Comparison

PetCircle vs PawStatus

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

Head to head
About

PetCircle

Features
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PetCircle is the UAE's app for life with a pet. DISCOVER: Pet-friendly cafรฉs, restaurants, hotels, parks, groomers, vets and shops, with photos, ratings and what's good to know before you go. See what's near you on the live map. BOOK: Grooming, daycare, boarding and vet visits, booked in the app. Pick your pet, a day and a time; partner venues show you exactly when they're free. A small booking fee holds your slot and is refunded if the venue can't take you. MEMBER PERKS: Discounts at partner venues, shown on every venue page. Just have the venue scan your QR at the till. EVENTS: Puppy yoga, charity walks, markets and meet-ups, updated every week. RIDES: Door-to-door pet rides are coming. Join the waitlist in the app.

About

PawStatus

Features
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PawStatus helps households stay organized around everyday pet care. Create profiles for your pets, track care records, set reminders, upload important documents, and coordinate tasks with family members or trusted caregivers. Whether you are keeping up with feeding, walks, medications, vet visits, vaccinations, follow-ups, or daily routines, PawStatus gives your household one shared place to see what needs attention. PawStatus is a subscription-based app. An auto-renewing subscription is required to use the app. One subscription unlocks all features listed below. Features included with your subscription: - Create pet profiles with key details and photos - Track care records, notes, costs, dates, and documents - Set reminders for recurring and one-time pet care tasks - Log activities such as feeding, walks, medications, and appointments - Share pet care responsibilities with household members - Store vet documents, reports, and related files PawStatus is designed for organization and coordination only. It does not provide veterinary advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, dosage guidance, emergency monitoring, or a substitute for professional veterinary care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical concerns or urgent care. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pawstatus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pawstatus.com/privacy

Screenshots

PetCircle4 screens
PawStatus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PetCircle at none against PawStatus's 1. PawStatus's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PawStatus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. PetCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PetCircle ships an update every 2 months, PawStatus every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
PetCircle versus PawStatus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetCirclePawStatus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size88 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRizeGolfTechDog OU

In-app purchases

None

PetCircle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PawStatus

Subscriptions1
  • PawStatus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PetCircle free?
PetCircle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PawStatus free?
PawStatus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PetCircle or PawStatus have ads?
Neither PetCircle nor PawStatus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PetCircle or PawStatus?
PetCircle ships an update every 2 months, and PawStatus every 10 days. Most recently, PetCircle was updated on October 24, 2026 and PawStatus on October 24, 2026.

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