# PetBuddy vs VitaminStack

The clearest difference is ads: VitaminStack at none against PetBuddy's shown. VitaminStack also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). PetBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PetBuddy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and VitaminStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PetBuddy against 5.0 for VitaminStack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PetBuddy has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetBuddy | VitaminStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petbuddy-catch-issues-early/id6762087571/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitaminstack/id6762167889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HR DEVELOPMENT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880693464) | [Chris Raheb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893213929) |

## What reviewers say

### PetBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petbuddy-catch-issues-early/id6762087571)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PetBuddy+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PetBuddy+ Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PetBuddy+ Yearly | $47.90 | per year |
| PetBuddy+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| PetBuddy+ Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| 3-days free + 12 months | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| PetBuddy+ Yearly | $93.00 | per year |
| PetBuddy+ | $124.99 | per year |
| PetBuddy+ Yearly | $124.99 | per year |


### VitaminStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitaminstack/id6762167889)

Track your daily vitamin, mineral, and supplement intake to ensure you stay within safe limits. It helps you understand nutrient totals, potential interactions, and manage family profiles.

**Highlights:** Add and track supplements, View total daily nutrient intake, Check Recommended Daily Value (RDV), Identify Tolerable Upper Limit (UL), Warning for high nutrient levels, Pro feature: Detect supplement interactions, Pro feature: Manage family profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VitaminStack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PetBuddy free?

PetBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VitaminStack free?

VitaminStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PetBuddy or VitaminStack?

VitaminStack is rated higher. PetBuddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while VitaminStack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PetBuddy or VitaminStack have ads?

PetBuddy shows ads; VitaminStack does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*