PetChatz vs Tablo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetChatz
This app allows you to interact with your pet remotely through a videophone. Features include two-way video and audio, treat dispensing, aromatherapy, and motion/sound detection. It also offers the ability to stream pet-specific television and record special moments.
- Two-way video and audio chat
- Treat dispenser
- Aromatherapy
- Sound and motion detection
- Stream DOGTV
- Pet-specific ringtone
- Motion-triggered video recording
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The only complete sensory experience for your pet! PetChatz HD is a Greet & Treat® videophone that allows you the ability to truly interact with your ‘home alone pet’ from anywhere. PetChatz provides 2-way video chats, treat-dispense, aromatherapy, sound and motion detection and the ability to stream DogTV. Compatible with PawCall, the interactive gaming, and calling accessory. PetChatz HD and PawCall create Digital Daycare in the safety of your home. Features: *Sleek, durable, pet-safe design *Special PetChatz ringtone to alert pet of your call *HD, low-light camera with two-way video *High-resolution LCD screen *Full-frequency audio system for robust sound *Built-in microphone and speakers for two-way sound *Sound detection + alerts *Motion detection + alerts *Scent diffusion system *Treat dispenser (approximately 150 treats inside) *Treat level indicator *Low treat volume notification *Treat counter (to track number of treats given per day) *Free, secure mobile and web app *Simple set up and intuitive interface *Pet training guide and video *Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled *Compatible with PetChatz PawCall® (sold separately) *Streams DOGTV (subscription required) *PetChatz PetWatch, smart motion-and-sound triggered video recording. PetWatch will automatically record the last 30 funny, cute, and naughty moments (up to 30 secs long) of your fur baby. You will be able to download, share and enjoy these moments forever.
Tablo
Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.
- Record live TV
- Watch streaming channels
- No subscription required
- Access on all home devices
- Includes local news and sports
- Works with TV antennas
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PetChatz at 3.0 against Tablo's 1.9. PetChatz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PetChatz holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of PetChatz's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PetChatz ships an update every 3 weeks, Tablo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetChatz | Tablo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (23 ratings) — better | 1.9 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 20.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mark Jeffrey Austin | Nuvyyo Inc. |
Customer experience
PetChatz
Tablo
Bugs and requests
PetChatz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tablo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to watch recordings in progress
- Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
PetChatz
No in-app purchases
Tablo
No in-app purchases
