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Many of us have pets these days, and they’re very important to us. Providing the right care for them is not always easy, but we do have some apps that may help with that. In the list below, you’ll find our 10 favorite pet applications. Do note that these are only apps, we haven’t included any games on the list. Some of these apps you may know of, but some are not that popular.
In the list, you’ll find various different apps, from those that focus on keeping your pet healthy. to those that are trying to find him / her a play mate or a person who will walk them if you’re unable to. One of these apps does its best to find pet-friendly hotels, and so on. It’s a rather diverse list of apps. There are many more apps in the Play Store that are quite good, these are only our picks for the 10 best ones.
Best Pet Android apps 2023
Below is a quick overview of the best pet Android apps for 2023, including any download and in-app purchase costs.
| Download Cost | In-app cost (per item) | |
| Dogo | ✕ | $0.49-$160 |
| BringFido | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11pets | ✕ | ✕ |
| Rover | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chewy | ✕ | ✕ |
| Pet First Aid | ✕ | ✕ |
| Pawprint | ✕ | $4.99-$49.99 |
| PetDesk | ✕ | ✕ |
| Petamiko | ✕ | ✕ |
| VitusVet | ✕ | ✕ |
Best Pet Android apps 2023 downloads
Below is a little more information on each app, and a direct link for easy downloading.
All download links go to the app’s Google Play Store listing. Users are always recommended to download apps from Google Play or an authorized app store.
Dogo
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $0.49-$160
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
If you’re planning to train your dog, Dogo is a great option. Do note that this is a clicker training app, so you’ll need a clicker in order to use the information it provides. The app’s design is really nice and simple, while it comes with some nice animations for you. It’s a real joy to use. The app includes over 100 dog tricks, games, potty training, training programs, and feedback from Dogo trainers.
Those tricks include basic obedience commands such as name, sit, down, and recall, to advanced like spin, heel, sit, and stay. After you master a trick, you can send a video to a Dogo dog trainer, and get feedback. Dogo provides a new challenge theme every week. That way, you can show off your well-trained dog, and get creative at the same time. There are 5 dog training programs included as well, which are quite detailed.
BringFido
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
If you’re having trouble finding pet-friendly hotels, well, BringFido can help. That is not the only area this app can be useful, though. It can also help you find very nice dog parks, trails, and even a beach. Those are just some examples, as you can also track down a dog-friendly restaurant via this app, for example. It’s a great app to have on you when you’re traveling with your pet, that’s for sure.
You can sort pet hotels by distance, popularity, rating, and price. There are even some additional filters that you can take advantage of. For example, if you’re traveling with big dogs, or multiple pets, you can find hotels specifically for that. This application also allows you to find nearby attractions, dog events, and so on. The app does come with ads, but it’s completely free to use.
11pets
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a pet care app, 11pets is an excellent choice. This app actually offers three modes, “11pets: Pet Care” for families with pets, “11pets: Groomer” for professional groomers, and “11pets: Adopt” for Animal Welfare Organizations. You’ll need to connect with the correct role in order to get started. Let’s assume that you’re just a family with a pet, and intend to use the app that way.
This app will make sure to keep you informed of everyday tasks when taking care of your pet. It will also keep track of your pet’s medical data and health records. The app has over 50 features that you can use, and it’s free to use. You can schedule reminders via this application, for vaccinations, de-wormings, and hygiene, for example. There are many more uses for this app, it’s definitely worth trying out.
Rover
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
In case you need a pet sitter, or someone to walk your dog, Rover is the way to go. This is an excellent application for that purpose, one of the best in the Play Store, that’s for sure. You’ll find over 100,000 pet sitters and dog walkers here, though do note that it’s limited to only the US and Canada, at least for now. Rover makes it really easy to connect with people who perform such tasks.
Do not fret, as you won’t be giving away your dog to just about anyone. Rover accepts less than 20-percent of potential sitters, just to ensure your dog gets the very best. 95-percent of reviewed services on the app receive a 5-star rating. Every service that you book is backed by The Rover Guarantee and 24/7 support. To make things even better, the app’s UI design is excellent as well.
Chewy
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Chewy is an online store for pet food. The app allows you to easily shop for pet food and supplies. It allows you to manage and track your Autoship orders, and schedule orders to ship when you need them. It also contains detailed information about the products that are on offer, just to keep you informed. There are over 1,000 brands of pet food and supplies that you can scroll through.
The app also allows you to get access to pet experts, 24/7, and much more than that. Chewy will get the merchandise shipped your way in 1-2 days, if your order is over $49. You’ll also find some discounts here. The app is highly-rated in the Play Store for a reason, and it also looks really good. The UI is simple, and very functional, so you won’t have a problem with it, at all.
Pet First Aid
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you need a first aid service, this is the way to go. Once again, this service is for the US, so keep that in mind. The moment you need urgent medical advice for your pet, you can get it via this application. The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app offers veterinary advice at the palm of your hand, which is how the app is marketed. That’s actually perfect marketing for the service.
You can toggle between cat and dog content within this app, and the app offers simple step-by-step instructions through various emergencies. It shares an early warning sign checker for preventive care, and you can program a veterinary contact number here as well. You can learn first aid steps for over 25 common pet situations, through a combination of text, video, and image content that the app offers.
Great Pet Care
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $4.99-$49.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Great Pet Care
is a service for your pet’s medical records. This app allows you to connect your pet’s caretaker network around one central information source. Great Pet Care is not just a place for your pet’s medical records, it can also contain feeding instructions, reminders, and even some photos if you want. Getting your vet records in the app is not complicated at all, though this app is also region-locked, so keep that in mind.
The app’s design is exactly what you’d expect. It looks modern, it’s flat and simple. There are four tabs included at the bottom, and a hamburger menu on the side. Everything you need is located in one of those places, so navigating the app is really simple. That’s pretty much it. People seem to be rather happy with the app, so give it a go.
PetDesk
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
PetDesk is an app that is focused on keeping your pet healthy. It connects you to pet care professionals which are located near you. The app offers a 24/7 appointment request tool, which can come extremely handy in time of need. The app also allows you to sync reminders and add custom to-dos to your calendar. Needless to say, this can be a really useful feature, to have everything in one place.
The app can connect you to not only veterinary clinics, but also grooming facilities, boarding, pet daycare, and much more. You can earn points for every dollar you spent, and can also request medication refills for your pets via this app. PetDesk is one of the best-rated apps for pets in the Play Store, for a good reason. It offers so many features, all packed in one nicely-looking app.
Petamiko
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Petamiko is an excellent app choice if you’re on the lookout for a play pal for your pet. Not only that, but you can find your pet a compatible match for mating. The app will try to find compatible profiles, and show them to you. It will try to find a match based on your location, and breed of your pet. Do note that this app is also region-locked, so you won’t be able to use it in most countries.
Petamiko also offers a chat with a potential match. So if you like any of Petamiko’s suggestions, you can communicate with the owner of the suitable pet. You can exchange photos, more details, and quite possibly set a play date. The app also allows you to set a schedule for various activities, and there’s also the ‘Pet Community’ feature. It allows you to discuss various topics related to your pets.
VitusVet
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
VitusVet is yet another highly-rated pet app in the Play Store. This app’s goal is to take care of your pet’s health. This app allows you to put all your pet’s medical information in one place. It’s great no matter if you have one pet, or more of them. It is also suitable for those who use multiple pet care providers, groomers, walkers, sitters, and much more. It’s a truly versatile app.
The app allows you to monitor your pet’s health, by keeping an eye on its weight, medications, log microchip and pet insurance details. These are only some exactly. You can request appointments and prescription refills via this application as well. The app’s design is simple, and yet quite functional. It looks good to the eye, and it’s very functional, I don’t really have any complaints about the UI.