# PetBuddy vs Bedrot

The clearest difference is ads: Bedrot at none against PetBuddy's shown. PetBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PetBuddy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Bedrot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Bedrot. 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.

PetBuddy ships an update every 4 days, Bedrot weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetBuddy | Bedrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/bedrot-bedtime-control/id6799783062/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** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HR DEVELOPMENT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880693464) | [ProducerTrackr Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892502941) |

## 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 |


### Bedrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrot-bedtime-control/id6799783062)

This app helps enforce bedtime by blocking distracting apps and websites. It features a character that visually degrades as you stay up past your set time, encouraging better sleep habits. Includes calming sounds and nap timers.

**Highlights:** Bedtime enforcement with visual character feedback, App and website blocking at bedtime, Customizable bedtimes for each night, Live-generated sleep soundscapes, Timed naps with wake-up alarms, Streak tracking and recovery plans, Home and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bedrot.plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| bedrot.plus.annual.offer.local | $24.99 | per year |
| bedrot.plus.annual.local | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PetBuddy free?

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

### Is Bedrot free?

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

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

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

### Do PetBuddy or Bedrot have ads?

PetBuddy shows ads; Bedrot does not.

### Which is updated more often, PetBuddy or Bedrot?

PetBuddy ships an update every 4 days, and Bedrot weekly. Most recently, PetBuddy was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bedrot on October 14, 2026.

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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.*