Cherished Book vs the PetLoss app
Small pet-grief apps like PetLoss are made for personal reflection on your phone, with no account needed and a focus on your own healing. Some add a simple memorial and basic sharing. Cherished Book is the public, collaborative counterpart: a lasting memorial the whole family builds together and keeps. They serve different needs, and here is the honest comparison.
Last reviewed July 2026. Prices and features change, so check both sites before deciding.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Cherished Book if…
you want a shared memorial that family and friends can see and add to, and a lasting page you can keep.
Choose PetLoss (app) if…
you want a private, personal space to reflect on your own grief on your phone, more than a memorial you build with others.
Cherished Book and PetLoss (app), side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | PetLoss (app) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | Free to download, with in-app purchases; a personal grief app. |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | No. No obituary or story-writing help. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Partial. Personal-first, with basic sharing, rather than a memorial many people build together. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Yes. Private and personal; no account needed. |
| Faith & tradition | Yes. 68 faith & secular designs, Faith Gate, secondary calendars. | Not applicable to pets; both are secular here. |
| Events & RSVP | Yes. Yes, with tradition-aware rites (Premium). | No. No event or RSVP tools. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | No. No resting-place link. |
| Linked family memorials | Yes. Connect a family's memorials so loved ones remembered together are easy to find. | No. No memorial linking. |
| Fundraising | Partial. Links out to a charity or fundraiser; we take no cut. | No. No tribute-fund link. |
| Photos, video, audio | Partial. Photos and files. No video or audio. | Partial. Personal photos and journal notes. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | Partial. No free export of a full shared memorial to keep. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | Yes. A mobile app (iOS). |
| No ads or upsells | Yes. Never. No ads, no visitor upsells. | Partial. Varies by app; typically in-app purchases. |
✓ included · ~ partial or limited · — not offered · ? not confirmed at our last review. Comparisons reflect public information and change over time.
Where PetLoss (app) may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where PetLoss (app) does something we do not.
- A private, personal space with no account needed, which some people find they need.
- On your phone, ready whenever grief arrives.
- Gentle, personal, and simple, focused on your own healing.
Where Cherished Book is different
- Cherished Book is built for many people: family and friends see the memorial and add their own photos and memories. A personal grief app is centred on one person's reflection.
- We help you write their story, and turn the whole memorial into a keepsake book you can keep and print.
- A lasting public page with a link and QR code, so others can find and add to it, now and in years to come.
- A private app and a shared memorial are not rivals so much as different tools. Many people use a journal for themselves and a Cherished Book memorial for everyone.
A note on price
Private pet-grief apps are usually free, as personal journaling tools. Terms vary between apps, so please check the one you are considering.
Cherished Book is free to start as a shared, lasting memorial, with Premium as an optional upgrade. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The PetLoss (app) link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Is Cherished Book private like a journaling app?
It can be. Premium adds private and invite-only memorials. But the heart of Cherished Book is sharing the memorial with others, which a personal journal deliberately does not do.
Can I still keep a private record too?
Of course. Many people keep a private journal for their own grief and create a Cherished Book memorial as the shared, lasting place for everyone who loved their pet.
Will others be able to add memories?
Yes. Anyone you invite can add photos and stories, and guests can contribute without an account. Every contribution is safety-checked before it appears.
Last reviewed July 2026.
More comparisons and features
Preserve their memory, together.
A collaborative memorial lets family and friends share stories, photos, and announcements, all in one place. It’s free to create.
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