# Petcube vs Petlibro

The clearest difference is rating: Petlibro at 4.5 against Petcube's 3.7. Petlibro also leads on chart position (#55 vs unranked) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1K). Petcube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (26% vs 13%). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Petcube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Petlibro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petlibro has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Petcube's written reviews are positive against 13% of Petlibro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, Petlibro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petcube | Petlibro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petcube/id720151500/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.8% of reviews** | 12.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 392 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petcube Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/720151503) | [Designlibro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586120663) |

## 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


### Petlibro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petlibro/id1586120661)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #189 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device connectivity. Monitor well-being, set feeding schedules, and stay connected with live video streaming. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is looked after.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time monitoring, Streamlined feeding schedules, Customizable voice messages, Live video streaming, Cloud video storage

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Care Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| AI Standard Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Care Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Care Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Care Plus Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| AI Premium Yearly | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote feeding
- 📊 Detailed feeding logs
- 🎥 Camera and microphone features
- 🔒 Secure device sharing
- 🐱 Helpful for multi-pet households

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app malfunctions
- 📢 Excessive and inaccurate notifications
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and information architecture
- 💰 Subscription paywall for key features
- 🔄 Lack of multi-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently disconnects from devices
- Notifications not working as expected
- Incorrect water level and consumption reporting
- Difficulty reconnecting devices after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize feeding schedules and portions
- Integration with smart home systems
- Voice message playback without dispensing food
- Small portion dispensing for precise dietary control
- Improved water intake tracking and history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petcube free?

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

### Is Petlibro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Petcube or Petlibro?

Petlibro is rated higher. Petcube averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Petlibro averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Petcube or Petlibro have ads?

Neither Petcube nor Petlibro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Petcube or Petlibro?

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, and Petlibro weekly. Most recently, Petcube was updated on September 21, 2026 and Petlibro on September 24, 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.*