Comparison

Pet First Aid vs Worry

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

Head to head
About

Pet First Aid

This app provides essential pet first aid information for common emergencies. It offers step-by-step guides, videos, and quizzes to help pet owners respond effectively to medical situations, find nearby vets, and manage pet health.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step emergency guides
  • How-to videos for pet CPR
  • First aid for over 25 pet situations
  • Identify toxic substances
  • Locate emergency vets
  • Multiple pet profiles
  • Interactive quizzes and badges
Features
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**"One of 5 most purr-fect apps for Cat Lovers" (04/29/2014) - Mobile FOMO** **"8 Cool Tools for Gadget - Loving Pet People" (04/23/2014) - Good Housekeeping** **"App could be a lifesaver for beloved four legged companions" (02/04/2014) - Times News** **"We just used the NEW @redcross Pet FA App while at the #darbyfire response! Awesome! #gamechanging" (01/16/2014) - Red Paw Emergency Relief Team** **"Your cat is wheezing and coughing. A car just hit your dog. Don't panic. The American Red Cross has a 99-cent app to help." (01/27/2014) The Ledger.com** **"One of 5 most purr-fect apps for Cat Lovers" (04/29/2014) - Mobile FOMO** **"8 Cool Tools for Gadget - Loving Pet People" (04/23/2014) - Good Housekeeping** **"App could be a lifesaver for beloved four legged companions" (02/04/2014) - Times News** **"We just used the NEW @redcross Pet FA App while at the #darbyfire response! Awesome! #gamechanging" (01/16/2014) - Red Paw Emergency Relief Team** **"Your cat is wheezing and coughing. A car just hit your dog. Don't panic. The American Red Cross has a 99-cent app to help." (01/27/2014) The Ledger.com** **"There is a new app on the market that is allowing pet owners to be potential life savers." (01/15/2014) - WMBF News** The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. With videos, interactive quizzes, and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know Pet First Aid. Features: • Respond to pet emergencies with “how to” videos for the common and stressful emergency situations inclusive of size specific CPR techniques. • Learn first aid steps for over 25 common pet situations through a combination of text, video and images, in addition to identifying common toxic substances. • Locate your nearest emergency vet hospital or pet-friendly hotels. • Customize multiple pet profiles and set veterinary appointments. • Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends along with a picture of your pet. • Programmable veterinary contact number to be available when needed throughout the app. • Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. • Early warning sign checker for preventive care. • Prepare and protect your pet’s health with advice on administering medication, time to say goodbye, behavioral help and how to act in a disaster situation. • Convenient toggle between cat and dog content.

About

Worry

Features
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Worry-a-Way is a simple personal reflection tool for writing down a worry and letting it go through a short calming ritual. Write what is on your mind, choose a color, decide whether the worry should float away or pop, and use sound if it helps. The app is intentionally small and private, with no account required. Optional tips are available for people who want to support continued polish. Tips are voluntary and do not unlock features, content, or functionality. Worry-a-Way is a personal reflection and relaxation tool. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, or crisis support.

Screenshots

Pet First Aid4 screens
Worry2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pet First Aid at none against Worry's 6. Worry's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Worry sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pet First Aid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pet First Aid versus Worry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPet First AidWorry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Red CrossAaron Shechet

Bugs and requests

Pet First Aid

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • CPR quiz scoring is incorrect
  • App reverts to dog section upon reopening
  • Vet finder has inaccurate distance information
  • App does not work on all iPads
  • Tests are not working/scoring correctly

Requested features

17 requests
  • Update the app
  • Add videos showing techniques
  • Allow sending feedback from within the app
  • Add a 'foods to avoid' section for dogs and cats
  • Show local vets
Show 12 more
  • Add information on diarrhea
  • Include a section on pet fever
  • Add more pet information fields (birthdate, breed, medical conditions, cautions, photo)
  • Add information for rabbits and other animals
  • Add summer and winter tips that are accessible year-round
  • Add illustrations and explicit instructions
  • Add a section on ear itching
  • Add an index for quick reference
  • Add videos on bandaging and tick removal
  • Improve iPad compatibility
  • Allow easy sharing of pet/vet info with family
  • Separate apps for cat vs. dog

Worry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pet First Aid

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Worry

One-time6
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Kind tip$4.99
  • Generous tip$24.99
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  • Big tip 50$49.99
  • Big tip 100$99.99
  • Big tip 250$249.99

Questions

Is Pet First Aid free?
Pet First Aid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Worry free?
Worry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pet First Aid or Worry have ads?
Neither Pet First Aid nor Worry shows ads.

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