PawRadar vs ThatCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PawRadar
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PawRadar is a community-focused map network that coordinates the feeding, shelter, and emergency aid needs of street animals from a single center, no matter where you are in the world. It was developed to eliminate common problems encountered when feeding street animals, such as "Has food been placed here before?", "Which area needs food?", or "Who can I contact in an emergency?". Growing solely through the power of individual animal lovers, PawRadar digitizes kindness, prevents waste, and delivers aid to the right place, at the right time. Create your free account and start exploring the map today! Key Features: Animal Food Radar Without Borders View all feeding points in your city or any country you travel to on the map in real time. Analyze which areas urgently need food at a glance thanks to colored pins (Empty, Low, Full). Transparent and Detailed Point Tracking When you click on a feeding point; Check the current photo of the feeding point, its full address, and the food level. Optimize your feeding schedule by seeing who left food before you, at what time, and what type (dry, wet, homemade) food was left. Emergency and Community Network PawRadar is not just a map, it's an active communication network. When you see an animal in need, injured, or lost in your neighborhood, instantly alert other pet lovers by posting a red-tagged "Emergency State" alert or create adoption ads. Profile System That Makes Kindness a Habit Maintain your current streak by feeding regularly. Earn special badges for your contributions. Statistically track how many feeding points and times you have fed so far from your own profile. Quick and Easy Notification Add a new pin to the system in seconds when you discover a new feeding point. Keep the map updated for other users by entering your feeds into the system using the "Feed Added" button. Transparency Note: PawRadar is completely free. Advertisements are included in the application to cover server and map infrastructure costs and keep the project alive. You will never be charged; our only expectation is that you provide a bowl of food for our street animal friends. Our street animal friends need us wherever we are. Download PawRadar, be a radar for the animals around you, and be a part of this global movement of kindness!
ThatCat
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I wonder how that cat is doing... ThatCat helps you stay connected to the cats in your neighborhood. ThatCat is a community-powered map app for sharing cat sightings. Whether you've spotted a stray or lost your beloved pet, you can exchange real-time information with people nearby. SPOT CATS ON THE MAP See a cat? Snap a photo and drop a pin. Add tags for behavior, health, and appearance — choose from 12 coat patterns and 11 descriptive tags. Browse nearby sightings at a glance. HELP FIND MISSING CATS If your cat goes missing, post an alert with their name, features, and last known location. The community becomes your search party. Use dedicated filters to find missing cat posts, and mark as "Found" when they're safely home. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Photos are automatically background-blurred by AI, keeping only the cat in focus. Sighting locations are intentionally offset on the map, so exact spots are never revealed. CONNECT WITH STAMPS React with five simple stamps: "Cute," "Saw it too!," "Fed," "Needs help," and "Thanks." Set your nickname and profile icon to make it personal. SMART CAT MATCHING Based on coat patterns, the app automatically suggests similar cats spotted nearby — helping you connect the dots. BECOME A SUPPORTER · Up to 10 photos per post (free: 3) · Unlimited posting · Detailed stats and charts · 30+ exclusive profile icons · Supporter badge on your posts · Part of your subscription supports cat rescue efforts Your "I saw one!" could be someone's "Found you!" — join ThatCat and stay connected to the cats around you. EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PawRadar at none against ThatCat's 2. PawRadar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ThatCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PawRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.
PawRadar ships an update every 2 weeks, ThatCat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PawRadar | ThatCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Emir Petek | DAIKI HAYASHI |
In-app purchases
PawRadar
No in-app purchases
ThatCat
- Cat Club+ (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Cat Club+ (Annual)$29.991 Year









