Comparison

Zoocan vs GiveBlood

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

Head to head
About

Zoocan

Features
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ZOOCAN es el Registro Canario de Identificación Animal: una aplicación informática que permite a los veterinarios de Canarias la identificación de los animales. Los animales se identifican a través de un microchip implantado por un veterinario en el animal, y los datos relativos a esta identificación (datos del animal, del propietario y del veterinario) se introducen en ZOOCAN. Esta app te permite, como propietario de un animal, comprobar la correcta inserción de tus datos identificativos así como los de tu animal. Además, ZOOCAN te ofrece información detallada de todos las Consultas, Clínicas y Hospitales Veterinarios de Canarias, con su geolocalización correspondiente.

About

GiveBlood

This app simplifies the process for Canadian blood donors to book, manage, and track their donations. Users can find nearby donation centers, view available appointments, and store their donor card. It also allows for sharing donation history and receiving important updates.

Highlights
  • Book, manage, and track donations
  • Locate nearby donor centers
  • View available appointment slots
  • Store and retrieve donor card
  • Share donation history
  • Receive news and updates
Features
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GiveBlood is the official app of Canadian Blood Services. This app makes it easy for donors in Canada (excluding Quebec) to book, manage and keep track of their donations on the go. Users can locate their nearest donor centres and confirm their donation appointment with ease and efficiency. Features: •Search for donation donor centres near you •Use your current location to map local donor centres and view their services and amenities •Bookmark your favourite locations •View available time slots •Book, view or cancel a donation appointment •Add appointments and reminders to your calendar •Easily sign-up or sign-in to access your account information •View and manage your personal profile •View and manage your notification settings •Store and retrieve your donor card •View your donation history •Share your donation history on social •Receive news and updates •Send feedback GiveBlood is available in English and French. The displayed version corresponds to the language that you have selected in your device settings.

Screenshots

Zoocan4 screens
GiveBlood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GiveBlood at every 3 weeks against Zoocan's every 14 months. Zoocan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Zoocan ships an update every 14 months, GiveBlood every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zoocan versus GiveBlood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoocanGiveBlood
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOvercom 7 Islas, SLCanadian Blood Services

Bugs and requests

Zoocan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GiveBlood

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Recent update broke booking system
  • App crashes on first page load
  • Plasma donation booking shows false donation history
  • Selected dates show as unavailable after selection
  • Dates visible in map view but not in list view
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  • iPhone SE compatibility issues
  • Login functionality not working on app
  • App won't load on some devices
  • Appointment availability discrepancies between views

Requested features

10 requests
  • Weekend and specific day filtering
  • Dark mode icon for iOS 18
  • Linked family member appointments
  • Improved date/time display precision
  • Apple Wallet integration for donor card
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  • QR code quiz in Apple Wallet
  • Better search algorithm for availability
  • Minimal calendar permissions (add-only)
  • Support for international zip codes
  • Expanded clinic availability in underserved areas

In-app purchases

None

Zoocan

No in-app purchases

None

GiveBlood

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zoocan free?
Zoocan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GiveBlood free?
GiveBlood is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zoocan or GiveBlood have ads?
Neither Zoocan nor GiveBlood shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zoocan or GiveBlood?
Zoocan ships an update every 14 months, and GiveBlood every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zoocan was updated on May 16, 2026 and GiveBlood on September 24, 2026.

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