# Petcube vs Spotted Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Petcube at 3.7 against Spotted Pro's 2.1. Petcube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1K vs 14). Spotted Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spotted Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Petcube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Petcube holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petcube has 1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Petcube's written reviews are positive against 18% of Spotted Pro's.

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, Spotted Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petcube | Spotted Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petcube/id720151500/reviews)** | [2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotted-pro/id1491477487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **25.1% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 392 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petcube Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/720151503) | [Hofman Animal Care B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487463154) |

## What reviewers say

### Petcube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petcube/id720151500)

Manage your pet's health and well-being with AI-driven insights, direct chat with licensed veterinarians, and a comprehensive pet journal. Track activity, receive care reminders, and connect smart devices for a complete pet care experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered pet health guidance, 24/7 licensed vet chat, Pet journal for tracking, Activity and routine tracking, Care reminders and alerts, Smart device integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for monitoring pets
- 🔍 Useful for checking on pets when away
- 👍 Allows sharing with friends and family
- 💡 Innovative concept of pet camera
- 🤖 Helpful for new pet owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔒 Security concerns with unencrypted calls
- 💰 Expensive with subscription required for key features
- 🙄 Constant upselling and ads for premium services
- 🤯 Buggy and unreliable app experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent video quality and audio
- Unreliable motion detection and alerts
- Inability to reconnect camera after updates
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off camera remotely
- Option to disable vet chat feature
- Bulk video deletion
- Customizable motion detection settings
- Support for more pet types beyond just dogs and cats


### Spotted Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotted-pro/id1491477487)

This app connects pet owners with finders to help locate lost pets quickly. It utilizes a scannable tag and provides instant notifications and location sharing when a pet is found. Users can manage their privacy and contact information.

**Highlights:** Connects pet owners with finders, Locate lost pets quickly, Scannable tag technology, Instant push notifications, Location sharing for finders, Privacy controls for shared information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spotted Pro Care access | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petcube free?

Petcube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spotted Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Petcube or Spotted Pro?

Petcube is rated higher. Petcube averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Spotted Pro averages 2.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Petcube or Spotted Pro have ads?

Neither Petcube nor Spotted Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Petcube or Spotted Pro?

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, and Spotted Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Petcube was updated on October 13, 2026 and Spotted Pro on October 4, 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.*