# Petcube vs GLADmate

The clearest difference is price: Petcube at Free against GLADmate's $1.99. Petcube also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 2). GLADmate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Petcube is free to download; GLADmate costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GLADmate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petcube has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, GLADmate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petcube | GLADmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petcube/id720151500/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladmate/id6740217224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 392 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petcube Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/720151503) | [Alexander Englander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510264653) |

## 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


### GLADmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladmate/id6740217224)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app guides users through daily journaling using the GLAD method (Grateful, Learned, Accomplished, Delighted). Enhance entries with photos, track streaks, and set reminders. Entries are searchable, editable, and synced via iCloud for privacy.

**Highlights:** GLAD journaling method, Photo attachments, Journal streak tracking, Daily reminders, Searchable and editable entries, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petcube free?

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

### Is GLADmate free?

GLADmate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

GLADmate is rated higher. Petcube averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while GLADmate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Petcube or GLADmate have ads?

Neither Petcube nor GLADmate shows ads.

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

Petcube ships an update fortnightly, and GLADmate weekly. Most recently, Petcube was updated on September 26, 2026 and GLADmate on June 25, 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.*