Comparison

Looop vs PetBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Looop

This app offers peace of mind by letting you know if loved ones are safe and having a typical day. It provides weather alerts for potential hazards and sends gentle notifications for important changes, fostering connection without being intrusive.

Highlights
  • Daily activity reassurance
  • Nearby weather alerts
  • Smart notifications for changes
  • Promotes independence and connection
  • Reduces worry for caregivers
Features
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Looop gives you peace of mind that friends and family are safe - without being intrusive. Are they having a typical or unusual day? Maybe it's time to check-in with them. In quick glance, you can see if their activity, and nearby weather. Why Looop? • Daily Reassurance: Know your loved ones are safe and going about their day, even without the details. • Weather Awareness: Get alerts for storms, flood warnings, extreme heat, or cold that might affect them. • Moments That Matter: Receive gentle notifications when something important changes. Looop isn’t about tracking or monitoring. It’s about reassurance, independence, and staying connected while reducing worry. Because caring from a distance should bring peace of mind, not added stress. Smart Notifications require an optional Looop Plus subscription ($1.99/mo or $19.99/yr). —- https://www.thelooopapp.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PetBuddy

This app helps pet parents assess if their pet needs immediate veterinary attention or if it's a minor concern. It analyzes symptoms, photos, and food labels to provide guidance on next steps, from monitoring to seeking urgent care.

Highlights
  • Symptom analysis
  • Photo analysis for visible issues
  • Food and toy safety scanning
  • Detailed pet profiles
  • Health journaling
  • Breed trait estimation
  • Soothing sounds
Features
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PetBuddy helps pet parents answer the question that shows up at the worst time: Does this need a vet, or is this a vet visit I may not need right now? When your dog throws up at 2am, your cat acts off, a rash appears, or you are staring at a food label wondering if it is safe, PetBuddy helps you think clearly before panic takes over. Add your pet’s breed, age, weight, allergies, medications, health conditions, and notes. Then ask a question or upload a photo. PetBuddy uses that context to help you understand red flags, urgency, what to watch, and whether the next step looks like monitoring, calling your vet, or seeking urgent care. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH PETBUDDY Safety Chat Ask about symptoms, behavior changes, foods, toys, routines, and everyday pet-care worries. PetBuddy walks you through what to check now, what not to do, follow-up questions, and when to escalate to a vet. Sick Camera Take or upload a photo of vomit, stool, skin, eyes, wounds, bumps, swelling, discharge, or anything that looks off. PetBuddy gives visible-context guidance, urgency cues, and clear next steps. Photos are guidance only and do not diagnose. Food Scanner Scan food labels, ingredient lists, packaging, or unknown items. PetBuddy flags common concerns like chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, xylitol, allergies, species mismatch, and foods that need closer review. Toy Scanner Check toys, chews, and household objects for visible choking, ingestion, breakage, batteries, strings, stuffing, squeakers, sharp pieces, or size risks. Pet Profiles Create profiles for multiple pets with species, breed, age, sex, weight, height, allergies, medications, conditions, and notes, so guidance feels less generic. Health Journal Log symptoms, weight, vet visits, and changes over time. Spot patterns and bring clearer notes to your vet. Breed Scanner Estimate possible breed traits from a photo, including activity, grooming, and common health watchouts. Estimates are informational only. Soothing Sounds Use calming audio for stress, restlessness, frustration, and bedtime settling. EMERGENCY GUIDANCE STAYS AVAILABLE If PetBuddy detects emergency red flags like toxin exposure, breathing distress, GDV/bloat signs, urinary blockage indicators, eye emergencies, or severe symptoms, emergency guidance stays available even without a subscription. Premium unlocks unlimited non-emergency chats, scans, saved reports, and ongoing pet-management tools. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE PetBuddy is guidance only, not veterinary care. It does not diagnose, prescribe medication, replace a licensed veterinarian, certify food or toys as 100% safe, or reassure emergency-level symptoms. For urgent symptoms, possible toxin exposure, or medical concerns, contact a licensed veterinarian, emergency vet, or animal poison control. SUBSCRIPTIONS PetBuddy Premium is available monthly or annually. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew at the price shown in the app unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://thepetbuddy.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Looop4 screens
PetBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Looop at none against PetBuddy's shown. Looop also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). PetBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 6) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Looop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PetBuddy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PetBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetBuddy has 84 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looop ships an update every 3 days, PetBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Looop versus PetBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooopPetBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)4.9 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings684 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB67 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLooopHR DEVELOPMENT LLC

Customer experience

Looop

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

PetBuddy

All ratings84 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Looop

Subscriptions2
  • Looop Plus$1.991 Month
  • Looop Plus$19.991 Year
13 purchases

PetBuddy

Subscriptions13
  • 1 week$9.997 Days
  • PetBuddy+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PetBuddy+ Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PetBuddy+ Yearly7 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • PetBuddy+ Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • PetBuddy+ Yearly1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • 3-days free + 12 months3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
  • PetBuddy+ Yearly$93.001 Year
  • PetBuddy+7 Days trial$124.991 Year
  • PetBuddy+ Yearly$124.991 Year

Questions

Is Looop free?
Looop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetBuddy free?
PetBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Looop or PetBuddy?
PetBuddy is rated higher. Looop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PetBuddy averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.
Do Looop or PetBuddy have ads?
PetBuddy shows ads; Looop does not.
Which is updated more often, Looop or PetBuddy?
Looop ships an update every 3 days, and PetBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Looop was updated on October 10, 2026 and PetBuddy on October 7, 2026.

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