# Dog Monitor Buddy & Pet cam — user reviews > 197 indexed App Store user reviews of Dog Monitor Buddy & Pet cam by Dog Monitor s.r.o., rated 4.10/5 from 424 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-monitor-buddy-and-pet-cam/id1046837813/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-monitor-buddy-and-pet-cam/id1046837813.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 298 · 4★ 31 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 72 ## What do users think of Dog Monitor Buddy & Pet cam? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Reliable monitoring - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Helpful for pet owners - 🚀 Good video quality - 👍 Convenient remote access **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent disconnections - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable - 🔒 Privacy concerns - 🔋 High battery drain **Commonly reported bugs** - Constant loading/connection issues - Unexpected charges and billing problems - Incompatibility with certain devices - Notifications and alerts not working as expected **Most requested features** - Two-way video and audio - Improved connectivity outside home network - Clearer pricing and subscription details - Better troubleshooting and support ## Newest reviews (17 of 197) ### 3/5 — Still buggy *2026-04-27, version 3.4.52* Even with restarts on the sending/receiving devices the program is buggy and has ongoing connection issues bit works but one needs to be patient for all the cycles reconnections. I wish they’d fix it. ### 2/5 — Bad *2025-03-02, version 3.4.26* Hi my name is Harper and this app was terrible it didn’t work and you also had no choice but to pay a lot of money. Would not recommend this app. ### 2/5 — Good app when it works *2025-01-27* very good app during trial. SIgned up for the weekly but there must be a bug where i can't verify my email and login to other devices. ### 3/5 — Well that’s confusing and NOT free at all *2024-12-10, version 3.4.24* Not only is it not free - suckers you in to a 3 day trial ONLY, U am completely confused what the heck is going on snd how to even set it up. There’s random codes to remember, pairing of other devices… I gave up ### 4/5 — It’s good but there’s one thing.. *2023-12-18* Overall, it’s great but sometimes my puppy gets confused when I say her name when she’s doing something bad ### 1/5 — Update stopped app from working *2023-10-02, version 3.3.69* I just updated the app on myniphone and it doesn't want to open anymore. I deleted the app, restarted the phone. Nothing works. The the same thing happened on my computer... ### 2/5 — Extremely unreliable. *2023-09-30* App crashes constantly, if it opens at all. Waste of my money. ### 1/5 — Charged for free trial *2023-09-26, version 3.3.69* Canceled 24 hours before free trial ended. Still got charged. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2023-09-10* I bought a year long trial and it ended after a couple months. Would not recommend ### 1/5 — What is this game all about *2023-05-22, version 3.3.67* I can’t even get into the game because I’m just 6 ### 1/5 — Monitor *2023-04-30* Should be more of an intro or directions. Often times can’t get the dog monitor to show dogs. No sound. Not helpful. Constantly disconnects Once again no one is there or connected nor are you monitor big the app and it’s feed back. Sit back and collect the check. Useless Please refund me ### 3/5 — Glitches sometimes *2023-04-29* Sometimes you go to the app and it will not connect. But when it does connect it works great ### 1/5 — Cannot set up! *2023-04-10, version 3.3.65* Hopelessly difficult to set up and when open merely screeches at me. No instructions at all to help with set up. Cancelled subscription after ten minutes of frustration. ### 1/5 — Does not work const *2023-01-17* I tested this before I went away. It worked at home but now that I need it I can’t connect to my home. I’m on Wi-Fi at hotels and still doesn’t connect. I plan to cancel ### 1/5 — Appen fungerer dårlig *2023-01-08, version 3.3.61* Brukerenheten kobles av regelmessig å man får som regel kun stillbilder når man går inn og ut av appen. Lyden virker å fungere men ikke video. Lite imponert og skuffet over produktet. ### 1/5 — Always disconnects *2022-11-24* The app keeps disconnecting and stops sending alerts when it reconnects. Just not reliable at all. Find another app. ### 1/5 — Gonna buy Amazon camera for the price of subscription *2022-10-02, version 3.3.56* Lagging during sessions. Had to go back to the room twice in the space of an hour to reconnect. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-07-25* You have to keep the owner unit app open on your phone otherwise it disconnects. ### 1/5 — doesn’t work *2026-04-12, version 3.4.52* couldn’t get it to work so I gave up ### 1/5 — Connection breaksnup every time after couple hours *2026-01-09* Not reliable . Do not recommend ### 1/5 — Pass *2025-11-23* You get a FIVE MINUTE free trial and then it makes you pay to use. Doesn’t stay connected unless both of your devices are in the same room. Complete waste of money. **Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your feedback and valuable insights. Where did you get 5 minutes from? You have a 3-day trial version available (when activating an annual subscription), which is enough time to properly test all features. Then it is entirely up to you whether you cancel the trial period in time or let it convert to a standard subscription. As for connecting both devices to the internet, you don't have to be in the same room. The app works not only on Wi-Fi but also on mobile data, so pairing and monitoring can take place over much greater distances. Thank you for your understanding. Buddy Dog Monitor team ### 1/5 — No sirve *2025-05-30, version 3.4.30* No les recomiendo que gasten su dinero en esta aplicación tarda horas para conectarse y si llevas prisa para ir a tu trabajo ni siquiera puedes conectarlo ayer por la mañana la conecté pero hoy que intenté dejarlo prendido no sirvió no se los recomiendo para nada ### 1/5 — 垃圾app *2025-01-20, version 3.4.24* 先用個試用期誤導顧客，原來是0天都算，功能完全像廢掉一樣，按回放每次都顯示錯誤、按下載每次都們掉再閃退、按記錄什麼記錄都沒有，完完全全是個垃圾app ### 1/5 — Перестало работать *2024-07-28, version 3.4.19* На второй день после оплаты подписки тупо перестало работать, отличное приложение. ### 1/5 — NOT free, must subscribe *2024-06-27* No where when you download it does it say you MUST have a subscription in order to view camera. I set it all up on my IPad and tried to use my phone as owner unit and a pop up took over the screen demanding I sign up. They won’t let you click anything or view anything without signing up. They offer a 3 day free trial, but you MUST add your card and subscribe. It should be clearly stated that app is NOT free and you must subscribe in order to use basic features. ### 1/5 — HORRIBLE *2024-05-26* Never worked unless right next to my other device which defeats the whole purpose. 1 star is far too generous. ### 1/5 — That’s weird *2024-03-13* I got it free on the App Store but then they made me pay 7 cents per day just a to use it and also would it probably tell you if it cost something???????? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-11-19, version 3.4.23* Thank you<3 ### 5/5 — Awesome apps *2024-11-19, version 3.4.23* Easy to install and works really well! Now I can watch over my dog from my laptop ### 5/5 — Professional night vision *2023-10-24, version 3.3.69* I love this app because it can look after Kira,my dog and Sanchez,my cat and they are both teenagers and they both have a bad behavior at night so I'm so glad you made this app. I'm very satisfied. Thank you. Love Becky xxx ### 5/5 — Me *2022-08-01, version 3.3.52* Sebastian ### 5/5 — Anxiety Relief *2021-11-08, version 3.3.34* Really helps when you need to run errands or go out for a bite to eat ### 5/5 — Woo *2021-04-12, version 3.3.8* Great so far ### 5/5 — Perfect App for Low-Stress Crate Training *2020-10-04, version 3.2.9* I got this app so I could monitor my 8 week old puppy while he was in his bedroom crate (I also have one in the living room). I’m able to accomplish work and other tasks in other parts of the house while he’s sleeping upstairs on his own. I also love being able to talk to him when he gets fussy and starts trying to bite the wire crate. 100/100 would recommend for any new puppy parent or anyone who needs to keep an eye on their sleeping babe. ### 5/5 — Dog Monitor *2020-10-02, version 3.2.9* I was so pleased to find this; it’s exactly what I needed and at a reasonable cost. ### 5/5 — Very good support service *2020-09-09, version 3.2.9* I had a few problems setting up the app but prompt and efficient support sorted out the issue quickly. ### 5/5 — Lovely 💕 *2020-08-24* Perfect! I love Annie app! Thanks to the app I can watch my cute kitty! It's totally the best thing you can - to watch two cats play with each other. I also like that I can talk to them via microphone. It's a fun when I say something and they are confused because they can't see me in that moment. --- *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 2026-08-24.*