Comparison

Petsam vs GoHomeNow

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

GoHomeNow

This app matches you with shelter dogs based on your lifestyle, home, schedule, and experience. It provides a 90-day adoption plan with costs, training steps, and risk flags. Connect with local pet professionals for a successful adoption.

Highlights
  • Lifestyle-based dog matching
  • 90-day adoption plan
  • Transparent cost breakdowns
  • Risk flags for surprises
  • Connections to pet professionals
  • Local shelter partnerships
Features
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GoHomeNow helps you adopt a dog you'll keep for life. Instead of just browsing photos, GoHomeNow matches you with shelter dogs based on your real lifestyle — your home, schedule, budget, and experience — so you adopt a dog that actually fits. For every match, you get: • A transparent first-90-day plan — real monthly costs, vet visits, and training steps • Risk flags upfront, so there are no surprises after adoption • Direct connections to trusted local vets, trainers, groomers, and insurers GoHomeNow is currently live in Washington D.C. and New York City, partnering with local shelters and rescues to help more dogs find homes that stick.

Screenshots

Petsam4 screens
GoHomeNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoHomeNow at none against Petsam's 10. Petsam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. GoHomeNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Petsam versus GoHomeNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetsamGoHomeNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Campoverde SamaniegoXinsen Yang

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

GoHomeNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petsam free?
Petsam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoHomeNow free?
GoHomeNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Petsam or GoHomeNow have ads?
GoHomeNow shows ads; Petsam does not.
Which is updated more often, Petsam or GoHomeNow?
Petsam ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoHomeNow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Petsam was updated on November 5, 2026 and GoHomeNow on November 5, 2026.

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