Comparison

Finding vs Paw Guide

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

Head to head
About

Finding

Features
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Lost or Found house pets Found a lost pet? Or looking for a lost pet? Finding Belle is the best PetSmart app yet! Its sole purpose is to reunite lost pets and their humans faster. You can now broadcast the location of a lost house pet in a jiffy. This also makes it easy for pet owners to find their lost pets in the neighbourhood. • Finding Belle uses your favourite app for Maps and Navigation • If you find a pet looking lost, simply click a clear picture of it with a steady hand, upload it on the app, and the location will be saved automatically for the pet owner to come get it • Conversely, pet owners can browse the pictures in an album or on the map. By simply clicking on the picture, you can get a pretty accurate location of your pet at the time when the picture was taken, and also instantly find the shortest route to it in your preferred navigation app. Unique features: No registration or login required. Just download and start using. Simple and easy to navigate. You control how long your post stays alive: one hour/day/week. And it is absolutely free! All features are accessible. No hidden costs Perfect for animal lovers. You never know which house that is missing a pet will be joyfully re-united with their little one via this app. It could even be you. So, get started on this, p(aw)lease!

About

Paw Guide

This app helps reunite lost pets with their owners by leveraging community alerts and expert-backed recovery plans. It allows users to quickly create and share lost pet posters, report sightings, and receive real-time notifications for missing and found animals in their area.

Highlights
  • Lost pet recovery toolkit
  • Expert-backed recovery plans
  • Instant lost pet posters
  • One-tap social sharing
  • Report lost/found pet sightings
  • Nearby lost pet alerts
  • Community-based network
Features
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Paw Guide: Lost Dog & Cat Finder | Missing Pet Alerts Bring them home faster with the ultimate lost pet recovery toolkit. Lost your dog? Missing your cat? Searching for a lost dog nearby or trying to find your missing cat? When every second counts, Paw Guide turns your community into a powerful lost pet alert network. Built on proven research into lost dog and missing cat behavior, Paw Guide isn’t just a pet finder—it’s a structured pet recovery system designed to bring your furry family member back home safe and sound. Expert-Backed Lost Pet Recovery Plans Don’t just search—search smart. Paw Guide provides a step-by-step recovery strategy tailored to your lost pet’s behavior. Whether you’re trying to find your dog, locate a missing indoor cat, or recover a lost puppy or kitten, we give you the exact roadmap to maximize your chances of a safe return. Instant Professional Lost Pet Posters & Flyers Create a high-impact lost dog poster or missing cat flyer in seconds. • One-tap sharing to social media and local groups • Professional layouts designed for maximum visibility • Built-in lost pet alert distribution The faster you share your lost pet alert, the faster they can get back home safe. Report Lost & Found Dogs and Cats Report lost dog, missing cat, found dog, or found cat sightings in seconds. • Lost and found pet reports • Stray dog or stray cat alerts • Community-based pet finder network • Mark pets as reunited and back home safe We help close the gap between a lost pet and a successful reunion. Smart Nearby Lost Pet Alerts Receive real-time notifications for: • Lost dogs reported near you • Missing cats in your area • Found pets in your neighborhood • Critical local lost pet alerts Stay informed, act fast, and increase recovery success. Built for One Mission: Pet Recovery & Safe Return Paw Guide combines community, speed, and proven strategy to help lost pets return home safely. Whether you’ve lost a dog, lost a cat, found a pet, or want to help a missing pet get back home safe, Paw Guide gives you the tools to act immediately. Download Paw Guide today and increase your chances of a safe return, happy reunion, and bringing your pet back home where they belong. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/catmagnet-eula/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pawguideprivacypolicy/home

Screenshots

Finding3 screens
Paw Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Finding at none against Paw Guide's 6. Finding also leads on ads (none vs shown). Paw Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Paw Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Finding asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finding ships an update monthly, Paw Guide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Finding versus Paw Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindingPaw Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB159 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer1ST LEARN PTY LTDPAW GUIDE

Bugs and requests

Finding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paw Guide

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Formatting issues with some questions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand coverage to more locations
  • Integrate with more social media platforms
  • Add more personalization options

In-app purchases

None

Finding

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Paw Guide

Subscriptions6
  • Paw Guide Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Paw Guide Premium Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Paw Guide Premium Weekly$14.997 Days
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  • Paw Guide Premium Weekly$19.997 Days
  • Paw Guide Premium Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Paw Guide Premium For 3 Months$89.993 Months

Questions

Is Finding free?
Finding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paw Guide free?
Paw Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Finding or Paw Guide have ads?
Paw Guide shows ads; Finding does not.
Which is updated more often, Finding or Paw Guide?
Finding ships an update monthly, and Paw Guide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Finding was updated on November 7, 2026 and Paw Guide on November 12, 2026.

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