# GoDusty vs Animal

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoDusty at every 5 days against Animal's every 2 weeks. Animal's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GoDusty against 5.0 for Animal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GoDusty ships an update every 5 days, Animal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoDusty | Animal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godusty/id1086949652/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-network/id1666200544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 98 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Kragekjær](https://appshunter.io/developer/510417772) | [Jg Data ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666200546) |

## What reviewers say

### GoDusty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godusty/id1086949652)

Connect with other dog owners and their pets in your local area. Discover dog parks, find playmates based on specific criteria, and arrange spontaneous meetups or join existing playgroups. The app also helps you find dog-friendly services and build a community around shared canine interests.

**Highlights:** Find dog parks and play areas, Match playmates by breed, size, gender, age, location, Check in at parks to notify others, Create spontaneous meetups, Find dog-friendly services, Build connections with other owners, Create chat groups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Animal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-network/id1666200544)

Digitally manage all your animal's health records, including vet visits, vaccinations, and insurance. Connect with other pet owners and veterinarians to share tips and photos.

**Highlights:** Digital health book, Vaccination card tracking, Vet visit logs, Insurance management, Connect with owners and vets, Share tips and photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoDusty free?

GoDusty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animal free?

Animal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoDusty or Animal?

GoDusty and Animal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do GoDusty or Animal have ads?

Neither GoDusty nor Animal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoDusty or Animal?

GoDusty ships an update every 5 days, and Animal every 2 weeks. Most recently, GoDusty was updated on September 23, 2026 and Animal on June 1, 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.*