Comparison

Pet Grooming Software Pro vs Groomer.io V3

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

Head to head
About

Pet Grooming Software Pro

This business app helps pet grooming facilities manage schedules, client and pet data, groomer information, and financial earnings. It offers an easy-to-use interface for organizing appointments, tracking sales, and generating reports.

Highlights
  • Schedule grooming appointments
  • Manage client and pet profiles
  • Store groomer information
  • Track financial earnings
  • Generate sales and groomer reports
  • Capture client and groomer photos
Features
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Pet Grooming Software is a simple, fast appointment book for dog and cat groomers, grooming salons and mobile grooming vans. Plan every groom, every groomer and every pet owner in one place, get paid and see what you earned — even without an internet connection. PLAN YOUR SALON - Day, week, month and list views, with a column for every groomer and bather - See who is free at a glance and book appointments in seconds - Drag an appointment to move it to another time or groomer, undo in one tap - Individual working hours and days off for each groomer - Color-coded services: full grooms, baths, cat grooming, nails, de-shedding and more MULTI-PET FAMILIES - Book several dogs from one family with different groomers at the same time - Combine services in one visit: full groom + nail trim + teeth brushing — time and total are calculated for you - Recurring appointments every week, every 2, 3 or 4 weeks, monthly or yearly keep regulars on schedule PET OWNER CARDS - Name, phone, email, address and photo for every client - Notes that matter: breed, cut style and blade length, mats, allergies, behavior, "hates the dryer" - Full grooming and payment history for each client - Call, SMS, WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram an owner with one tap when the pet is ready MOBILE GROOMING - Plan your van's day stop by stop - Addresses and driveway notes in every client card - Add yard cleanup to a mobile visit SERVICES & PRICES - Ready-to-use list: Full Dog Grooming, Dog Bath & Brush, Nail Trim, Cat Grooming, Mobile Pet Grooming, De-Shedding Treatment, Teeth Brushing, Litter Box & Cage Cleaning, Pet Waste Cleanup - Set your own durations and prices PAYMENTS, DEPOSITS & PDF DOCUMENTS - Record payments by cash, card, transfer or other methods - Take deposits for holiday slots and big dogs; refund when needed - See at a glance what is paid and what is still due - Invoices, receipts and client statements as PDF — print, save or share - Your logo, address, tax settings and footer text on every document REMINDERS - Notifications before every appointment, even when the app is closed - Send the owner a ready-made reminder with date, time and service in one tap — by SMS, WhatsApp or email - Personal reminders: confirm tomorrow's clients, sharpen blades, order shampoo, refill the van, sanitize tubs and tables - App badge shows today's upcoming appointments APPOINTMENT STATUS - Pending, confirmed, checked in, done, cancelled, no-show - Track daily totals and see the value of each day REPORTS - Revenue and payments received by day, week, month and year - Results per groomer with commission, top services and top clients - Cancellations and no-shows - Groomer report as PDF for payroll PRIVATE & OFFLINE - All data is stored on your device - No account, no sign-up, no subscription - Automatic daily safety copies and one-tap restore - Export and import your data to move it to another device — merge or replace WORKS EVERYWHERE - Phones and tablets, portrait and landscape - Full desktop layout on Mac and Windows MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT - 52 languages, picked automatically from your device language - Switch the language anytime in Settings Questions or ideas? We are always happy to hear from you at zebra-media.com

About

Groomer.io V3

This platform simplifies and grows pet grooming businesses. It offers unlimited customer and pet records, automated client communication via SMS and calls, payroll reporting, and smart scheduling for mobile groomers. Accept deposits to reduce no-shows and manage your daily workflow efficiently.

Highlights
  • Unlimited customer & pet records
  • Automated SMS & phone call communication
  • Payroll reporting
  • Smart mapping & scheduling
  • Deposit acceptance
  • Daily schedule view
Features
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Groomer.io – The all-in-one platform built just for groomers, to simplify and grow your pet grooming business, with no chat or SMS fees and personalized support. Key Features • Unlimited Customer & Pet Records: Keep track of every client and pet with ease, storing key information like overdue vaccinations and unique pet characteristics. • Automated Communication: Send unlimited SMS messages and automated phone calls to keep clients informed about their appointments, with chat and SMS fees included. This includes "On Your Way" messages for mobile grooming and "Ready for Pickup" notifications for salons. • Payroll Reporting: this tool is integrated into Groomer.io to help payroll administrators easily track and manage staff hours, commissions, and tips. • Smart Mapping & Scheduling: Optimize routes for mobile groomers with smart map scheduling, reducing travel time and increasing efficiency. • Deposit Acceptance: Reduce no-shows by accepting deposits and ensuring commitment from clients. • Daily Schedule View: Stay on top of your day with a real-time view of your appointments and grooming status for enhanced workflow management. • Personalized White-Glove Onboarding & Support: Enjoy a seamless setup experience with dedicated, expert support, ensuring you and your team are fully prepared to make the most of Groomer.io. Care 100% for Your Grooming Business with Software that’s 100% for Groomers.

Screenshots

Pet Grooming Software Pro4 screens
Groomer.io V34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Groomer.io V3 at Free against Pet Grooming Software Pro's $19.99. Groomer.io V3 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 26 months). Pet Grooming Software Pro's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 25%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Groomer.io V3 is free to download; Pet Grooming Software Pro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pet Grooming Software Pro ships an update every 26 months, Groomer.io V3 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pet Grooming Software Pro versus Groomer.io V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPet Grooming Software ProGroomer.io V3
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksey TselinkoGroomer.io

Customer experience

Pet Grooming Software Pro

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Groomer.io V3

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pet Grooming Software Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Groomer.io V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pet Grooming Software Pro free?
Pet Grooming Software Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Groomer.io V3 free?
Groomer.io V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pet Grooming Software Pro or Groomer.io V3 have ads?
Neither Pet Grooming Software Pro nor Groomer.io V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pet Grooming Software Pro or Groomer.io V3?
Pet Grooming Software Pro ships an update every 26 months, and Groomer.io V3 every 8 days. Most recently, Pet Grooming Software Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Groomer.io V3 on October 27, 2026.

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