# Bark - Dog Social Network — Match, Chat & Meet Dog Lovers

> Match, Chat & Meet Dog Lovers (iPhone/iPad app by Carey Yeh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-dog-social-network/id6759636399 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carey Yeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879981828)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-dog-social-network/id6759636399/reviews.md

## What is Bark?

Bark is the ultimate social network for dog owners! Connect with nearby dog lovers, showcase your pup's personality, and find the perfect playdate match.

CREATE YOUR DOG'S PROFILE
Set up a profile for your furry friend with photos, breed info, personality traits, and a bio that captures their unique charm.

DISCOVER & MATCH
Swipe through dog profiles in your area. When both owners like each other's dogs, it's a match! Start chatting and plan your next dog meetup.

CHAT & CONNECT
Message your matches directly in the app. Share photos, plan playdates, and build lasting friendships - for you and your pup.

EXPLORE THE MAP
Find dog-friendly parks, trails, and hangouts nearby. See where your friends are walking and discover new spots to explore together.

SHARE MOMENTS
Post photos and updates of your dog's adventures. Like and comment on posts from the community.

STAY IN THE LOOP
Get notified instantly when you have a new match, message, or someone likes your post.

SAFE & VERIFIED
Face verification keeps the community authentic. Ghost mode lets you control when your location is visible.

Whether you're looking for playdates, dog walking buddies, or just want to share your love of dogs - Bark brings the dog community together, one paw at a time.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-03-24

Partner Services
We're excited to welcome our first verified partner - Wagging Tales Pet Food and Grooming in Surrey. Browse their services, view their location on the map, and call to book - all from within Bark.

Map Improvements
- Partner locations now display cleanly on the map
- Tap a partner pin to see their info, phone number, website, and directions
- View Map from a service page now zooms directly to the location

Services Page Upgrade
- Full-screen service detail pages with contact info and services offered
- Tap to call or visit a partner website directly
- Business logos now load dynamically on service cards

Bug Fixes and Polish
- Fixed notification delivery timing
- Improved map navigation reliability
- Removed placeholder data for a cleaner experience

### 1.4 — 2026-03-17

Backend improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience. Bug fixes and performance optimizations under the hood. 

Short and simple — keeps it vague since the admin panel is internal. Want me to add anything else to it?

### 1.3 — 2026-03-16

• Marketplace: Fixed listing detail not loading when tapped • Marketplace: "Message Seller" now opens direct chat with the seller • Events: Fixed slow event detail loading • Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.2 — 2026-03-12

Sign in with Apple
Apple Sign-In is now the primary authentication method (replaces SMS phone verification)
Works for both sign-up and sign-in flows
Automatically links accounts if you already have an email/password account with the same email
Email/password kept as a fallback option

### 1.1 — 2026-03-08

Marketplace

List and browse dog gear, toys, and accessories
Upload photos, set prices, and manage your listings
Save items from other dog parents
Community Events

Discover local dog events like Bark on the Runway
Register directly from the app with one tap
Improved Navigation

Map and Marketplace now have dedicated tabs
Streamlined 5-tab layout: Home, Explore, Map, Market, Discover
Performance

Images now load instantly from cache
Faster feed loading with parallel data fetching
Smoother Discover card swiping

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-15.*