# U vs Cat Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Buddy at 56% against U's 0%. Cat Buddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). U's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

U holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Buddy has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of U's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cat Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

U ships an update every 5 weeks, Cat Buddy every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Cat Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-intouch/id431452798/reviews)** | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-buddy/id449438097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UMEDEX, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431452801) | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-intouch/id431452798)

A HIPAA-compliant system for medical providers to connect, communicate, and manage patient health remotely. It facilitates audio/video consultations, remote monitoring, e-prescribing, and secure medical record sharing for physicians, patients, and facilities.

**Highlights:** HIPAA-compliant telehealth, Remote patient monitoring, Audio/video consultations, E-prescribing, Medical record management, Insurance eligibility verification, Diagnostic order processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Messaging | $2.99 | one-time |
| GPS Tracking | $3.99 | one-time |
| Health & Vitals | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cat Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-buddy/id449438097)

Track your cat's health, milestones, and daily life. Log vet visits, medications, vaccinations, and allergies. Share your cat's journey with family and friends through photos and diaries.

**Highlights:** Cat diaries and milestone logging, Weight tracking (kg/lbs), Photo album storage, Veterinary and medication tracking, Vaccination and allergy records, Vaccine reminders, Data backup and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is Cat Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, U or Cat Buddy?

U is rated higher. U averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cat Buddy averages 2.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do U or Cat Buddy have ads?

Cat Buddy shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or Cat Buddy?

U ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cat Buddy every 9 months. Most recently, U was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cat Buddy on November 1, 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.*