# Embark Vet vs Pawbase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embark Vet at none against Pawbase's 4. Embark Vet also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). Pawbase's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pawbase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Embark Vet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Embark Vet against 5.0 for Pawbase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embark Vet has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Embark Vet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pawbase's.

Embark Vet ships an update every 2 months, Pawbase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Embark Vet | Pawbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-vet/id6739717915/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawbase/id6748346705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Embark Veterinary, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077480466) | [Pawbase Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825343545) |

## What reviewers say

### Embark Vet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-vet/id6739717915)

Discover your dog's breed mix, health predispositions, and allergy risks with a simple DNA test. Connect with relatives and receive personalized care tips to build a stronger bond with your canine companion.

**Highlights:** Discover breed mix, Test for health risks, Understand allergy risks, Connect with relatives, Track test progress, Receive alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pawbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawbase/id6748346705)

This app helps pet owners manage their pet's microchip information and health records. It provides real-time scan alerts with GPS location if a pet is lost and allows for easy reporting of missing pets. Users can also store and share medical records, and manage multiple pets under one account.

**Highlights:** Real-time microchip scan alerts with GPS, Instant lost pet poster generation, QR and tap-to-scan collar tag integration, Digital pet medical record storage, Multi-pet profile management, Co-owner and backup contact setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pawbase Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Pawbase Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Pet Registration for Pet Pro | $10.00 | one-time |
| Pet Registration | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Embark Vet free?

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

### Is Pawbase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Embark Vet or Pawbase?

Pawbase is rated higher. Embark Vet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Pawbase averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Embark Vet or Pawbase have ads?

Neither Embark Vet nor Pawbase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Embark Vet or Pawbase?

Embark Vet ships an update every 2 months, and Pawbase every 2 weeks. Most recently, Embark Vet was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pawbase on October 7, 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.*