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On-device AI · No account · Works offline

A VetKeep alternative
that reads your vet documents without the cloud.

VetKeep and Pawza both do the same magic trick — photograph a vet document and AI fills in the record — so the real question is where that AI runs. VetKeep is a cloud service: an account, your records on its servers, and a conversational AI chat that answers questions about your pet's history. Pawza runs the AI on your device with Apple Intelligence, keeps everything on-device with no account and no server, works offline, and lets you pay once instead of subscribing. Same scanning, opposite privacy model.

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How does Pawza compare to VetKeep?

Same headline feature, different architecture. Here's where they split.

Where the AI runs
Pawza: On-device (Apple Intelligence on iOS 26+, Vision OCR otherwise). Documents never leave your phone.

VetKeep: In the cloud, under an account — which powers cross-device access and chat.
Account & storage
Pawza: No account, no server. On-device with optional private iCloud sync.

VetKeep: Account required; records stored in its encrypted cloud.
Conversational record chat
Pawza: Not offered — records surface as reminders, trends, and a vet PDF.

VetKeep: Its signature feature — ask questions, get answers from your pet's history.
Offline use
Pawza: Fully offline — scanning, records, reminders all work with no connection.

VetKeep: Cloud AI depends on a connection.
Pricing
Pawza: Free for one pet; Pro $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr, or $39.99 once (Lifetime, Family Sharing).

VetKeep: Subscription (Pro). No one-time lifetime option.
Platforms
Pawza: iPhone and iPad, universal — one purchase.

VetKeep: iPhone; other platforms unconfirmed.

Pawza vs VetKeep — feature by feature

Two AI-scanning pet record apps, weighed on the things that actually differ.

Feature Pawza VetKeep
AI document scanning & auto-fillYesYes
AI runs on-device (no upload)YesNo — cloud
Works without an accountYesAccount required
Conversational AI over recordsNoYes (signature feature)
Fully offlineYesCloud-dependent
One-time lifetime price$39.99 (Family Sharing)Subscription only
Vet-visit PDF exportYes (Pro)Cloud record access
iPhone + iPad universalYesiPhone; rest unconfirmed

VetKeep details reflect its publicly documented features as of 2026 (the app was launching in 2026); specifics may change. The App Store is the canonical source for current pricing and availability.

Honest verdict

Pick Pawza if you want…
  • The same AI scanning, but running on-device with nothing uploaded
  • No account and no server — records stay on your device
  • Full offline use at the vet's office or while travelling
  • A one-time $39.99 lifetime price instead of a subscription
  • A polished, universal app on both iPhone and iPad
Pick VetKeep if you want…
  • A conversational AI chat that answers questions from your pet's records
  • Cloud access to your records from anywhere, across devices
  • Shareable account access for family or caretakers
  • And you're comfortable with records stored in the cloud under an account

Same headline trick, opposite trade-off: VetKeep puts your records in the cloud to power a chat; Pawza keeps them on your device and never uploads them.

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.
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Questions

FAQ

What is the best VetKeep alternative for iPhone?
Pawza, for owners who want the same AI document scanning without the cloud. Both photograph vet records and use AI to fill in vaccinations, medications, and visits. Pawza runs that AI on-device, keeps records on your device with no account and no server, works offline, and runs on iPhone and iPad. VetKeep is a cloud service with an account and a conversational AI chat over your records.
Does Pawza send my vet documents to the cloud like VetKeep?
No. Pawza's scanning and AI extraction run entirely on your device — documents are never uploaded, because there's no Pawza server. Records stay on-device with optional private iCloud sync. VetKeep is cloud-based, which enables its cross-device chat but means your data leaves the device.
Does Pawza have a chat that answers questions about my pet's records?
Not today — that's the honest difference. VetKeep's standout feature is a conversational AI chat over your records, which works because records live in its cloud. Pawza focuses on accurate on-device capture, reminders, weight trends, and a vet PDF. If a cloud chat is the feature you want most, VetKeep offers it; if on-device privacy and offline use matter more, Pawza fits better.
Is Pawza cheaper than VetKeep?
Pawza offers a one-time option VetKeep doesn't. 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. VetKeep is subscription-based. Over a couple of years, Pawza's lifetime tier is usually the cheaper path — and you own it.
Does Pawza work offline like a local app?
Yes. Scanning, AI extraction, records, reminders, and weight tracking all run on-device, so Pawza works fully offline — handy at the vet or while travelling. A connection is only used for optional iCloud sync. VetKeep's cloud AI depends on a connection.

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