Comparison

Petcube vs Petnow

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

Head to head
About

Petcube

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
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From tailored AI health guidance to chats with licensed vets, pet journal, activity tracking, and smart pet devices — everything your pet needs is now in one place. Petcube goes far beyond smart hardware. It’s a pet-first platform designed around the animal you love — not the technology you use. Start by creating a profile for your dog or cat. Add their age, breed, habits, and health history. Complete a Health Check by answering health and care-related questions about your pet. From there, Petcube becomes a companion with personalized AI insights and around-the-clock certified vet chat to help you make better decisions for your pet and be a more confident pet parent. With Petcube App you can: - Get AI-powered answers about your pet’s health, behavior, food, and training; - Chat with licensed veterinarians when you need on-the-spot medical guidance; - Track activity, routines, health data, and daily moments in your pet’s journal; - Get reminders, smart alerts, set up voice commands, and care schedules; - Connect your Petcube devices for live streaming, smart alerts, emergency monitoring, and activity insights. Your pet’s profile, photos, logs, and history help unlock more personalized advice, reminders, and care recommendations — turning the app into a digital diary for your pet. Whether you’re checking in while you’re away, worried about a symptom, or just want to be a better pet parent, Petcube puts everything you need right at your fingertips.

About

Petnow

This app uses AI to create a unique digital ID for your pet using their nose print or face. It provides a secure and non-invasive way to register your pet, offering peace of mind in case they get lost. The service aims to help reunite lost pets with their owners faster and more easily.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pet identification
  • Unique nose print and face core registration
  • Supports both dogs and cats
  • Non-invasive and cost-free pet registry
  • Automatic scanning without button presses
  • Selfie mode for easy scanning (iPhone 14+)
  • 99% accuracy rate
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Scan & register your pet’s nose or face and get an extra layer of love & care in case they get lost. Face the camera to your pet, and AI will do the rest for you. Once registered, your pet’s profile is linked to your contact information. We provide a faster and easier solution to reunite with lost pets. Join us in creating a world without lost pets by registering your beloved pet. Frequently Asked Questions What is a dog’s 'Nose Print' & a cat’s 'Face Core'? As a human's fingerprint, a dog’s nose print and a cat’s face core are unique to each individual. Petnow’s proprietary AI automatically detects a dog’s nose print and a cat’s face core as biometrics. Why Petnow for a pet registry? No need to inject microchips at the vet. Just scan, and that’s it! Unlike collars and tags, Petnow’s pet ID is not detachable. Enjoy a non-invasive, cost-free pet registry at home with ease. All you need is a mobile phone. What can I do with my pet ID? Pet ID demonstrates your commitment as a lifetime companion for your pet. Proper identification using pet ID enables you to access better pet insurance and services at hotels and vets. Exclusive features of Petnow • The one and only app that identifies both dogs AND cats Our app now supports cat facial recognition. Don’t hesitate to register your beloved cats as well as dogs. • No need to press any buttons AI inside the app does all the job for you. It automatically tracks and scans your pet’s biometric information even when in motion. • Selfie Mode - Scan with a front-facing camera Hold your pet in your arms and face the camera as if you’re taking a selfie. The app will do the rest. (Only available via iPhone 14 or newer.) • Top-of-the-industry Accuracy Petnow boasts an accuracy rate of 99%. Our AI will become even more accurate as you register additional biometric information. * Petnow is the honoree of Best of Innovation at CES 2022. Want to know more about us? Website: www.petnow.io/en Instagram: www.instagram.com/petnow.global Youtube: www.youtube.com/@petnow.official Contact us! Email: customer.support@petnow.io

Screenshots

Petcube4 screens
Petnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Petnow at 4.2 against Petcube's 3.7. Petnow also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 26%). Petcube's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Petnow holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petcube has 1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Petcube's written reviews are positive against 50% of Petnow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, Petnow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Petcube versus Petnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetcubePetnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1K ratings)4.2 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetcube IncPetnow Inc.

Customer experience

Petcube

All ratings1,030 ratings
Positive63.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative28.8%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative63.1%

Petnow

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Petcube

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Petnow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Petcube

No in-app purchases

None

Petnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petcube free?
Petcube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petnow free?
Petnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Petcube or Petnow?
Petnow is rated higher. Petcube averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Petnow averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.
Do Petcube or Petnow have ads?
Neither Petcube nor Petnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Petcube or Petnow?
Petcube ships an update fortnightly, and Petnow every 9 days. Most recently, Petcube was updated on September 21, 2026 and Petnow on June 1, 2026.

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