# DaySmart Pet Software vs NextPaw

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextPaw at none against DaySmart Pet Software's 2. NextPaw also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). DaySmart Pet Software's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaySmart Pet Software sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. NextPaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DaySmart Pet Software against 4.9 for NextPaw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DaySmart Pet Software has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DaySmart Pet Software ships an update every 3 weeks, NextPaw every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaySmart Pet Software | NextPaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysmart-pet-software/id476675123/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpaw/id1477587088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 185 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DaySmart Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/398253765) | [NextPaw, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719911958) |

## What reviewers say

### DaySmart Pet Software

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysmart-pet-software/id476675123)

Manage your pet grooming business on the go with this comprehensive appointment scheduling and client management app. Track appointments, client and pet details, process payments, manage inventory, and generate business reports. Offers online booking capabilities for clients.

**Highlights:** Appointment scheduling, Client and pet information management, Credit card processing, Product sales and inventory, Online booking website, Business reporting, Time block management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Basic Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Cloud Deluxe Subscription | $69.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📈 Helps manage business
- 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications
- 🌐 Accessible from anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🔒 Unauthorized contact and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Appointment scheduling problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to view pet notes and history

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit pet information
- Improve mobile functionality for groomers
- Integrate with accounting software
- Add option to book recurring appointments


### NextPaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpaw/id1477587088)

This app helps local pet businesses improve their online visibility and attract customers. It optimizes business listings, broadcasts events to local pet owners, and features coupons that can be printed or displayed on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Optimize local business listings, Boost online rankings, Broadcast pet-friendly events, Feature coupons and offers, Integrate with Google My Business

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaySmart Pet Software free?

DaySmart Pet Software is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NextPaw free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DaySmart Pet Software or NextPaw?

NextPaw is rated higher. DaySmart Pet Software averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while NextPaw averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do DaySmart Pet Software or NextPaw have ads?

Neither DaySmart Pet Software nor NextPaw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DaySmart Pet Software or NextPaw?

DaySmart Pet Software ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextPaw every 5 weeks. Most recently, DaySmart Pet Software was updated on October 23, 2026 and NextPaw on October 24, 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.*