TextMyPet vs Paws
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TextMyPet
Receive daily text messages from your pet, personalized to their unique personality. Add your pet's details to generate messages that feel like they're really thinking of you throughout the day.
- Personalized pet messages
- Daily scheduled messages
- Pet personality customization
- Multiple pet species support
- Random message timing
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TextMyPet brings your furry (or feathered!) friend to life — through daily text messages crafted with their unique personality in mind. Add a Pet Give your pet a name, choose their species, and describe their personality. The more you share, the more “them” their messages will feel. Receive Messages Daily Get 3 adorable or hilarious messages every day, scheduled at random times between 6AM and 9PM. It feels like your pet is thinking about you all day long. Perfect for dog lovers, cat people, bird parents, and anyone who wishes their pet could talk back. — TextMyPet is free to use with limited pet slots. Premium features coming soon, including multiple pets, group chats, and custom message styles. Give your pet a voice. Download now and say hi from your favorite friend!
Paws
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Meet Paws-Talk Ever wondered what your pet is thinking? Paws-Talk turns everyday pet moments into meaningful insights. Snap a photo or video and receive AI-powered mood analysis — plus fun “pet thoughts” that bring personality to life. But that’s just the beginning. Key Features - AI Mood Analysis Snap a photo or video to discover your pet’s mood and fun “pet thoughts.” - Smart Care Scheduler Set reminders for feeding, hydration, outings, sanitation, and snacks. - Friendly Notifications Choose Standard or playful Pet Voice reminders. - Daily Pet Tips Simple advice to improve your pet’s routine and wellbeing. Designed for entertainment and insight — not veterinary diagnosis. Subscription Details: After your free trial, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/paws-talk/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/paws-talk/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextMyPet at none against Paws's 2. Paws's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. Paws sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TextMyPet asks for nothing beyond the download.
TextMyPet ships an update every 3 days, Paws daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextMyPet | Paws |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Domzalski | Cathal MORRISON |
In-app purchases
TextMyPet
No in-app purchases
Paws
- Auto Renewable Subscription$9.991 Month
- Auto Renewable Subscription$79.991 Year
