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A Medika alternative
that scans the document and shows no ads.

Medika is a tidy cross-platform pet health tracker — records, reminders, document storage, and QR-code profile sharing across iPhone and Android, with ads in the free tier and a Premium upgrade. Pawza is Apple-only and bets on two things Medika doesn't: on-device AI that reads your vet documents and fills the records in, and a strictly private, ad-free design where your data stays on your device with no account. You can also pay once for Pawza instead of subscribing.

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How does Pawza compare to Medika?

Two indie pet-record apps with the same goal and different priorities.

Getting records in
Pawza: Snap a document; on-device AI fills it in.

Medika: Manual entry, with document storage for notes and lab results.
Ads
Pawza: None, ever. No tracking SDKs.

Medika: Ads in the free tier; Premium removes them.
Privacy & storage
Pawza: On-device with optional private iCloud sync; no account.

Medika: Cloud account; QR-code profile sharing others can edit.
Platforms
Pawza: iPhone and iPad (universal). Apple-only.

Medika: iPhone and Android.
Pricing
Pawza: Free for one pet; Pro $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr, or $39.99 once (Lifetime).

Medika: Free tier with ads; Premium subscription for unlimited pets, ad-free.
Sharing with the vet
Pawza: One-tap vet-visit PDF (Pro).

Medika: QR-code profile sharing with vets and caregivers.

Pawza vs Medika — feature by feature

The deltas that usually decide it.

Feature Pawza Medika
AI document scanning & auto-fillYes — on-deviceManual entry
No ads, no trackingYesAds in free tier
On-device storage, no accountYesCloud account
One-time lifetime price$39.99 (Family Sharing)Premium subscription
QR-code collaborative profile sharingNo (PDF export instead)Yes
Weight trend chartsYesYes
One-tap vet-visit PDFYes (Pro)Profile share
Android versionNo (iPhone/iPad)Yes

Medika details reflect its publicly documented features as of 2026 and may vary by version. The App Store is the canonical source for current pricing.

Honest verdict

Pick Pawza if you want…
  • On-device AI scanning that fills records from photos of documents
  • No ads anywhere and no third-party tracking
  • Records on your device with no account and optional private iCloud sync
  • A one-time lifetime price instead of a subscription
  • Apple-native polish on iPhone and iPad with a vet-visit PDF
Pick Medika if you want…
  • An Android app as well as iPhone
  • QR-code profile sharing where caregivers can update records
  • A cloud account you can reach from any device
  • A free tier you don't mind being ad-supported

Both are solid indie apps. Pawza leads on scanning, privacy, and no-ads; Medika leads on Android and collaborative QR sharing.

About Pawza

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Pawza
Your pet's whole life, in one place.
Private pet health record app for iPhone & iPad. Snap a vet document and on-device AI fills in vaccinations, meds & weight. Reminders, vet PDF, no account, no ads.
health iOS · iPadOS

Questions

FAQ

What is the best Medika alternative for iPhone?
Pawza is the closest Apple-native alternative. Both track vaccinations, medications, weight, and documents for multiple pets, but Pawza adds on-device AI document scanning, keeps data on your device with no account and no ads, and offers a one-time lifetime price. Medika also runs on Android and adds QR-code profile sharing.
Does Pawza have ads like Medika's free tier?
No. Pawza has no ads in any tier and no third-party tracking. The free tier covers one pet fully; Pro unlocks unlimited pets and the power features. Medika's free tier is ad-supported, with Premium removing ads and the pet limit.
Can Pawza scan vet documents instead of typing them in?
Yes — it's the headline feature. Photograph a certificate, lab result, or prescription and Pawza reads it on-device and fills in the fields for you to confirm. Documents are never uploaded. Medika is built around manual entry with document storage and QR sharing.
Is Pawza more private than Medika?
Pawza stores records on-device with optional private iCloud sync, needs no account, scans on-device, and has no ads or tracking. Medika uses a cloud account with QR-code sharing others can edit. For account-free, on-device privacy, Pawza is the more private design.
How much does Pawza cost compared to Medika?
Pawza is free for one pet; Pro is $2.99/month or $19.99/year (each with a 7-day free trial), or $39.99 once as a Lifetime purchase with Family Sharing. Medika has an ad-supported free tier and a Premium subscription. Pawza's lifetime option lets you pay once.

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