Comparison

PetDesk vs Petlibro

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

Head to head
About

PetDesk

Manage your pet's health and connect with local pet care professionals. Schedule appointments, track medications, and earn loyalty rewards all in one place to ensure your pet lives a longer, happier life.

Highlights
  • 24/7 appointment requests
  • Health reminders and to-do lists
  • Manage pet care provider contacts
  • Earn loyalty points
  • Request medication refills
Currently charting
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Our goal is to help your pets live longer, happier, and healthier lives. PetDesk puts you at the center of your pet’s health needs by seamlessly connecting you with the best pet care professionals near you. Now it’s easy to be the best pet parent you can be. Effortlessly manage your pet’s health in one place with these indispensable features: APPOINTMENTS With our 24/7 appointment request tool, your favorite pet care providers are always just a few taps away. REMINDERS, MESSAGES AND TO DO’S Sync reminders and add custom to-do’s to your calendar. PROVIDERS Add and quickly view your pet care professionals in one place (veterinary clinics, grooming facilities, boarding, pet daycare, and more!). LOYALTY Earn points for every dollar spent at your favorite pet care provider locations. MEDICATION REQUESTS Easily request medication refills for your pets.

About

Petlibro

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device connectivity. Monitor well-being, set feeding schedules, and stay connected with live video streaming. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is looked after.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Streamlined feeding schedules
  • Customizable voice messages
  • Live video streaming
  • Cloud video storage
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE Petlibro and PETLIBRO Lite are two different apps. Make sure you download the correct one for your device. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GRANARY SMART FEEDER USERS: To ensure you're using the correct app, please scan the QR code provided on your product or manual. Introduction: Petlibro helps you take care of your pets with ease, giving you access and peace of mind no matter where you are. Our app connects with a range of smart devices, including the Dockstream, Space, Air, Granary, and Polar, so your pet care is only a tap away. Why choose Petlibro? - Remote device control: Easily manage your Petlibro WiFi-connected feeders and fountains from anywhere, making sure your pets are always looked after, even when you're away. - Real-time monitoring: Keep up with your pet's well-being with device status updates, activity logs, and timely notifications so you can quickly address their needs. - Streamlined feeding schedules: Set up routine feedings with ease to maintain a consistent diet for your pets. You can even customize voice messages to make mealtime special. - Stay connected anytime with video: Watch live video streaming and access saved cloud videos, so you’re always in touch with your pets, even when you're apart. - User-friendly support: Get the help you need through our easy-to-use interface, ensuring your pet's care is never interrupted. Supported devices: - PLAF103 Granary Smart Feeder - PLAF203 Granary Smart Camera Feeder - PLWF105 Dockstream Smart Fountain - PLAF107 Space Smart Feeder - PLAF108 Air Smart Feeder - PLAF109 Polar Smart Wet Food Feeder - PLAF301 One RFID Smart Feeder - And more... Join thousands of pet owners Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with easy, reliable pet care. Download Petlibro today and stay connected with your pets. For Granary Feeder series owners, scan the QR code on your product or manual to get the correct app: Petlibro or Petlibro Lite. Download Petlibro now and embark on a journey of enhanced connection with your pets! If you are using the Petlibro Camera Feeder, you can also subscribe to our video cloud storage service in the APP. Important: Cloud storage is not required to use the camera on the Granary Camera Feeder. You can save videos directly if you have your own microSD card. Continuous monthly/annual cloud storage service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$11.99 per month, $59.99/$119.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Continuous monthly/annual petlibro care service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$12.99 per month, $59.99/$129.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Legal Information: - Privacy Policy https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/privacy - User Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/conditions - Cloud Storage Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/cloud_storage/cloud_storage_en.html - End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PetDesk4 screens
Petlibro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PetDesk at 78% against Petlibro's 13%. PetDesk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Petlibro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, chart position 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. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PetDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PetDesk holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetDesk has 507K ratings behind it against 7.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PetDesk's written reviews are positive against 13% of Petlibro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PetDesk ships an update every 4 weeks, Petlibro weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PetDesk versus Petlibro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetDeskPetlibro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (507K ratings) — better4.5 (7.4K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better12.8% of reviews
Number of ratings507K — better7.4K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#74#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetDesk, LLCDesignlibro Inc

Customer experience

PetDesk

All ratings507,139 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.8%

Petlibro

All ratings7,426 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews953 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral17.7%
Negative69.5%

User reviews

PetDesk

From 507K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for managing pet information
  • 👍 Efficient for scheduling appointments
  • 👍 Good for ordering medications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches with scheduling and syncing
  • 🐛 Inability to delete old reminders and messages
  • 🐛 Limitations in adding notes and tracking pet history
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across multiple locations
  • 🐛 Lack of customization options

Petlibro

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote feeding
  • 📊 Detailed feeding logs
  • 🎥 Camera and microphone features
  • 🔒 Secure device sharing
  • 🐱 Helpful for multi-pet households

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app malfunctions
  • 📢 Excessive and inaccurate notifications
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and information architecture
  • 💰 Subscription paywall for key features
  • 🔄 Lack of multi-device synchronization

Bugs and requests

PetDesk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Appointment scheduling issues
  • Inability to paste passwords
  • Crashes during account creation
  • Reminders not updating correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add end dates for medication reminders
  • Option to archive pet profiles instead of deleting
  • Improved integration with pet owners' calendars
  • Expanded support for non-dog/cat pets
  • More detailed pet health tracking and reporting

Petlibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently disconnects from devices
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incorrect water level and consumption reporting
  • Difficulty reconnecting devices after firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize feeding schedules and portions
  • Integration with smart home systems
  • Voice message playback without dispensing food
  • Small portion dispensing for precise dietary control
  • Improved water intake tracking and history

In-app purchases

None

PetDesk

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Petlibro

Subscriptions11
  • Standard Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Care Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$11.991 Month
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  • AI Standard Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Care Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • AI Premium Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Care Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Care Plus Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • AI Premium Yearly7 Days trial$169.991 Year

Questions

Is PetDesk free?
PetDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petlibro free?
Petlibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PetDesk or Petlibro?
PetDesk is rated higher. PetDesk averages 4.9 out of 5 from 507K ratings, while Petlibro averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.
Do PetDesk or Petlibro have ads?
Neither PetDesk nor Petlibro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PetDesk or Petlibro?
PetDesk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Petlibro weekly. Most recently, PetDesk was updated on October 16, 2026 and Petlibro on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, PetDesk or Petlibro?
PetDesk currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Petlibro at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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