# Cardalis vs PitPat

The clearest difference is rating: PitPat at 4.0 against Cardalis's 2.3. PitPat also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Cardalis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (257 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PitPat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cardalis asks for nothing beyond the download.

PitPat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cardalis has 257 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Cardalis's written reviews are positive against 27% of PitPat's.

Cardalis ships an update every 6 weeks, PitPat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cardalis | PitPat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardalis/id569166179/reviews) | **[4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitpat/id1054695579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **26.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ceva Sante Animale S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/566622266) | [Pitpatpet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054695578) |

## What reviewers say

### Cardalis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardalis/id569166179)

Monitor your dog's resting respiratory rate to help manage heart failure. This app helps you record and graph the data, which can then be emailed to your veterinarian.

**Highlights:** Measure resting respiratory rate, Record rate as a graph, Email results to veterinarian, Track heart failure progression, Informational and educational tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 📊 Clear graph visualization of breathing/heart rate data
- 🔔 Helpful medication and monitoring reminders
- 📧 Ability to email data to veterinarians
- ⏱️ Automatic 30-second timer with calculation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after app updates (critical issue)
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 📧 Email and print functionality broken or removed
- 🔒 Excessive data collection (vet name, email required)
- 🐕 Dog-centric branding excludes cat owners

**Reported bugs**

- Critical data loss during app updates
- App freezes and crashes on launch or navigation
- Email functionality not working or removed
- Print functionality broken or removed
- Notes not saved or retrievable

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple pets/dogs in single app
- Cat-friendly version or pet-neutral branding
- Ability to add notes to all readings (not just high ones)
- Customizable timer intervals (15, 60 seconds)
- Ability to enter past/historical readings


### PitPat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitpat/id1054695579)

Monitor your dog's daily activity, track their distance and calories burned, and manage their weight and food intake. Earn badges for achievements and access premium features like video vet and extended warranty through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Activity monitoring, Weight management, Food portion control, Goal recommendations, Distance and calorie tracking, Badge rewards, Optional subscription for premium features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One dog | $3.99 | per month |
| Two dogs | $6.99 | per month |
| Three dogs | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Precise GPS tracking (when it works)
- 🔋 Good battery life (on older models/non-GPS)
- 🐶 Activity tracking insights
- 👍 Easy to attach to collar
- 💡 One-off payment (no subscription)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ GPS connection issues
- 🐌 Slow tracking/syncing
- 📉 Inconsistent/inaccurate data
- 🔋 Poor battery life (newer/GPS models)
- 🔌 Charging failures

**Reported bugs**

- Tracker not working after last update
- Battery shows 0% constantly
- Cannot update dog weight
- App freezes and crashes
- Device not connecting

**Requested features**

- Reverse grey/active colors in app
- Schedule tracking times for dog walkers
- Network refresh feature
- Demo mode for app before purchase
- Ability to pause/skip days


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cardalis free?

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

### Is PitPat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cardalis or PitPat?

PitPat is rated higher. Cardalis averages 2.3 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while PitPat averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Cardalis or PitPat have ads?

Neither Cardalis nor PitPat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cardalis or PitPat?

Cardalis ships an update every 6 weeks, and PitPat fortnightly. Most recently, Cardalis was updated on October 16, 2026 and PitPat on October 14, 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.*