Pettify

Best Cat Apps for iPhone in 2026: Care and Health, Compared

By the Pettify Team · Published

Prices and ratings checked on 17 Oct 2026, US App Store

Pettify is our app. Here is how we compared.

We make Pettify, which includes a care plan with 50 cat breed profiles, mixed breeds included. To keep this page fair, we used only what each developer publishes in the US App Store and on its own website, listed the apps alphabetically, and put Pettify’s weak points in the table with everyone else’s.

Cats are good at hiding that something is wrong, so the most useful cat apps help you notice change early: fewer litter box visits, a smaller appetite, a drop in weight, or a pained look on your cat’s face. These seven apps cover cat care and health on iPhone, from a free pain-scoring tool built by veterinary researchers to full health trackers with reports for the vet.

Quick picks

Labels, not a ranking. Each points to the app whose published features fit that need best, in our judgement.

  • Best for

    Checking for pain after surgery or an injury

    Feline Grimace Scale

    A free tool for scoring acute pain from five facial features, validated in published studies and made for vets and cat owners alike.

  • Best for

    A cat with diabetes, kidney disease or another condition

    Petfetti

    Daily check-ins, a condition tracker and logs for glucose, weight, water and more, with PDF reports for the vet.

  • Best for

    A smart feeder, fountain or litter box

    Padr

    Logs food, water, litter visits and wellbeing, and can fill in part of the day from supported PetKit, PetLibro and Neakasa devices.

  • Best for

    A free tracker for several pets

    DogCat

    Its website says most features are free for unlimited pets and people, with ads. Its App Store description lists vaccinations, medications, symptoms and a pee and poop log.

  • Best for

    Learning about a new cat

    Meowz

    Care tips, health and vaccination checklists, first-aid advice, body language and trick lessons, with an in-app assistant for questions.

  • Best for

    Questions about symptoms at any hour

    NineLives

    An AI assistant that answers from your cat’s profile and history, plus tracking of appetite, weight and litter box habits.

  • Best for

    A care plan by breed and age, on Apple devices

    PettifyOur app

    Tasks built from your cat’s breed and age, each with its source, a litter log you can fill by asking Siri, and a PDF report for the vet with lab results inside.

How we compared

We checked every app on 17 Oct 2026. Prices, in-app purchases, ratings, the date of the latest version and the number of languages come from each app’s page in the US App Store. Features come from the App Store description and, where the table says “Website”, the developer’s own site; Android availability comes from Google Play. Prices are in US dollars.

We searched the US App Store for “cat health tracker”, “cat care” and “cat pain”, and kept apps for looking after a cat’s health and routine that already had ratings, plus Pettify. We left out games for cats, apps that only translate meows, cat-sitting services, and apps that work only with one maker’s device: smart litter boxes, feeders and GPS collars come with their own apps.

We did not install these apps. A “Yes” is what the developer states; “Not stated” means we did not find it in the description or on the website, and the app may still have it. “No” appears only in Pettify’s column, because we know our own app (version 1.2.0, the release with the pee and poop log).

The apps are listed alphabetically, with no overall score, and the quick picks are our judgement. We drafted this page with AI assistance from the sources linked in each card and checked every price, rating and feature against them.

Side by side

Price and platforms first, then the daily log, health checks and records. Under each “Yes” is where the developer says it.

Swipe sideways to see all seven apps.

Prices and ratings checked on 17 Oct 2026, US App Store
AppDogCatFeline Grimace ScaleMeowzNineLivesPadrPetfettiOur appPettify
Basics
PlatformsApp Store and Google Play listingsiPhone, iPad, AndroidiPhone, iPad, AndroidiPhone, AndroidiPhone, iPadNo Google Play listing foundiPhoneNo Google Play listing foundiPhoneNot on Google PlayiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision ProNo Android or web version
PriceIn-app purchases on the App Store pageFreePlus: $39.99 a year or $4.49 a monthFreeNo in-app purchases listedWeekly, quarterly or yearly plansPrices differ between the description and the purchase list$59.99 or $99.99 a yearOr $14.99 a month$49.99 a yearPadr+; or $5.99 a monthPeriod not statedPlus purchases of $2.49, $5.99 and $39.99$49.99 a yearOr $4.99 a month
Free versionYesMost features, with adsWebsiteYesNo in-app purchases listedApp StoreNot stated3-day free trialNot statedYesPadr Basic, last 7 days of careApp StoreYesCore featuresWebsiteNo7-day free trial on the yearly plan
App Store ratingAverage and number of US ratings4.8950 ratings4.915 ratings4.3992 ratings5.06 ratings4.817 ratings4.831 ratings5.03 ratings
Latest version14 Oct 202618 Sep 20261 Jul 20264 Jun 202614 Aug 20269 Oct 202611 Oct 2026
LanguagesAs listed in the App Store37 languages3 languages2 languages12 languagesEnglish onlyEnglish only7 languages
Daily log
Pets coveredDogs, cats and 21+ other speciesApp StoreCatsApp StoreCats and kittensApp StoreCatsApp StoreCatsApp StoreCats and dogsApp StoreDogs and cats50 cat breed profiles
Litter box logYesPee, poop and potty habitsApp StoreNot statedNot statedYesLitter box habitsApp StoreYesLitter visitsApp StoreYesPee and poopApp StoreYesPee and poop; place “litter box”
Food, water and weightYesDiet and weightApp StoreNot statedNot statedYesAppetite and weightApp StoreYesFood served and eaten, water, weightApp StoreYesMeals, water, weightApp StoreYesFeeding in the diary, weight chart
Works with feeders or litter boxesNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedYesPetKit, PetLibro, Neakasa and moreApp StoreNot statedNo
Health
Pain, symptom or wellbeing checkYesSymptom trackerApp StoreYesAcute pain from facial expressionsApp StoreNot statedYesAnswers about symptomsApp StoreYesWellbeing check-inApp StoreYesDaily check-inApp StoreYesWarning signs in the toilet log
Vaccination or medication remindersYesApp StoreNot statedNot statedYesCheckups, medications, preventive careApp StoreNot statedYesApp StoreYesVaccinations 7, 3 and 1 day before
PDF report for the vetNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedYesApp StoreYesLab results printed inside
AI or in-app assistantNot statedNot statedYesMeowz assistantApp StoreYesAI Cat Health AssistantApp StoreNot statedNot statedYesGuidance, not a diagnosis
Care plan from breed and ageNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedYesA source for each task
Shared with familyYesEdit or viewWebsiteNot statedNot statedFamily-sharing subscription plansNot statedYesOne shared place for the familyApp StoreYesUp to 5 peopleApp StoreYesEdit or view-only roles
  • Yes: the developer states it, in the source named under the word.
  • Not stated: we did not find it in the App Store description or on the website. The app may still have it.
  • No: Pettify does not have it. The Pettify column describes our own app.

The apps one by one

In alphabetical order. Ratings are the US App Store average and number of ratings on 17 Oct 2026, as they were.

DogCat

In the App Store as “Pet Care Tracker Dog Cat Log”

Best for:A free tracker for several pets

Despite the name, a calendar-style tracker for cats and kittens as much as dogs, plus more than 21 other species. Free to use, with an optional Plus subscription.

Good to know

  • A vaccination tracker with reminders, a medication calendar, and diet, weight and symptom tracking (App Store).
  • A log of pee, poop and potty habits, and a monthly photo gallery (App Store).
  • Most features are free for unlimited pets and people; each person you share with can edit or only view (website).
  • 950 ratings with a 4.8 average, 37 languages and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • The free version shows ads, and the app needs an internet connection (website).
  • A PDF report for the vet is not mentioned.
  • Part of the app is for breeders, fosters and shelters, such as breeding cycles, which a single-cat home may not need.
Price (US)
Free with ads. Plus: $4.49 a month or $39.99 a year. Avatar and video packs are separate purchases.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Android
App Store rating
4.8 average from 950 ratings
Latest version
14 Oct 2026
Languages
37 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Developer website (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Feline Grimace Scale

Best for:Checking for pain after surgery or an injury

Not a tracker: a free tool from the Université de Montréal for scoring acute pain in cats from changes in their facial expression.

Good to know

  • Its description says the scale was validated as reliable for cats with different medical and surgical conditions, scored live or from images (App Store).
  • Five facial features, each scored 0 to 2, and its website says it is made for vets and cat owners alike (website).
  • Drawings, images and a practice session teach you how to score before you need it (App Store).
  • Free, with no in-app purchases listed, three languages and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • It is made for scoring acute pain: tracking routines, weight or the litter box is not mentioned.
  • A pain score tells you that something may be wrong, not what. Call your vet if the score is high.
  • 15 ratings in the US App Store.
Price (US)
Free.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Android
App Store rating
4.9 average from 15 ratings
Latest version
18 Sep 2026
Languages
3 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Developer website (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Meowz

In the App Store as “Meowz: Cat Training, Pet Care”

Best for:Learning about a new cat

A guide for new kitten and cat owners: care tips, a health guide, training lessons and cat body language, with an in-app assistant.

Good to know

  • Care tips on a cat-friendly home, grooming, transport, games and time alone (App Store).
  • Health and vaccination checklists for cats and kittens, and first-aid advice (App Store).
  • Trick lessons such as high five and spin, games for cats and quizzes (App Store).
  • 992 ratings, the most of the cat-only apps here, and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • A guide more than a tracker: logs, reminders and a vet report are not mentioned.
  • The description lists weekly plans of $3.99–$4.99 and quarterly plans of $14.99–$19.99, while the purchase list shows other prices, including a $29.99 yearly plan.
  • It also offers a breed identifier and a “cat translator” for meows, which you may not need.
  • Average rating 4.3, the lowest here.
Price (US)
Weekly, quarterly or yearly subscription; the weekly plans start with a 3-day free trial. Check the price in the app.
Platforms
iPhone, Android
App Store rating
4.3 average from 992 ratings
Latest version
1 Jul 2026
Languages
2 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

NineLives

In the App Store as “NineLives - Cat Health Tracker”

Best for:Questions about symptoms at any hour

A cat health tracker built around an AI assistant that answers questions about symptoms and behavior from your cat’s profile and history.

Good to know

  • Tracks changes in behavior, appetite, weight and litter box habits (App Store).
  • An AI Cat Health Assistant that answers at any time, based on your cat’s profile and history (App Store).
  • Reminders for checkups, medications and preventive care, in 12 languages (App Store).

Keep in mind

  • AI answers are general guidance, not an examination; the description does not mention review by a vet.
  • Subscriptions of $14.99 a month or $59.99 to $99.99 a year are listed; a free version is not mentioned.
  • 6 ratings, and its latest version is from 4 Jun 2026, the oldest here.
  • We found no Google Play listing.
Price (US)
Monthly plan $14.99; annual plans of $59.99 and $99.99; a $9.99 Premium purchase is also listed.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
App Store rating
5.0 average from 6 ratings
Latest version
4 Jun 2026
Languages
12 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab)

Padr

In the App Store as “Padr: Cat Health Tracker”

Best for:A smart feeder, fountain or litter box

A cat care app for the whole family that lays out the day in one view: food served and eaten, water, litter visits, weight, play and how the cat seems.

Good to know

  • A daily view of food, water, litter visits, weight and play, plus care records for grooming, medication, vet visits and preventive care (App Store).
  • Connects supported PetKit, PetLibro, Neakasa, Smart Life and Home Assistant devices to fill in part of the record (App Store).
  • A wellbeing check-in that puts how your cat seems next to recent care, “without pretending to diagnose” (App Store).
  • Padr Basic keeps manual care and the last seven days without a subscription; Shortcuts can record food, water or litter (App Store).

Keep in mind

  • Longer comparisons, photo analysis, more devices and more family members need Padr+, $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year.
  • Reminders and a report for the vet are not mentioned.
  • English only and 17 ratings; no iPad version is listed, and we found no Google Play listing.
Price (US)
Padr Basic is free. Padr+: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Illustrated “Kastardo” packs $0.99 each.
Platforms
iPhone
App Store rating
4.8 average from 17 ratings
Latest version
14 Aug 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Developer website (opens in a new tab)

Petfetti

In the App Store as “Pet Health Tracker: Petfetti”

Best for:A cat with diabetes, kidney disease or another condition

A detailed health tracker for cats and dogs, made for owners who log a lot, including those managing conditions such as diabetes, seizures or kidney disease.

Good to know

  • Logs for meals, medicines, vaccines, parasite treatments, symptoms, pee, poop, water, weight, blood glucose, temperature, heart rate and more (App Store).
  • A daily check-in that includes grooming for cats, and a condition tracker with a timeline (App Store).
  • Vet-ready PDF reports; up to 5 people can share the care of up to 10 pets (App Store).
  • A free version with core features such as the daily check-in (website).

Keep in mind

  • iPhone only: its website says it is currently an iOS app and needs iOS 18 or later.
  • Plus purchases of $2.49, $5.99 and $39.99 are listed without saying which period each covers.
  • 31 ratings in the US App Store.
Price (US)
Free version. Petfetti Plus in-app purchases of $2.49, $5.99 and $39.99 (periods not stated).
Platforms
iPhone
App Store rating
4.8 average from 31 ratings
Latest version
9 Oct 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Developer website (opens in a new tab)

Pettify

Our app

In the App Store as “Pettify: Pet Care & Health”

Best for:A care plan by breed and age, on Apple devices

A diary and health record for cats and dogs, with a care plan built from your cat’s breed and age. It suits Apple households that want reminders, a litter log and a full report for the vet in one place.

Good to know

  • A care plan for 50 cat breed profiles, mixed breeds included: play sessions, grooming, dental care, vaccines and parasite prevention, each task naming its source, such as AAFP or AAHA guidelines.
  • A pee and poop log with the litter box as a place, stool consistency and warning signs such as blood in urine or straining. You can also log by asking Siri.
  • Weight and temperature charts and vet visits; attached lab results and scans are printed inside the PDF report for the vet.
  • An AI assistant that answers with your cat’s breed, age and weight in mind. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
  • Family sharing with edit or view-only roles, in seven languages.

Keep in mind

  • No link with smart feeders, fountains or litter boxes, and no pain-scoring tool.
  • No free version: $4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial. The monthly plan has no trial.
  • Apple devices only, and 3 ratings in the US App Store, the fewest here.
  • No Apple Watch app.
Price (US)
$4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial. No free version.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon, Apple Vision Pro
App Store rating
5.0 average from 3 ratings
Latest version
11 Oct 2026
Languages
7 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab)

Which one should you choose?

  • You want to know whether your cat is in pain after surgery or an injury

    Feline Grimace Scale. Free. It helps you notice pain; it does not replace a vet visit.

  • Your cat has a long-term condition you track every day

    Petfetti.

  • You have a smart feeder, fountain or litter box

    Padr.

  • You do not want to pay

    DogCat, Feline Grimace Scale, and Padr. DogCat shows ads; Padr Basic keeps the last seven days. Petfetti also has a free version.

  • You are new to cats and want to learn

    Meowz.

  • Someone at home uses Android

    DogCat, Feline Grimace Scale, and Meowz. The other four, Pettify included, are on Apple devices only.

  • You want a care plan by breed and age, reminders and a vet report on Apple devices

    Pettify. This is our app.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best cat app for iPhone?

It depends on what you need. To check for pain, the free Feline Grimace Scale. For a cat with a chronic condition, Petfetti. With a smart feeder or litter box, Padr. For a free tracker, DogCat. To learn the basics of cat care, Meowz. For a care plan by breed and age with a vet report on Apple devices, Pettify, which is our app.

Is there a free cat health app?

Yes. The Feline Grimace Scale lists no in-app purchases, DogCat says most of its features are free with ads, Padr Basic is free with the last seven days of care, and Petfetti has a free version with core features. Pettify has no free version: $4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial.

Can an app tell whether my cat is in pain?

The Feline Grimace Scale helps you score acute pain from five facial features, each rated 0 to 2; its description says the scale was validated in cats with different medical and surgical conditions. A score can tell you that something may be wrong, not what is wrong, so call your vet when it is high.

Which cat apps track the litter box?

DogCat, NineLives, Padr, Petfetti and Pettify all mention it. Pettify’s log keeps the litter box as a place, stool consistency and warning signs, shows a 7, 30 or 90-day summary with hints such as “No pee for a day”, and puts a 30-day summary in the PDF report for the vet.

Do cat apps work with smart litter boxes and feeders?

Padr says it connects supported PetKit, PetLibro, Neakasa, Smart Life and Home Assistant devices. The other apps here do not mention device links. Smart litter boxes and feeders also come with their makers’ own apps, which we did not compare.

Why is Pettify in this comparison?

Because we make Pettify and it covers cat care. We say so at the top, list the apps alphabetically, and show its weak points in the same table: Apple devices only, 3 ratings, no free version, no device links and no pain-scoring tool.

Changes and corrections

  • : First version. Prices, ratings and features checked in the US App Store, on Google Play and on developers’ websites.

Found a mistake, or has a price or feature changed? Email [email protected] and we will check it and update this page. We recheck the whole page every three months.