# BluePaw vs Help a Stray

The clearest difference is ads: BluePaw at none against Help a Stray's shown. Help a Stray's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluePaw | Help a Stray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Dermaris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044619716) | [ANTONIOS KALAMPOGIAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753937262) |

## What reviewers say

### BluePaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluepaw/id1672852752)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Help a Stray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-a-stray/id6504815712)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluePaw free?

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

### Is Help a Stray free?

Help a Stray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BluePaw or Help a Stray have ads?

Help a Stray shows ads; BluePaw does not.

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