PetFetch vs Simple P.A.W.S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetFetch
Manage all your pets' health records, medications, vet contacts, and appointments in one organized app. Set smart reminders for dosages, vaccinations, and visits to ensure no important task is missed. Discover local pet services like vets and groomers.
- Pet health records management
- Medication and vaccination tracking
- Customizable reminders
- Vet and pet service finder
- Weight tracking with charts
- Photo gallery per pet
- Data export
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A NEW BREED OF PET CARE. All your pets' health records, meds, vet contacts, and appointments in one app — with smart reminders so nothing slips through the cracks. PURRFECTLY ORGANIZED From daily medications to annual vaccinations, PetFetch keeps every pet's health info just a whisker away. Track medications with dosages and schedules, log vaccinations with due dates, record weights with visual charts, store vet contacts, save microchip and ID numbers, manage appointments, and keep a photo gallery — all beautifully organized in one place. NEVER MISS A DOSE (OR A VISIT) Set custom reminders for medications, vaccinations, and appointments. PetFetch supports recurring schedules — daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly — so you always know when it's time for the next pill, shot, or checkup. See everything at a glance on the Reminders dashboard. FIND HELP NEARBY Discover vets, pet hospitals, groomers, parks, pet stores, and trainers near you. Search by category, sort by distance, and get directions — right from the app. NO PAW LEFT BEHIND Dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, horses, reptiles — PetFetch handles every kind of pet and lets you organize them your way. MORE FEATURES YOU'LL DIG • Weight tracking with line and bar charts • Photo gallery for each pet • Export pet data and health records • Calendar sync for appointments and vaccinations • Microchip, license, and ID storage • Available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese • Designed for iPhone and iPad SPEAK! We answer every email and build the most requested features from our users. See more at petfetch.app Terms of Use: https://petfetch.app/eula
Simple P.A.W.S
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Simple P.A.W.S. helps you keep your pet’s important information organized in one place. Store pet profiles, manage documents, keep up with records, and stay on top of care details across your household. You can upload and organize important files like vaccination records, insurance documents, medical records, and receipts, then quickly find what you need when you need it. Simple P.A.W.S. also includes Ask SHINE, a smart pet care assistant that helps you review records, understand your pet’s information, and stay better prepared for everyday care. Features: • Create and manage pet profiles • Upload and organize pet documents • Track important records in one place • Manage household pet access and plan limits • Use Ask SHINE to review and better understand your pet’s records Simple P.A.W.S. is designed to make pet access easier, more organized, and less stressful. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.simplepaws.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple P.A.W.S at every 2 days against PetFetch's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. PetFetch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple P.A.W.S sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PetFetch ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple P.A.W.S every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetFetch | Simple P.A.W.S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Peterson | Robert Williams III |
Bugs and requests
PetFetch
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to add location for appointments
- Loses user data after updates
- Inconsistent behavior with saving vet information
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to schedule vaccine/medication reminders
- Improve vet information management
- Allow hiding/retiring pets
- Provide better support/communication channels
Simple P.A.W.S
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PetFetch
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- PetFetch Pro for 1 Year$5.99
Simple P.A.W.S
- Essential Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Essential Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Family Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
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