Dogtra Pathfinder vs It's Just a Phase®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dogtra Pathfinder
This app pairs with a GPS device to provide real-time tracking of up to 21 dogs or hunters. It offers detailed map views, customizable alerts, and various e-collar training functions for serious dog owners.
- GPS dog tracking
- Terrain and satellite map views
- E-collar training (Nick, Constant, Tone)
- Track up to 21 dogs/hunters
- Share locations
- Customizable geo-fence alerts
- Offline map mode
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The Pathfiner App requires the Pathfinder Connector device and works with iOS 14.0 and up with Bluetooth 4.0. The Dogtra GPS App works with the Dogtra Pathfinder and brings GPS tracking and e-collar training right to your smartphone. Features: GPS dog tracking includes access to terrain and satellite map views with a powerful zoom capability that provides greater live-action detail and accuracy when you’re in the field. Dog training features in Nick, Constant, and audible Tone, for serious dog trainers and owners who demand the most in working, hunting, and competitive situations. Ability to track up to 21 dogs or hunters, share locations, playback data, create customizable geo-fence alerts, off-line map mode for areas with limited cellular data, and more. ※ During the Bluetooth connection - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
It's Just a Phase®
Explore lunar cycles and zodiac signs with a comprehensive calendar. Track your intentions and practices with an integrated diary. Reflect and plan your life around celestial movements.
- Moon phase calendar
- Zodiac information
- Intention diary
- Practice tracking
- Lunar cycle reflection
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Learn about the moon phases with It’s just a Phase®. Our app features a calendar with moon phases and zodiac information to help you to reflect and plan. Sign up to have access to a diary to keep track of your intentions and your praxis. "[Praxis is] reflection and action directed at the structures to be transformed." - Paulo Freire. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://itsjustaphase.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dogtra Pathfinder at none against It's Just a Phase®'s 10. Dogtra Pathfinder also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and device support (4 vs 2). It's Just a Phase®'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. It's Just a Phase® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Dogtra Pathfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Dogtra Pathfinder against 3.8 for It's Just a Phase®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Dogtra Pathfinder's written reviews are positive against 55% of It's Just a Phase®'s.
Dogtra Pathfinder ships an update every 3 months, It's Just a Phase® every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dogtra Pathfinder | It's Just a Phase® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (157 ratings) — better | 3.8 (64 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 54.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | 64 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dogtra | PHASE 333 PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Dogtra Pathfinder
It's Just a Phase®
User reviews
Dogtra Pathfinder
From 157 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗺️ Excellent map quality and features
- 💰 Great value compared to competitors like Garmin
- 📍 Reliable GPS tracking functionality
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ⏱️ Long battery life on collar and receiver
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection and pairing issues
- ⏱️ Slow pairing/syncing between devices
- 📱 Requires phone touchscreen (inconvenient with gloves)
- 🔄 Devices frequently disconnect unexpectedly
- ⚫ App crashes and screen blanking issues
It's Just a Phase®
From 64 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💜 Beautiful aesthetic design
- 💡 Insightful and concise information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✨ Great for journaling and mood tracking
- 💖 Love the moon energy connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently crashes or won't open
- ⚠️ Loading screen issues
- 📉 Inaccurate astrological data
- 🎨 Design changes not well-received
- ⚪ Bright white design harsh on eyes
Bugs and requests
Dogtra Pathfinder
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes frequently, especially when downloading offline maps
- Screen goes black and becomes unresponsive for 1-2 minutes
- Pairing takes up to 15 minutes or fails randomly
- Collar and receiver lose sync every few days
- GPS shows incorrect location (e.g., 0.64 miles away when dog is home)
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- Connection drops at ranges that should be supported
- App stops tracking user position mid-track
- Apple Watch app logo displays as dashed lines after updates
- Watch app stops working after iOS updates
- Notifications for point/bark/treed alerts unreliable
- Geofence alerts only work when app is actively viewed
- App forgets paired devices after updates
- Long connection time between app and receiver
- Weird error messages appearing repeatedly
- Audio alert for 'dog pointing' no longer works
- Custom map imports fail randomly (1 in 10 times)
- Flashing and connection failures when opening app
- Receiver not recognized after app updates
Requested features
17 requests- Physical hard buttons for tone and stimulation (volume buttons)
- Full Apple Watch app with tone/stim controls without phone
- Automatic tone/stimulation when dog exits geofence
- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Vibration option for collar feedback
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- Offline map support with pixel zoom capability
- Property boundary layers (OnX integration)
- Average speed display instead of just current speed
- Screen rotation/flip capability for landscape mode
- Better export options (Gmail, KML/KMZ formats)
- Ability to pause/stop track recording
- Proximity alerts when dog moves away while handler is moving
- Better track marker management and removal
- Improved color contrast for text and numbers on screen
- Vibrate option on collar in addition to tone
- Quick access to tone/stim while viewing map
- Automatic geofence tone on collar itself
It's Just a Phase®
Reported bugs
10 issues- App stuck on loading screen
- App closes immediately upon opening after update
- App won't open, shows white page
- App disappears after opening
- Connectivity issues reported
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- App says 'something went wrong'
- Journal save button glitchy
- Calendar function shows incorrect day's info
- Password reset banner blocks button
- Misspelled Sagittarius
Requested features
9 requests- Sidereal option
- Widgets for the app
- Dark theme option
- Option to change background color
- Ability to interpret personal chart effects
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- Option to add events/reminders to calendar
- More notification options
- Information on moon phase meanings (spiritual side)
- Vedic astrological reference option
In-app purchases
Dogtra Pathfinder
No in-app purchases
It's Just a Phase®
- Premium Membership Monthly$7.991 Month
- IJAP - Premium Membership$4.99
- IJAP - Premium Membership$5.00
- IJAP Premium Membership$8.99
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- IJAP - Premium Membership$9.99
- IJAP - Premium Membership$10.00
- IJAP - Premium Membership$10.49
- IJAP - Premium Membership$13.99
- IJAP - Premium Membership$19.99
- IJAP - Premium Membership$20.00
Questions
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