AKC.TV vs FluentPet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AKC.TV
This digital network is dedicated to all things dog, offering 24/7 programming and an on-demand library. Access world-class dog events, training, and health tips, plus original series for dog lovers.
- 24/7 dog programming
- On-demand dog events
- Training tips
- Health advice
- Original dog series
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AKC.TV is the digital network for all things DOG! AKC.TV, powered by the American Kennel Club, brings over 135 years of dog expertise to dog lovers the world over. Featuring dog related programming 24/7, as well as an on-demand library of world class dog events, training and health tips for you and your pup, and original series created especially for you and your best friend.
FluentPet
This app facilitates communication with your dog or cat through button teaching. It tracks button presses to help you understand your pet's needs and build a stronger bond. Create a memory log of your conversations and share your pet's progress.
- Track button press progress
- Learn effective teaching techniques
- Identify word patterns
- Share progress with others
- Contribute to research
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Finally, an app to help you communicate and build a deeper bond with your dog or cat. The FluentPet App is an essential tool in button teaching, setting up you and your furry friend for success as you teach them to talk. By tracking every button press, you can not only improve your understanding of what they're saying, but also be able to create a memory log of your conversations. Capture precious moments to revisit and share for years to come, whether that's your learner saying "I love you!" or reminding you of their favorite activities...is it time to "play" yet? With the FluentPet App, you can: - Track their progress as they learn to talk with buttons - Learn what techniques work best to grow their vocabulary - Find patterns in the words that your learner is using - Share progress with family, friends, and the community - Contribute to the global research study on closing the interspecies communication gap!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AKC.TV at 4.7 against FluentPet's 4.1. AKC.TV also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 114) and review sentiment (47% vs 36%). FluentPet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AKC.TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKC.TV has 4K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of AKC.TV's written reviews are positive against 36% of FluentPet's.
AKC.TV ships an update every 2 months, FluentPet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AKC.TV | FluentPet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better | 4.1 (114 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 114 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Kennel Club | CleverPet |
Customer experience
AKC.TV
FluentPet
Bugs and requests
AKC.TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to access live events
- App freezing and crashing
- Mislabeled or missing content
- Playback issues and video quality problems
Requested features
4 requests- Breed information on screen during shows
- Real-time scoring and results
- Ability to watch specific breeds back-to-back
- More camera angles and wider shots for events
FluentPet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AKC.TV
No in-app purchases
FluentPet
No in-app purchases
