Comparison

Boxenger vs Pet

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

Head to head
About

Boxenger

Features
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Create multiple Boxes and connect with others for unlimited messaging. Name one Box for friends, one for colleagues and so on. Box names are the only thing that can be seen.

About

Pet

Features
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Petsocial is where pet owners share their animals' lives, find trusted care, and help pets find homes โ€” all in one place. A SOCIAL NETWORK BUILT FOR PETS Give every pet their own profile, with breed, diet, habitat, lifestyle and care needs. Post photos, share short videos, and add stories that capture the small moments. Follow other owners, react and comment, and message anyone directly โ€” including voice notes when typing won't do. FIND AND BOOK PET CARE Browse groomers, boarding facilities, walkers, sitters and veterinarians near you. See what each provider offers, check availability, and book the service you need. Pay securely in the app. Your booking is confirmed straight away, and you'll be notified as it progresses. ADOPT FROM A SHELTER Browse pets waiting for homes at real shelters and rescues. Filter by what suits your household, see full details on each animal, and spot urgent placements that need a home quickly. Found a match? Request a meet-and-greet or send an adoption application directly through the app. Set your adoption preferences and keep an eye out for pets that fit. THE PLAZA Discover food, treats, toys, accessories and care products from pet businesses. Browse by category, see full product details, and find providers you can trust. SUPPORT SHELTERS AND RESCUES Donate to shelters and rescue organisations doing the work, directly from the app. EVERYTHING ELSE โ€ข Search for pets, people, businesses and services โ€ข Notifications for messages, bookings, likes and comments โ€ข Follow the accounts and organisations that matter to you โ€ข Manage multiple pets from a single account Whether you're sharing your dog's first swim, booking a groomer before the weekend, or bringing home a rescue cat, Petsocial keeps every part of pet life in one app. Download Petsocial and join the community.

Screenshots

Boxenger3 screens
Pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boxenger at weekly against Pet's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxenger ships an update weekly, Pet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Boxenger versus Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxengerPet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINT COMMUNICATION P.C.Pet Centrals Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Boxenger

No in-app purchases

None

Pet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxenger free?
Boxenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pet free?
Pet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxenger or Pet have ads?
Neither Boxenger nor Pet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxenger or Pet?
Boxenger ships an update weekly, and Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxenger was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pet on October 31, 2026.

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