PetValid vs PassShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetValid
This app provides a digital emergency card for your pet, storing all their health records, vet contacts, and medication details. It generates a QR code for instant sharing and offers a physical tag option for quick access in emergencies.
- Digital pet health records
- QR code profile sharing
- Emergency contact system
- Physical tag ordering
- Vet and medication tracking
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PetValid keeps everything about your pet organized, accessible, and ready — for the vet, the dog sitter, or a roadside emergency. Your pet's complete health record Store vet contacts, medications, allergies, medical conditions, microchip ID, insurance, and more — organized by pet, updated whenever you need. Share with anyone, instantly Every pet gets a QR code. Scan it and their full profile opens in a browser — no app needed, no login required. Share it with your vet, pet sitter, dog walker, or boarding facility before you even arrive. Built for emergencies If your pet is found injured, or something happens to you, first responders can reach your emergency contact in seconds. No searching, no guessing — everything is already there. Order a physical tag Get a custom-printed QR tag for your pet's collar. Linked directly to their profile and scannable anywhere, by anyone. Free to start Add one pet free. Upgrade to Pro for up to 50 pets, 10 records per pet, and PDF export — $1.99/month or $7.99 lifetime. PLANS Free: 1 pet, 1 record Pro (Lifetime): Up to 50 pets, 10 records each Your pet's information is stored securely and accessible whenever you need it most. PetValid offers an optional auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://petvalid.com/privacy.html
PassShelf
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Keep your boarding passes, tickets, and the memories behind them. PassShelf archives eligible Apple Wallet passes in a personal collection, with the original .pkpass file ready to view, share, or add back to Wallet. SAVE THE ORIGINAL • Archive boarding passes, event tickets, loyalty cards, coupons, and other supported .pkpass files. • Share eligible passes from Apple Wallet, or import from Files, Mail, and other apps. • Preserve original pass artwork, details, dates, locations, and barcodes when available. • Review duplicate versions and choose which to keep. FIND AND ORGANIZE • Search by pass, place, issuer, note, tag, or pass detail. • Filter by category, tag, or expiration, and mark your favorites. • Add personal notes and build collections for trips and events. • Choose stacked, carousel, grid, or list layouts. KEEP YOUR ARCHIVE CLOSE • Automatically sync your archive through your private iCloud database. • Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. • Access saved passes without creating a separate PassShelf account. • Share memory cards that leave out barcodes, serial numbers, notes, seat details, and original pass files. MORE WITH PASSSHELF PRO Save up to 3 passes for free. PassShelf Pro unlocks: • Unlimited pass imports. • Photo memories attached to passes and collections. • A memory map and flight history based on your saved passes. • Smart collections, anniversaries, and recaps. • Widgets for favorites, recent passes, upcoming dates, shelf count, and memories. • Portable encrypted backups protected by a recovery phrase you choose. • Shelf themes and alternate app icons. Automatic private iCloud sync and access to passes you have already saved remain available without Pro. Designed for iPhone and iPad. PASS COMPATIBILITY Sharing from Apple Wallet depends on the pass issuer. If sharing is unavailable, you can import a .pkpass file provided through Files or Mail. Payment cards and secure-element passes cannot be archived. Adding a saved pass back to Wallet does not renew its validity. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PassShelf at daily against PetValid's every 6 days. PetValid's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PetValid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PassShelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PetValid ships an update every 6 days, PassShelf daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetValid | PassShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LumenWorx LLC | Fernando Bunn |
In-app purchases
PetValid
- PetValid Pro$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Access$7.99
PassShelf
- Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year
- LifeTime PassShelf Pro$29.99









