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A Medika alternative
that reads the document and shows no ads.
Medika is a tidy pet health tracker for iPhone and Android, with records, reminders, document storage, and QR-code profile sharing. Its free tier shows ads, and Premium removes them. Pawza is Apple-only and differs in two ways. It reads your vet documents on your device, and with Pawza Pro on iOS 26 and an eligible device, Apple Intelligence fills in the record for you to check. And your records stay on your devices with no account and no ads in any tier. Pro can be a one-time purchase.
How does Pawza compare to Medika?
Two indie pet-record apps with the same goal and different priorities.
Getting records in
Pawza: Scan a document and Pawza reads it on your device; with Pro on iOS 26 and an eligible device, Apple Intelligence fills it in. A records PDF with years of visits can be imported and split by date, and the first import is free.
Medika: Manual entry, with document storage for notes and lab results.
Medika: Manual entry, with document storage for notes and lab results.
Ads
Pawza: None, in any tier, and no tracking SDKs.
Medika: Ads in the free tier; Premium removes them.
Medika: Ads in the free tier; Premium removes them.
Privacy & storage
Pawza: On your device with optional sync through your own private iCloud; no account.
Medika: Cloud account; QR-code profile sharing others can edit.
Medika: Cloud account; QR-code profile sharing others can edit.
Platforms
Pawza: One universal app for iPhone and iPad. Apple-only.
Medika: iPhone and Android.
Medika: iPhone and Android.
Pricing
Pawza: Free for one pet. Pro is $2.99/mo or $19.99/yr, each starting with a 7-day free trial, or $39.99 once.
Medika: Free tier with ads; Premium subscription for unlimited pets, ad-free.
Medika: Free tier with ads; Premium subscription for unlimited pets, ad-free.
Sharing with the vet and the sitter
Pawza: The Vet Visit PDF and the Sitter Pack (both Pro), plus a free Emergency Card with a call button for the vet and the emergency clinic.
Medika: QR-code profile sharing with vets and caregivers.
Medika: QR-code profile sharing with vets and caregivers.
Pawza vs Medika, feature by feature
The differences that usually decide it.
| Feature | Pawza | Medika |
|---|---|---|
| Document scanning & auto-fill | On-device text recognition; Apple Intelligence auto-fill with Pro (iOS 26, eligible devices) | Manual entry |
| No ads, no tracking | Yes | Ads in free tier |
| On-device storage, no account | Yes | Cloud account |
| One-time lifetime price | $39.99 once | Premium subscription |
| Profiles several people can edit | No (PDF and Sitter Pack instead) | Yes, by QR code |
| Weight trend charts | Yes; weight alerts with Pro | Yes |
| One-tap vet-visit PDF | Yes (Pro) | Profile share |
| Android version | No (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.
Which one to pick
Pick Pawza if you want…
- To scan vet papers instead of typing them, read on your device
- No ads anywhere and no third-party tracking
- Records on your devices with no account and optional private iCloud sync
- A one-time Pro price, with no subscription needed
- A free Emergency Card and Lost Pet Kit, and a Vet Visit PDF with Pro
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 is ahead on scanning, privacy, and ads; Medika is ahead on Android and shared editing.
About Pawza
Questions
FAQ
What is the best Medika alternative for iPhone?
Pawza is the closest Apple-only alternative. Both track vaccinations, medications, weight, and documents for several pets. Pawza reads vet documents on your device (Apple Intelligence auto-fill needs Pro, iOS 26, and an eligible device), keeps data on your devices with no account and no ads, and has a one-time Pro 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 tracking. The free plan covers one pet with no time limit, including reminders, the Emergency Card, and 10 scans; Pro adds unlimited pets, Apple Intelligence auto-fill, the Vet Visit PDF, the Sitter Pack, and weight alerts. 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. Photograph a certificate, lab result, or prescription and Pawza reads the text on your device. With Pro on iOS 26 and an eligible device, Apple Intelligence fills in the fields; otherwise you complete them from the recognized text. You review everything before saving, and documents are not uploaded. Medika is built around manual entry with document storage and QR sharing.
Is Pawza more private than Medika?
Pawza stores records on your device with optional sync through your own iCloud, needs no account, reads documents on the device, and has no ads or tracking. Medika uses a cloud account with QR-code sharing others can edit. Pawza is the more private design; Medika is the one for a profile several people edit.
How much does Pawza cost compared to Medika?
Pawza is free for one pet. Pro is $2.99/month or $19.99/year, each starting with a 7-day free trial, or $39.99 once, with Family Sharing on every Pro plan. Medika has an ad-supported free tier and a Premium subscription.
Try it
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Scan your vet documents, see no ads, and pay once for Pro if you want to.
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