Comparison

PetValid vs PassShelf

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital pet health records
  • QR code profile sharing
  • Emergency contact system
  • Physical tag ordering
  • Vet and medication tracking
Features
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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

About

PassShelf

Features
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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/

Screenshots

PetValid4 screens
PassShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PetValid ships an update every 6 days, PassShelf daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PetValid versus PassShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetValidPassShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumenWorx LLCFernando Bunn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PetValid

Subscriptions1
  • PetValid Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$7.99
2 purchases

PassShelf

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime PassShelf Pro$29.99

Questions

Is PetValid free?
PetValid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassShelf free?
PassShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PetValid or PassShelf have ads?
Neither PetValid nor PassShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PetValid or PassShelf?
PetValid ships an update every 6 days, and PassShelf daily. Most recently, PetValid was updated on October 31, 2026 and PassShelf on October 29, 2026.

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