3. Device parameter adjustment 4. Basic activity and usage data display 5. Simple and intuitive user interface The app aims to provide a stable and user-friendly experience for managing smart pet devices, supporting safer and more organized daily use.

Screenshots

Cove Connect4 screens
PET4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Cove Connect at 4 against PET's 2. PET's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cove Connect ships an update fortnightly, PET monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cove Connect versus PET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCove ConnectPET
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCove Smart, LLC金芳 郭

Bugs and requests

Cove Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App constantly prompting for updates with no actual update available
  • Sensors not showing up on the main screen
  • Inability to toggle notifications or chimes for sensors
  • Sensor names and types resetting randomly
  • Login issues and app crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved camera integration
  • More detailed activity logging
  • Ability to rename sensors
  • Dark mode option
  • Alexa/Google Home integration

PET

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cove Connect

No in-app purchases

None

PET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cove Connect free?
Cove Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PET free?
PET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cove Connect or PET have ads?
Neither Cove Connect nor PET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cove Connect or PET?
Cove Connect ships an update fortnightly, and PET monthly. Most recently, Cove Connect was updated on November 7, 2026 and PET on November 8, 2026.

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