# PetDesk vs Journey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PetDesk at none against Journey's 1. PetDesk also leads on ratings volume (511K vs 1) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). Journey's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PetDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PetDesk against 5.0 for Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetDesk has 511K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of PetDesk's written reviews are positive against 100% of Journey's.

PetDesk ships an update every 4 weeks, Journey every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetDesk | Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (511K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdesk/id631377773/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-self-reflection/id6760315905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **511K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PetDesk, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616576127) | [Artem Pishchelev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883805180) |

## What reviewers say

### PetDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petdesk/id631377773)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-self-reflection/id6760315905)

This app guides self-reflection through thoughtfully designed questions across 15 chapters. It helps users uncover dominant patterns in their thinking, decision-making, and stress responses, building a dynamic portrait of their inner world without judgment or advice.

**Highlights:** 15 chapters of guided self-reflection, Discover dominant personal patterns, Evolving portrait of strengths and blind spots, Depth section for deeper pattern analysis, Curated content for blind spots, Designed for stillness, no notifications or gamification

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Depth — full portrait | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PetDesk free?

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

### Is Journey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PetDesk or Journey?

Journey is rated higher. PetDesk averages 4.9 out of 5 from 511K ratings, while Journey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PetDesk or Journey have ads?

Neither PetDesk nor Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PetDesk or Journey?

PetDesk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Journey every 6 days. Most recently, PetDesk was updated on November 8, 2026 and Journey on November 5, 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.*