Comparison

Discovery GO vs Barkware

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Discovery GO

Stream your favorite Discovery shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including TLC and HGTV. Watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and enjoy thousands of episodes on demand. Requires a pay TV subscription to access.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV from multiple networks
  • Access thousands of on-demand episodes
  • Watch new episodes same day as TV premiere
  • Browse by genre
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Save shows with My List
Features
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Catch up with your favorite Discovery shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new Discovery GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including TLC, HGTV, Food Network and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access Discovery favorites like Gold Rush, Moonshiners, Bering Sea Gold, Deadliest Catch, Battle Bots, Street Outlaws, Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, Expedition Unknown, Alaska: The Last Frontier and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Home Town (HGTV), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC), Evil Lives Here (ID), Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With Discovery GO You Can: • Stream Discovery and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite Discovery series and specials including Gold Rush, Moonshiners, Bering Sea Gold, Deadliest Catch, Battle Bots, Street Outlaws, Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, Expedition Unknown, Alaska: The Last Frontier - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription. Features: • Stream live TV when you log in with your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

About

Barkware

This app connects to a smart device to enhance your dog's playtime. Customize play modes, lighting, and sound to suit your pet's preferences. Features include quick search and a do not disturb option for quiet times.

Highlights
  • Connect to Barkware devices
  • Switch between play modes
  • Customize lighting and sound
  • Save preferred settings
  • One Tap Search for device
  • Do Not Disturb mode
Features
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Barkware is the companion app for Barkware devices. Connect your device, switch between play modes, and customize how it behaves so it matches your dog. You can control features like lighting and sound, save your preferred settings, and use quick tools like One Tap Search and Do Not Disturb when you want things quiet. Features include • Switch between play modes • Customize and save modes • Control lighting and sound • One Tap Search to find your device • Do Not Disturb Compatible Barkware device required.

Screenshots

Discovery GO4 screens
Barkware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barkware at none against Discovery GO's shown. Barkware also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Discovery GO's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barkware holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discovery GO has 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, Barkware every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Discovery GO versus Barkware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscovery GOBarkware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDiscovery CommunicationsBARKWARE LLC

Customer experience

Discovery GO

All ratings34,842 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative56.3%

Barkware

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Discovery GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently logs users out and requires re-authentication
  • Certain shows/episodes are inexplicably locked or unavailable
  • Playback issues when switching between devices or screens

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add skip/rewind functionality to bypass commercials
  • Improve progress tracking and resume playback
  • Provide an ad-free premium subscription option

Barkware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Discovery GO

No in-app purchases

None

Barkware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Discovery GO free?
Discovery GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barkware free?
Barkware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Discovery GO or Barkware?
Barkware is rated higher. Discovery GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Barkware averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Discovery GO or Barkware have ads?
Discovery GO shows ads; Barkware does not.
Which is updated more often, Discovery GO or Barkware?
Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barkware every 5 weeks. Most recently, Discovery GO was updated on October 20, 2026 and Barkware on October 7, 2026.

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