# KC Pet Project vs Dog Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KC Pet Project at 100% against Dog Scanner's 43%. KC Pet Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Dog Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (37K vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. KC Pet Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

KC Pet Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Scanner has 37K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KC Pet Project's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dog Scanner's.

KC Pet Project ships an update every 33 months, Dog Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KC Pet Project | Dog Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kc-pet-project/id1033656245/reviews)** | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baseline Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/557945072) | [Siwalu Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447489157) |

## What reviewers say

### KC Pet Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kc-pet-project/id1033656245)

Discover adoptable pets from a local animal shelter right from your phone. Browse detailed profiles of cats, dogs, and other small animals. Get alerts for new arrivals that match your preferences and find information on volunteering and donations.

**Highlights:** Browse adoptable animals, View pet profiles, Sign up for pet alerts, Shelter hours and information, Volunteer applications, Donation links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dog Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158)

Instantly identify dog breeds by taking a photo, recording a video, or uploading an image. The app also recognizes mixed breeds and can even tell you which dog breeds humans resemble. Join a community to share results and participate in gamified challenges.

**Highlights:** Identify dog breeds from photos, Recognize mixed breeds, Human resemblance to dog breeds, Community social feed, Gamified challenges and rankings, Access comprehensive breed database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Dog Scanner Premium | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate breed identification
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Ability to scan multiple photos
- 👍 Useful for rescue dogs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate breed identification
- 🔍 Issues with specific breeds not in the database
- 🔍 Inconsistent results across multiple scans
- 🔍 Inability to provide feedback on incorrect results
- 💰 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after displaying results
- Freezing and loading issues
- Inability to post or interact with the community

**Requested features**

- Option to suggest breeds not in the database
- Ability to filter results by region/location
- Improved social features with moderation
- Video upload and analysis capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KC Pet Project free?

KC Pet Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dog Scanner free?

Dog Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KC Pet Project or Dog Scanner?

KC Pet Project is rated higher. KC Pet Project averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dog Scanner averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do KC Pet Project or Dog Scanner have ads?

Dog Scanner shows ads; KC Pet Project does not.

### Which is updated more often, KC Pet Project or Dog Scanner?

KC Pet Project ships an update every 33 months, and Dog Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, KC Pet Project was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dog Scanner on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*