# Dog Date Afternoon — Playdates for good dogs. > App for organizing curated dog playdates based on compatibility. (iPhone/iPad app by Erika Wasser.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-date-afternoon/id6770064350 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Erika Wasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896119498) - Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-05-22 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-date-afternoon/id6770064350/reviews.md ## What is Dog Date Afternoon? Dog Date Afternoon is a curated community app for NYC dogs and the humans who love them. Match for playdates based on size, energy, and play style. Join clubs with your neighbors. RSVP to weekend park meetups. Group chat with your dog's crew. Explore the Dog Friendly Map and add your own pins. Everything your dog's social life needs, in one place. HOW IT WORKS Apply for membership and tell us about your dog — breed, age, play style, and what they're into. Once approved, swipe to find dogs they'll actually get along with, join clubs in your neighborhood, and coordinate everything right in the app. WHAT'S INSIDE: — Curated profiles with photos, play style, and neighborhood — Swipe to match for playdates, discover clubs, and RSVP to events — In-app messaging and group club chats — Playdate proposals with date, time, and location — Clubs — join or start a neighborhood crew, host events, chat as a group — A growing map of dog-friendly spots, pinned by the community — Playdate ratings and memory photos — Block and report tools to keep the community safe MEMBERSHIP — Founding Memberships now available $4.99/month Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled and may be managed in-app. Terms of Use: https://dogdateafternoon.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dogdateafternoon.app/privacy NYC's dog are swiping now. Membership is by application only. ## Key features - Curated dog profiles - Matchmaking by size, energy, play style - In-app messaging - Playdate coordination - Dog-friendly location pins - Block and report tools ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Founding Member | $4.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-date-afternoon/id6770064350/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I’ve made friends and so has my pup *2026-08-20* This has made being a new dog owner significantly more fun. ### 5/5 — Best app ever! *2026-08-12* I tried this app out and fell in love. I downloaded to find my dog some new friends since recently moving to NYC, and on top of that, I even found a date for myself! My pup and I have never been happier. ### 5/5 — My new favorite app! *2026-08-12* Absolutely love this app! It makes finding other dog owners nearby and setting up playdates so easy. I love that everything is in one place, from connecting with people to finding fun things to do with your dog. Such a great way to meet new people while making sure your pup gets to socialize too. Definitely a must-have for dog owners! ### 5/5 — Amazing App. Must download! *2026-08-09* We love Dog Date Afternoon. I am looking forward to attending more events and meeting other dogs for my dog. So excited for more events and matches! ### 3/5 — meh *2026-07-31* cute app, but unless i’m missing something, you must pay the subscription fee to match with another dog. $5/month is a bit crazy - and the fact that it’s not advertised as paid only is a bit misleading… **Developer response:** Hey! Thank you! You can swipe, explore and “match” for free but we do charge a nominal fee (less than a latte) to take things to the next level (chat, join clubs, RSVP to events). This helps us keep the app curated, high performing and members safe. Not sure if you’re on the most updated version, but you can now enter a free 1 week trial :) Hope to see you in the app (and on a playdate!) ### 5/5 — My dog has more dates than me! *2026-06-02* As a dog parent to a very friendly pup, it can be hard to find good playmates and this makes it so easy. You create a profile for your dog, swipe left or right just like a dating app, and connect with other local dogs for playdates. The app is super user-friendly and it’s a great way for both dogs and humans to make new friends. My dog gives it two paws up! 🐾 If you’ve ever wished Bumble existed for dogs, this is it. ### 5/5 — Love it!! *2026-05-29* As a dog owner in New York, I’ve spent plenty of weekends taking my pup to Washington Square Park and the dog run at Tompkins Square Park hoping he’d meet friendly dogs to play with. Those places are great, but it can still feel random and hit-or-miss depending on the day. This app honestly made things so much easier. Instead of just showing up and hoping for the best, I can actually connect with other dog owners nearby, set up playdates, and find dogs that match my dog’s energy level and personality. It feels way more social and intentional than a normal dog park experience. My dog has already made a few regular friends through the app, and I’ve met some awesome people too. If you live in NYC and have a dog, and want to be social, this app is a game changer. ### 5/5 — Better than the dog park *2026-05-23* My dog is friendly but not “every random dog in a crowded park” friendly. This solved that problem immediately. Instead of rolling the dice at Washington Square or Mercer, I can actually find dogs around his size and energy level and set up a real playdate. The quality of interactions is way better for both the dogs and owners. Also surprisingly well designed. Feels like an app built by people who actually live in NYC and own dogs, not just developers chasing a niche idea. A few apps try to do this. This is the first one that feels like it could actually become part of city dog culture. ### 5/5 — So needed!!! *2026-05-23* Great app, and my dog loves it! Don’t go to empty dog parks anymore and the dog friendly map is a lifesaver ## Frequently asked questions about Dog Date Afternoon ### How does Dog Date Afternoon work? Dog Date Afternoon is a curated playdate app for dogs. You apply for membership, create a profile for your dog detailing their breed, age, play style, and preferences. Once approved, you can browse other members and set up playdates directly within the app. ### What information is included in a Dog Date Afternoon profile? Each member profile includes photos of the dog, their play style, and their neighborhood. This helps users find dogs that their pup will actually get along with. ### How do I coordinate a playdate with Dog Date Afternoon? Once you find a suitable match, you can use the in-app messaging feature to communicate with other members. You can then propose playdates with specific dates, times, and locations. ### Is Dog Date Afternoon available on all devices? Based on the provided data, Dog Date Afternoon is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the cost of Dog Date Afternoon membership? Dog Date Afternoon offers Founding Memberships at $2.99 per month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon purchase, and the subscription automatically renews unless cancelled. ### How can I manage or cancel my Dog Date Afternoon subscription? Subscriptions for Dog Date Afternoon can be managed and cancelled directly within the app. You can find these options in your account settings. ### What age rating does Dog Date Afternoon have? Dog Date Afternoon has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users. ### When was Dog Date Afternoon last updated? Dog Date Afternoon was last updated on June 21, 2026, with version 3.0.5. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.7 — 2026-08-24 Member perks and brand page improvements, minor bug fixes and performance enhancements. ### 4.6 — 2026-08-17 Member Perks are here! Businesses on the map can now offer exclusive perks to Pack members — look for the gift on the Find tab, tap a business, and redeem right from your phone (yes, there's confetti). A better-looking map. The map now opens on your corner of the city, spots can show photos, and businesses picked their own map icons. Cleaner filters too — every place, one tap away. Fresh business pages. Logos, big scrollable photos, today's hours at a glance. Faster everything. Photos load noticeably quicker across the app, chats open instantly, and badge counts are easier to read. Little things. Search for any dog by name when inviting friends to a social, smoother RSVPs, and dozens of small fixes from our wonderful, bug-reporting members. Keep 'em coming. ### 4.5 — 2026-08-10 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 4.4 — 2026-08-04 Finding your people just got easier. The Megaphone: everything happening — socials, club events, new clubs — visible in one place, top of every screen Discover clubs in two shelves: near you and across NYC See who's going: event cards now show faces, not just counts Smarter Fetch: cards now tell you why you're seeing them — headed to the same event, in the same club, or into the same things Club event descriptions with tappable links, and event photos you can enlarge New members can reserve club spots during signup Plus polish and fixes throughout ### 4.3 — 2026-08-01 Better support for brands and communities without a storefront, and small fixes. ## Related topics [dog dates](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dog-dates) · [erika wasser](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/erika-wasser) · [playdates4dogs](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/playdates4dogs) · [playdate dog](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/playdate-dog) --- *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 2026-09-04.*