Comparison

Petsam vs ChattyHound

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

Head to head
About

Petsam

Features
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Petsam is the comprehensive platform designed for pet owners and sitters seeking safety, trust, and community. Whether you need someone responsible to look after your best friend or want to help a lost pet find its way back home, Petsam is your ideal ally. What can you do on Petsam? Connect with Pet Sitters: Find passionate animal lovers ready to provide care and affection when you can't be there. Review profiles and manage bookings easily. Community Reports: Post lost or found pet alerts with geolocation so the community can assist in a quick reunion. Responsible Adoption: Give a furry friend a second chance by browsing adoptable pets near you. In-App Messaging: Coordinate all the details with sitters or interested parties through our secure chat. Real-Time Notifications: Stay updated on your bookings, messages, and important community alerts in your area. Why choose Petsam? Designed with animal safety and owners' peace of mind in mind. Our mission is to strengthen the bond between people and their pets through efficient, easy-to-use technological tools. Join the Petsam community today and give your pet the care and attention they deserve! Note: Petsam is an intermediary platform. Each service agreement is a direct contract between the user and the pet sitter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://www.petsamapp.site/terms

About

ChattyHound

Features
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Meet adoptable shelter dogs in a whole new way. Instead of scrolling past the same generic profiles, ChattyHound lets you chat with each dog to get a feel for their personality, quirks, energy level, and the kind of home they're hoping to find. Ask what makes them happy, whether they're good with kids, or what to know before you meet — and discover the pup who truly fits your life. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Chat with a dog — a friendly AI companion brings each dog's profile to life. - Smart matching — set your preferences (size, age, energy, location) and we prioritize dogs who fit. - Save your favorites — heart the dogs you love and pick up right where you left off. - Real shelter listings — browse adoptable dogs sourced from local shelters. - Easy sharing — found a dog a friend would love? Send them straight to the pup's page. SHELTER INFO COMES FIRST ChattyHound is a playful companion to help you discover dogs — not a replacement for the shelter. The official shelter page is always the authority for medical history, behavior, and adoption eligibility. We show when each listing was last checked and link you straight to the shelter. Start sniffing and find your new best friend. Adoptable dog data is sourced from publicly available shelter listings and changes frequently — always confirm availability with the shelter.

Screenshots

Petsam4 screens
ChattyHound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChattyHound at none against Petsam's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Petsam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ChattyHound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Petsam versus ChattyHound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetsamChattyHound
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Campoverde SamaniegoMichael Ibragimchayev

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Petsam

Subscriptions3
  • Suscripción Pet Hero - Mensual$2.991 Month
  • Suscripción Mensual$5.991 Month
  • Suscripción Anual$65.991 Year
One-time7
  • Boost 1 dia$0.99
  • Boost 1 día$1.99
  • Anuncio de Adopción o Perdido$1.99
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  • Boost 3 dias$2.99
  • Boost 3 días$2.99
  • Anuncio Encontrar Pareja$2.99
  • Boost 7 dias$4.99
None

ChattyHound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petsam free?
Petsam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChattyHound free?
ChattyHound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Petsam or ChattyHound have ads?
Neither Petsam nor ChattyHound shows ads.

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