IDEXX Vello vs Black
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDEXX Vello
Manage your pet's health with ease. Receive appointment and health service reminders, access medical records, and get prescription details. Schedule appointments online for a smoother vet visit experience.
- Appointment reminders
- Health service reminders
- Online scheduling
- Prescription details
- Medical record access
- Pre-appointment instructions
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Better vet visits for you and your pet: - Upcoming appointment reminders - Pre-appointment instructions - Health service reminders - Online scheduling - Prescription and dosage instructions - Medical record access
Black
Manage your smart home devices, optimize energy usage, and prevent water damage with this intuitive application. It offers enhanced security features and convenient control over your home's comfort and safety.
- Energy savings optimization
- HVAC system monitoring
- Water leak detection alerts
- Automated lighting for security
- Centralized smart device control
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Experience a new level of comfort and monitoring with Black-Haak Home. This intuitive app empowers you to manage your smart home systems with ease, simplifying your daily life. Why Choose Black-Haak Home? As a trusted, family-owned company, we prioritize your home’s comfort and safety like it’s our own. Our app offers you the following advantages: • Energy savings: Enjoy lower utility bills with a thermostat that automatically adjusts to optimize energy use when you're away. • Reliable home performance: Stay informed about your HVAC system’s health, helping you prevent issues and maintain a comfortable environment for your family. • Water damage prevention: Get immediate alerts for leaks, protecting your home from costly damage. • Enhanced security: Automate your lighting to deter intruders and create a welcoming atmosphere when you arrive home. • Convenient control: Manage all your smart home devices from one user-friendly app, making home management seamless and efficient. With Black-Haak Home, you can trust that your home is in good hands. Download today and enjoy a smarter, safer home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black at 100% against IDEXX Vello's 33%. Black also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). IDEXX Vello's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Black holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of IDEXX Vello's written reviews are positive against 100% of Black's.
IDEXX Vello ships an update fortnightly, Black every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDEXX Vello | Black |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDEXX Laboratories | Black-Haak Heating Inc |
Customer experience
IDEXX Vello
Black
In-app purchases
IDEXX Vello
No in-app purchases
Black
No in-app purchases
