# PetScanner

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1447633547](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1447633547)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1447633547`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Petscanner
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 1.20 / 5 (51 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-25
- **First published:** 2019-05-31
- **Size:** 6.27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/petscanner/id1447633547)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.petscanner.com/index.php/privacy-policy/](https://www.petscanner.com/index.php/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PetScanner combines registration and scanning in one system for pet keepers, vets, rescues, and local authorities. It is a DEFRA-compliant microchip database that lets keepers securely register their pet’s microchip details for a small fee, with unlimited lifetime contact updates and optional subscription perks.

The app pairs with the PetScanner smart microchip scanner to read FDX-B (15-digit) microchips in dogs, cats, and other animals, instantly displaying the chip number within the app. When scanned, PetScanner guides next steps based on the chip’s registration status: if registered with PetScanner, the keeper’s contact details are shown; if registered elsewhere, the relevant database is identified and contact information provided; if unregistered, the chip number is shown and registration can be completed. Note: a PetScanner scanner is required and cannot be used with a smartphone alone. EULA and Privacy Policy links are available.

## Rankings

- #293,624 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews largely condemn PetScanner as a scam: it forces registration with personal data and requires purchase of external scanner hardware to function. Reviewers describe deceptive advertising, data harvesting, and lack of any real scanning capability. Multiple reports of crashes or the app failing to open contribute to a strongly negative sentiment.

### Cons

- Forces users to buy external pet-scanner hardware to use the app; no built-in scanning.
- Demands extensive personal data (name, address, phone, email, password) just to get started.
- False advertising; claims to scan a pet but offers no scanning function and appears to harvest data.
- App is often unusable (crashes or won't open) and cannot perform tasks.
- Widespread accusations of fraud/deceptive behavior and data misuse.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1447633547)