ID4.pet vs Hi, Buds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ID4.pet
Manage all aspects of your pet's life in one app, from digital ID and health records to social sharing and AI assistance. Discover pet-friendly locations and connect with a community of animal lovers.
- Digital Pet ID with Apple Wallet integration
- Veterinary records and health timeline
- AI Pet Assistant for health and training advice
- Social community for sharing pet moments
- Pet-friendly place discovery map
- Health reminders and important document storage
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ID4.pet is everything your pet needs, in one place. Meet the smarter way to care for your pet. ID4.pet combines your pet’s digital ID, health records, memories, AI assistance, social pet community, and everyday pet tools into one beautifully designed app. From Apple Wallet integration and veterinary records to social moments, pet-friendly maps, and an intelligent AI assistant, ID4.pet helps you stay connected to every part of your dog’s or cat’s life. Your pet’s Digital ID is always with you. Create a secure digital profile for your pet and add it directly to Apple Wallet. Quickly access: • Microchip ID • Emergency (ICE) contacts • Pet profile information • Veterinary details • Important pet records Perfect for everyday safety, travel, emergencies, and instant identification. Veterinary records & health timeline. Keep your pet’s entire health history organized in one place. Track and manage: • Vaccinations • Vet visits • Medical documents • Prescriptions • Health reminders • Important files and PDFs The built-in timeline helps you see your pet’s full health history at a glance, from puppy milestones to veterinary care and everyday memories. AI Pet Assistant. Get intelligent support whenever you need it. Ask questions about: • Pet health • Symptoms • Nutrition • Puppy training • Everyday care • Travel with pets The AI Assistant can help prepare structured summaries for your veterinarian, organize health information, and support better pet care decisions. Capture memories and connect with a global community of pet lovers. ID4.pet is more than a pet management app. It is also a social media platform for pets where dog owners, cat owners, and animal lovers can share special moments, follow other pets, and build lasting memories together. • Share photos and updates • Follow other pets • Create lasting memories • Build your pet’s personal timeline • Connect with dog and cat lovers • Join a growing pet community • Discover pets from around the world Whether you're sharing everyday adventures, celebrating milestones, or discovering new pets, ID4.pet helps you stay connected through a dedicated social network built for pets and their owners. Discover nearby pet-friendly places. Explore everything your pet needs around you with the built-in map: • Dog parks • Groomers • Veterinary clinics • Emergency vets • Pet stores • Pet-friendly places • Boarding facilities Whether you're traveling or exploring your neighborhood, ID4.pet helps you discover trusted pet services nearby. Everything your pet needs, finally organized. ID4.pet is built to simplify pet ownership through thoughtful design, smart tools, and real everyday value. Whether you're organizing health records, saving memories, preparing for vet visits, connecting with other pet owners, or simply enjoying life with your pet, everything is finally in one place. Why pet owners love ID4.pet: • Simple, modern experience • Apple Wallet integration • Digital Pet ID • Microchip information • Veterinary records & documents • AI-powered pet assistance • Health timeline & reminders • Pet social network • Social media for pets • Pet community features • Nearby pet map & discovery • Secure and easy to use Terms of Use (EULA): https://id4.pet/terms Privacy Policy: https://id4.pet/privacy
Hi, Buds
Transform your living things into charming characters that thrive in a cozy digital world. Care for them, send them on adventures, and build a kingdom together. This gentle experience prioritizes well-being with no pressure or failure states.
- Create characters from photos
- Gentle care mechanics
- No failure states
- Unified 'Sunshine' currency
- Character-specific personalities
- Build a growing kingdom
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The plant care app that takes care of you, too. Take one photo of a plant you love. A windowsill monstera, the fern on your desk, a supermarket succulent you couldn't leave behind. Hi, Buds turns it into a little felt-and-wool character with its own name, voice, and personality. It settles into your cozy world and remembers the time you spend together. What you do here • Photograph the plants in your life and watch each one wake up as its own character • Care for them gently: water, mist, feed, or just drop in to say hi, and earn Sunshine for every act • Get cared for back. Your buds check in on you, too ("did you drink water today?") • Send buds on tiny adventures and see what they bring home • Build a calm little kingdom that grows as you do No pressure, ever There's nothing to fail here. Nothing wilts if you take a day off. Nothing scolds you, nags you, or makes you feel guilty. Your buds wait patiently and greet you when you come back, even if it's been a while. One pool of Sunshine for everything Caring for a plant and caring for yourself fill the same well. A few slow breaths, a quick check-in, a tuck-in at night: it all counts. There's no separate score for you and your plants. Small and slow on purpose This is a tiny, hand-felt world. No leaderboards, no battle passes, no streak to defend. Just buds, quietly thriving, glad to see you. (Got a pet or a garden friend you love too? They're welcome here.) Bring the plants in your life into one warm place, and say hi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hi, Buds at none against ID4.pet's 1. Hi, Buds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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
Both are free to download. ID4.pet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Hi, Buds asks for nothing beyond the download.
ID4.pet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi, Buds has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ID4.pet ships an update every 11 days, Hi, Buds every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ID4.pet | Hi, Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Levelo, Inc | NCOM d.o.o. |
Customer experience
ID4.pet
Hi, Buds
In-app purchases
ID4.pet
- Premium$4.991 Month
Hi, Buds
No in-app purchases









