# Pets 411 vs ByteTag

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pets 411 at none against ByteTag's 2. Pets 411 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ByteTag's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ByteTag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pets 411 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pets 411 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByteTag has 9.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Pets 411's written reviews are positive against 85% of ByteTag's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pets 411 | ByteTag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-411/id530224018/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytetag/id1634260065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barry Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/530224021) | [ByteTag, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634260218) |

## What reviewers say

### Pets 411

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-411/id530224018)

Discover essential pet resources like shelters, vets, and stores with integrated maps. Stay updated with expert news and podcasts, and connect with a community for lost and found pets. Includes a fun matching game to help you find your next companion.

**Highlights:** Map-based animal shelter locator, Map-based veterinarian finder, Map-based pet store and dog park locator, Pet expert news and podcasts, Animal matching game, Lost and found pet community page, Pet adoption assistance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ByteTag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytetag/id1634260065)

This app provides advanced pet identification, allowing you to update your pet's information and receive real-time notifications when their tag is scanned. It offers unlimited contact details and passive GPS tracking to help reunite you with your lost pet quickly.

**Highlights:** Unlimited contact information updates, Real-time scanning notifications, GPS location sharing upon scan, Push, SMS, and email notifications, Passive GPS tracking, Directions to pet's location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ByteTag Home+ (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| ByteTag Home+ (Annually) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Detailed pet profiles
- 🚀 Quick notification on pet scan
- 🚀 Efficient way to provide pet info
- 🚀 Lightweight and quiet tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tag scanning issues in app
- 🔒 Security concerns with profile editing
- 🔒 Subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
- 🐛 Shipping and order fulfillment problems

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to scan tags properly
- Profile information not saving correctly
- Repeated log-out issues in the app

**Requested features**

- Option to toggle order of pet details
- Ability to add multiple emergency contacts
- Improved camera integration for scanning tags
- Offline functionality for tag scanning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pets 411 free?

Pets 411 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ByteTag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pets 411 or ByteTag?

Pets 411 is rated higher. Pets 411 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ByteTag averages 4.8 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Pets 411 or ByteTag have ads?

ByteTag shows ads; Pets 411 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pets 411 or ByteTag?

Pets 411 ships an update every 2 months, and ByteTag every 2 months. Most recently, Pets 411 was updated on October 23, 2026 and ByteTag on October 26, 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.*