Comparison

PingPaw vs ID4.pet

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

Head to head
About

PingPaw

Engage in playful conversations with a customizable AI pet. Personalize its appearance, outfits, and personality, and share unique pet moments with a special someone. Enjoy interactive widgets and daily check-ins for a fun, companionable experience.

Highlights
  • AI pet chat and conversations
  • Customizable pet personality and appearance
  • Weather-inspired outfits
  • Shared pet experiences
  • Home screen widgets
  • Daily check-ins
Features
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Meet PingPaw — Your AI Pet & Chat Companion Looking for an AI pet to chat with, customize, and share everyday moments with? PingPaw brings together AI chat, virtual pet customization, cute outfits, widgets, and shared experiences in one playful app. AI Chat for Everyday Moments Chat with your AI pet about your day, your thoughts, and the little things that matter. Enjoy playful conversations, funny reactions, and a companion with personality. Create Your Own Virtual Pet Build a virtual pet that feels like yours. Customize its name, personality, style, and voice to match your mood and preferences. Cute Pet Outfits & Weather-Inspired Looks Give your AI pet a fresh look with fun outfits. Explore weather-inspired styles that add a little personality to your everyday routine. Share a Pet with Someone Special Make your AI pet part of your shared routine with a partner or best friend. Enjoy little check-ins and shared pet moments that make everyday interactions more fun. Pet Widgets for Your Home Screen Keep your virtual pet close with widgets designed to bring cute moments into your daily life. Daily Check-Ins & Pet Moments Build little routines around your AI pet, enjoy daily interactions, and make room for more fun throughout your day. Why PingPaw? • AI pet chat and playful conversations • Customizable virtual pet personality and appearance • Cute outfits and weather-inspired looks • Pet widgets for everyday moments • Shared pet experiences with someone special • Daily interactions and check-ins Whether you're exploring AI chat, looking for a customizable virtual pet, or hoping to share a fun little routine with someone close to you, PingPaw gives you a new way to enjoy everyday moments. Your AI pet. Your little world. Your PingPaw. Download PingPaw and meet your new AI pet companion. Premium Subscription Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to all of PingPaw’s premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. After purchasing, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Apple account settings. If you purchase a subscription, any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited. Terms of Service: https://www.pingpaw.net/policy/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.pingpaw.net/policy/privacy-policy.html Contact Us: feedback@pingpaw.net Follow Us: Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vt7M5u5BRZ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@pingpawofficial

About

ID4.pet

Manage all aspects of your pet's life in one app, from digital ID and health records to social sharing and AI assistance. Discover pet-friendly locations and connect with a community of animal lovers.

Highlights
  • Digital Pet ID with Apple Wallet integration
  • Veterinary records and health timeline
  • AI Pet Assistant for health and training advice
  • Social community for sharing pet moments
  • Pet-friendly place discovery map
  • Health reminders and important document storage
Features
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ID4.pet is everything your pet needs, in one place. Meet the smarter way to care for your pet. ID4.pet combines your pet’s digital ID, health records, memories, AI assistance, social pet community, and everyday pet tools into one beautifully designed app. From Apple Wallet integration and veterinary records to social moments, pet-friendly maps, and an intelligent AI assistant, ID4.pet helps you stay connected to every part of your dog’s or cat’s life. Your pet’s Digital ID is always with you. Create a secure digital profile for your pet and add it directly to Apple Wallet. Quickly access: • Microchip ID • Emergency (ICE) contacts • Pet profile information • Veterinary details • Important pet records Perfect for everyday safety, travel, emergencies, and instant identification. Veterinary records & health timeline. Keep your pet’s entire health history organized in one place. Track and manage: • Vaccinations • Vet visits • Medical documents • Prescriptions • Health reminders • Important files and PDFs The built-in timeline helps you see your pet’s full health history at a glance, from puppy milestones to veterinary care and everyday memories. AI Pet Assistant. Get intelligent support whenever you need it. Ask questions about: • Pet health • Symptoms • Nutrition • Puppy training • Everyday care • Travel with pets The AI Assistant can help prepare structured summaries for your veterinarian, organize health information, and support better pet care decisions. Capture memories and connect with a global community of pet lovers. ID4.pet is more than a pet management app. It is also a social media platform for pets where dog owners, cat owners, and animal lovers can share special moments, follow other pets, and build lasting memories together. • Share photos and updates • Follow other pets • Create lasting memories • Build your pet’s personal timeline • Connect with dog and cat lovers • Join a growing pet community • Discover pets from around the world Whether you're sharing everyday adventures, celebrating milestones, or discovering new pets, ID4.pet helps you stay connected through a dedicated social network built for pets and their owners. Discover nearby pet-friendly places. Explore everything your pet needs around you with the built-in map: • Dog parks • Groomers • Veterinary clinics • Emergency vets • Pet stores • Pet-friendly places • Boarding facilities Whether you're traveling or exploring your neighborhood, ID4.pet helps you discover trusted pet services nearby. Everything your pet needs, finally organized. ID4.pet is built to simplify pet ownership through thoughtful design, smart tools, and real everyday value. Whether you're organizing health records, saving memories, preparing for vet visits, connecting with other pet owners, or simply enjoying life with your pet, everything is finally in one place. Why pet owners love ID4.pet: • Simple, modern experience • Apple Wallet integration • Digital Pet ID • Microchip information • Veterinary records & documents • AI-powered pet assistance • Health timeline & reminders • Pet social network • Social media for pets • Pet community features • Nearby pet map & discovery • Secure and easy to use Terms of Use (EULA): https://id4.pet/terms Privacy Policy: https://id4.pet/privacy

Screenshots

PingPaw4 screens
ID4.pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

PingPaw and ID4.pet both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ID4.pet's written reviews are positive against 33% of PingPaw's. PingPaw's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PingPaw sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ID4.pet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PingPaw against 5.0 for ID4.pet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PingPaw has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of PingPaw's written reviews are positive against 100% of ID4.pet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PingPaw ships an update every 2 weeks, ID4.pet every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PingPaw versus ID4.pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingPawID4.pet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB86 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPingPaw,Inc.Levelo, Inc

Customer experience

PingPaw

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

ID4.pet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PingPaw

Subscriptions2
  • PingPaw Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • PingPaw Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Hatch Boost$0.99
  • Gem Pack (10)$0.99
  • Gem Pack (30)$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Gem Pack (60)$4.99
  • Gem Pack (125)$9.99
  • Gem Pack (260)$19.99
  • Gem Pack (2000)$99.99
1 purchases

ID4.pet

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is PingPaw free?
PingPaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ID4.pet free?
ID4.pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PingPaw or ID4.pet?
ID4.pet is rated higher. PingPaw averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while ID4.pet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PingPaw or ID4.pet have ads?
Both PingPaw and ID4.pet show ads.
Which is updated more often, PingPaw or ID4.pet?
PingPaw ships an update every 2 weeks, and ID4.pet every 11 days. Most recently, PingPaw was updated on November 5, 2026 and ID4.pet on October 31, 2026.

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