# Cat Buddy vs PetX

The clearest difference is rating: PetX at 5.0 against Cat Buddy's 2.3. PetX also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cat Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 22 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PetX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Cat Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

PetX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Buddy has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Buddy ships an update every 9 months, PetX every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Buddy | PetX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-buddy/id449438097/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petx/id1525878027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [petitarian llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525878029) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PetX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petx/id1525878027)

Access 24/7 veterinary care through video consultations, receive diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions. This app also features an in-app pharmacy and supply store for convenient pet care.

**Highlights:** 24/7 video consultations with licensed veterinarians, In-app pet pharmacy and supply store, Receive diagnoses and treatment plans, Get prescriptions for medications, Save time and money on vet visits, Pet profile creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPOC Benefits | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Buddy free?

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

### Is PetX free?

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

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

PetX is rated higher. Cat Buddy averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PetX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cat Buddy or PetX have ads?

Cat Buddy shows ads; PetX does not.

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

Cat Buddy ships an update every 9 months, and PetX every 22 months. Most recently, Cat Buddy was updated on October 15, 2026 and PetX on October 15, 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.*