# Paw Guide vs Gig Stack

The clearest difference is ads: Gig Stack at none against Paw Guide's shown. Gig Stack also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Paw Guide's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paw Guide sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Gig Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Paw Guide against 5.0 for Gig Stack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paw Guide has 2.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Paw Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gig Stack's.

Paw Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Gig Stack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paw Guide | Gig Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paw-guide-lost-and-found-pets/id6477826792/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-stack/id6799613427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 159 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PAW GUIDE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833745363) | [Danny Dausend](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788131412) |

## What reviewers say

### Paw Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paw-guide-lost-and-found-pets/id6477826792)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Trial Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Trial 3 Days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Premium Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Paw Guide Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Paw Guide Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Paw Guide Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Paw Guide Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Paw Guide Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Paw Guide Premium For 3 Months | $89.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📢 Effective at spreading awareness
- 🙌 Supportive community
- 🎉 Reunited with pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Formatting issues with some questions

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more locations
- Integrate with more social media platforms
- Add more personalization options


### Gig Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-stack/id6799613427)

This app helps gig workers meticulously track all their income, expenses, and mileage across various platforms. It provides detailed analytics and reports to give users a clear overview of their earnings and spending, aiding in financial organization and tax preparation.

**Highlights:** Track income from multiple gig platforms, Log and categorize gig-related expenses, Monitor mileage for tax purposes, Set and track income goals, Generate PDF summary reports, View detailed analytics and charts, Maintain full log history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paw Guide free?

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

### Is Gig Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paw Guide or Gig Stack?

Gig Stack is rated higher. Paw Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Gig Stack averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Paw Guide or Gig Stack have ads?

Paw Guide shows ads; Gig Stack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paw Guide or Gig Stack?

Paw Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gig Stack every 4 days. Most recently, Paw Guide was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gig Stack on October 15, 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.*