Comparison

Pause Studio vs Riley Pets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pause Studio

Features
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The Pause Studio app makes it very easy for you to manage your Pause Studio account, book into our classes and events and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with us. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.

About

Riley Pets

Features
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The home for your pet's health. Made by pet owners, for pet owners. Your pet's health, finally in one place. Being a pet owner shouldn't mean searching through old emails for vet invoices, trying to remember which medication your pet is taking, juggling insurance paperwork or wondering what to do when something doesn't feel right. Yet that's exactly how pet healthcare works today. That's why we built Riley. The home for your pet's health. Everything your pet needs. One trusted place. Less paperwork. Less stress. More time with your pet. Whether you're welcoming a new puppy, caring for a senior cat, managing a long-term condition or simply wanting to stay organised, Riley brings every part of your pet's healthcare together, so you can spend less time managing paperwork and more time caring for your pet. Never Lose Another Medical Record Your pet's complete health history, all in one place. Keep consultations, vaccinations, medications, weight, behaviour, microchip details, prescriptions, lab results and more organised in one secure timeline. Your pet's health travels with you, across every vet, every clinic and every move. Because your pet's health should never be scattered. Claim in 60 Seconds Insurance claims shouldn't take hours. Simply photograph your vet invoice and Riley extracts the information, prepares your claim and helps you submit it in under 60 seconds. Less paperwork. Less stress. More time with your pet. Fight Back Against Rejected Claims Insurance claims don't always go to plan. When they're rejected, Riley helps you draft personalised appeal letters using your policy wording and your pet's medical historyβ€”so you can challenge decisions with confidence. Ask Riley, Anytime Questions don't just happen during opening hours. Whether it's 2am and something doesn't feel right, or an emergency vet asks what medication your pet is taking, Riley is there to help. Ask questions about symptoms, medications, treatment plans or your pet's health history, personalised using your pet's medical records and documents already stored in Riley. Understand Your Vet Medical jargon shouldn't stop you making informed decisions. Riley translates vet reports, diagnoses and treatment plans into plain Englishβ€”so you understand exactly what's happening and why. Know what you're paying for. Know what comes next. Feel more confident every visit. Get Peace of Mind Sometimes you just want reassurance. Request an independent veterinary second opinion within 24 hours when you want another expert review of a diagnosis or treatment plan. Helping you make confident decisions for the pet you love. Every Vet Email. Automatically Organised Forward any vet email to Riley and we'll organise it automatically. Lab results. Prescriptions. Follow-up appointments. Invoices. Treatment plans. Everything stays attached to your pet's profile, exactly where you'll need it next time. The Home for Your Pet's Health Pet healthcare shouldn't be spread across emails, paperwork, insurance portals and reminders. With Riley, everything comes together in one place. - Complete medical history - Insurance claims in 60 seconds - Appeals for rejected claims - Personalised guidance - Vet terminology translated into plain English - Independent second opinions - Automatic organisation of every vet email Everything your pet needs. One trusted place. Because every pet deserves better healthcare. And every pet owner deserves better support. Made by pet owners, for pet owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.rileypets.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.rileypets.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Pause Studio4 screens
Riley Pets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause Studio at none against Riley Pets's 10. Riley Pets's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Riley Pets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pause Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pause Studio ships an update every 3 months, Riley Pets fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pause Studio versus Riley Pets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPause StudioRiley Pets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMomence, Inc.Riley App Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Pause Studio

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Riley Pets

Subscriptions10
  • Riley Single Pet$4.991 Month
  • Single Pet Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Riley multi pet$9.991 Month
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  • Multi Pet Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Group Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Riley Single Pet - Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Single Pet Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Riley Multi Pet – Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Mutli Pet Yearly$199.991 Year
  • Group Yearly$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Pause Studio free?
Pause Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riley Pets free?
Riley Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pause Studio or Riley Pets have ads?
Neither Pause Studio nor Riley Pets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pause Studio or Riley Pets?
Pause Studio ships an update every 3 months, and Riley Pets fortnightly. Most recently, Pause Studio was updated on September 24, 2026 and Riley Pets on September 12, 2026.

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