# DogDNA — Identify dog breeds

> Dog breed identification app using photo analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Murphy Brantley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogdna/id1097421482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Murphy Brantley](https://appshunter.io/developer/428462902)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 372 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 227 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogdna/id1097421482/reviews.md

## What is DogDNA?

Identify dog breeds by uploading a picture from your camera or photo library. We use an advanced computer vision dog breed identifier technology to analyze the pictures and provide results on the possible breeds your dog could be.

## Key features

- Identify dog breeds from photos
- Upload from camera or library
- Advanced computer vision analysis
- Provides possible breed results

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View All Dog Breeds | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of DogDNA?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎯 Interesting concept for dog breed identification
- 😄 Entertaining and humorous results
- 💰 Free version available
- 🐕 Can identify primary breed in some cases
- 👍 User-friendly interface for basic functionality

**Cons**

- ❌ Extremely inaccurate breed identification
- 🎲 Inconsistent results with same dog photos
- 💸 Misleading free trial with hidden paywall
- 🚫 Poor machine learning algorithm implementation
- 📸 Unreliable image recognition technology
- 😤 Identifies completely wrong breeds (e.g., German Shepherd as Chihuahua)
- 🔄 Results vary dramatically based on photo angle
- 🐱 Misidentifies non-dog images as dogs
- ⚖️ Struggles with mixed breeds and rare breeds
- 🎨 Poor UI/UX design quality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when submitting photos
- Phone restart required to exit frozen app
- Purchase screen hangs during checkout
- Identifies images as 100% human when no humans present
- Inconsistent results with mirrored/rotated images
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Improve machine learning algorithm accuracy
- Better handling of mixed breed identification
- Support for rare breed recognition
- Consistent results across multiple photos
- Clearer UI/UX design
- Transparent pricing without false free offers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogdna/id1097421482/reviews.md

### 1/5 — CarmenTheMaltipoo

*2024-04-25*

really bad app- it said my maltipoo was 30 something havanse but like 8 or something unknown breeds. They couldn’t recognize a Maltipoo.

### 1/5 — Nonono

*2024-02-03, version 1.3.1*

Every breed is wrong I know so many they call a border collie poodle I mean don’t get inaccurate very do not get bad bad bad

### 1/5 — Not buying a second time!

*2023-09-14*

I bought this app once, but won’t restore purchase and wants me to buy again. Not impressed and NOT buying it again. It’s not worth it!

### 1/5 — Waste of Time Do Not Buy!!

*2023-07-17*

I have a wheaten terrier, and he is nowhere close to looking like a Pomeranian this app has no accuracy or detail why pay for something that’s probably not even going to be correct and I also do not recommend this for mixed breeds. You will get a bunch of information that will absolutely not make any sense honestly, if I was one of the devs, I will take this now because this is just a piece of garbage and a waste of time and also a waste of money if you want to bite us app.

### 1/5 — Great idea but not reliable

*2022-04-16*

The app keeps telling me my Magyar Vizsla looks like a Pharaoh Hound

### 1/5 — Fake

*2021-07-31, version 1.3.1*

It changes every time and I know my dogs DNA and it is completely wrong

### 1/5 — Everything cost money

*2021-05-16*

I did find out my dogs main pedigree which is a lowchen (I can see this looking it up on google) however I have to pay to see the rest that’s hidden. I wasn’t expecting to have to spend money to find out. Thanks for some what of a percentage of my puppy baby dna.

### 1/5 — So annoying!

*2021-04-26*

They get the breed so inaccurate! My dog is a mixed husky! She looks nothing like a greyhound!? Also you have to pay to find out the other breeds? I’m only gonna use this once why would I pay?! I rather go to the vet but since quarantine I can’t!

### 1/5 — Do not get this game

*2020-10-16*

OK first of all even though my dog is a corgi from a different angle it just says it’s all different kinds of dogs inside my brother is part Dalmatian that doesn’t make any sense so please don’t get this game😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

### 1/5 — Not free

*2020-05-12, version 1.2.7*

This was supposed to be a free app for a limited time, ITS NOT!!! Scam!!! Deleting it now

## Frequently asked questions about DogDNA

### What does the DogDNA app do?

The app identifies dog breeds by analyzing uploaded photos. It uses advanced computer vision technology to determine the possible breeds your dog may be.

### How do I identify my dog's breed?

You can identify your dog's breed by uploading a picture directly from your camera or your photo library. The app will then analyze the image to provide results.

### Is the DogDNA app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional features or services.

### What kind of technology does DogDNA use?

The app utilizes advanced computer vision dog breed identifier technology. This technology is designed to accurately analyze images and provide breed identification results.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2021-01-06

Major Update:
• Enjoy a completely revamped design and experience
• Identify what breed humans look most like
• Improved accuracy
• See more breed results for a more accurate view of the dog breed
• Several bugs and usability issues have been fixed

### 1.3.0 — 2020-11-18

Major Update:
• Enjoy a completely revamped design and experience
• Identify what breed humans look most like
• Improved accuracy
• See more breed results for a more accurate view of the dog breed
• Several bugs and usability issues have been fixed

### 1.2.9 — 2020-06-12

Thank you for using the DogDNA app! Here's what we added in the latest update:

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements

Like our app? Let us know by writing a review - your feedback helps keep DogDNA running smoothly.

### 1.2.8 — 2020-05-20

Thank you for using the DogDNA app! Here's what we added in the latest update:

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements

Like our app? Let us know by writing a review - your feedback helps keep DogDNA running smoothly.

### 1.2.7 — 2020-05-10

Thank you for using the DogDNA app! Here's what we added in the latest update:

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements

Like our app? Let us know by writing a review - your feedback helps keep DogDNA running smoothly.

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All apps by Murphy Brantley: https://appshunter.io/developer/428462902

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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 2026-08-16.*