Petloc8 vs Americaloc Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Petloc8
This app provides real-time GPS tracking for pets, allowing owners to monitor their location and receive alerts if they leave designated safe zones. It also features pet profiles and a community to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
- Live location tracking
- Geofencing with alerts
- Detailed pet profiles
- Lost pet community
- Smart movement notifications
- Battery and connectivity alerts
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Stay connected to your beloved pets with Petloc8, the ultimate GPS tracking app designed for pet safety and security. With real-time tracking, pet profiles, and a supportive lost pet community, Petloc8 offers peace of mind for every pet owner. Key Features: Live Location Tracking: Instantly view your pet’s exact location at any time. Geofencing: Set safe zones and receive alerts if your pet wanders outside. Pet Profiles: Create detailed profiles to track important info for each pet. Lost Pet Community: Connect with other pet owners to quickly locate missing pets. Smart Notifications: Receive alerts for any movement or boundary breach. Battery and Connectivity Alerts: Keep your device active with timely notifications. Whether your pet loves to explore or stay close to home, Petloc8 keeps you connected and informed. Download Petloc8 now to safeguard the pets you cherish.
Americaloc Go
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Stay connected and protected. Real-time location sharing, SOS alerts, and geofence notifications for family safety and peace of mind. It works with your Americaloc account to send real-time location updates, detect movement, trigger SOS alerts, and report geofence events — all designed for family care, personal security, and peace of mind. Americaloc Go is intended for installation on the device that will transmit locations and events — such as a loved one’s phone. Real-time location sharing is available for invited users and works with an existing Americaloc account. During setup, the user enters a pairing code to securely link the device with the account that invited them. Key Features: Real-time GPS location reporting and tracking history Movement detection with automatic interval adjustments SOS button for emergency alerts Geofence entry and exit notifications Battery level reporting Americaloc Go only transmits location and event data with the user's explicit consent, for the purpose of family safety, caregiving, and personal security. Location transmission can be paused or resumed by the user at any time directly from the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://us.americaloc.com/legal/privacyPolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Americaloc Go at every 4 days against Petloc8's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Petloc8 ships an update every 3 weeks, Americaloc Go every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Petloc8 | Americaloc Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Myloc8 INC | ORBIFLEX INC. |
In-app purchases
Petloc8
No in-app purchases
Americaloc Go
No in-app purchases
