Comparison

AKC.TV vs Pawspective

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Pawspective

Experience the world through your pet's eyes with fun, real-time visual filters. Explore canine and feline perspectives, capture unique photos, and enjoy a delightful, user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Dog Vision Mode
  • Cat Vision Mode
  • Real-time Visual Filters
  • Capture Photos
  • User-Friendly Interface
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See the World Through Your Pet’s Eyes Step into the pawspective of your furry friends with our fun and delightful app. Ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of your beloved dog or cat? Now you can experience it firsthand, right from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: · Dog Vision Mode: Turn your camera into a dog’s point of view. See the world in canine colors and discover how your four-legged companion perceives its surroundings. · Cat Vision Mode: Switch to cat vision and explore the world as your feline friend does. Notice the subtle details and visual traits that make cats such unique observers. · New Animal Vision Modes: Go beyond pets and explore how other animals see the world, including fish, fly, and mantis shrimp. Each filter is designed to reflect the unique visual characteristics of these species. · Play Mode: Challenge yourself to find objects using different animal filters. A fun and interactive way to experience how perception changes across species. · Real-time Filters: Apply these unique visual filters to your camera feed in real time. It’s like having a digital animal perspective with you wherever you go. · Capture: Take photos using any of the available animal vision filters. · Easy-to-Use: Pawspective is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Just launch the app, choose a filter, and start experiencing the world from a whole new perspective. Discover the world through the eyes of animals. Whether you’re a dog lover, cat enthusiast, or simply curious about the animal kingdom, Pawspective offers a fun and educational experience for all ages. Note: Pawspective respects your privacy. We do not collect or store any personal information or camera data.

Screenshots

AKC.TV4 screens
Pawspective3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AKC.TV at 4.7 against Pawspective's 3.5. AKC.TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pawspective's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 47%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases 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

AKC.TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKC.TV has 4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of AKC.TV's written reviews are positive against 63% of Pawspective's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AKC.TV ships an update every 2 months, Pawspective monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AKC.TV versus Pawspective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAKC.TVPawspective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better3.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Kennel ClubMarc Oliveras Garcia

Customer experience

AKC.TV

All ratings4,044 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral15.7%
Negative37.3%

Pawspective

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

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

Pawspective

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AKC.TV

No in-app purchases

None

Pawspective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AKC.TV free?
AKC.TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pawspective free?
Pawspective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AKC.TV or Pawspective?
AKC.TV is rated higher. AKC.TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Pawspective averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do AKC.TV or Pawspective have ads?
Pawspective shows ads; AKC.TV does not.
Which is updated more often, AKC.TV or Pawspective?
AKC.TV ships an update every 2 months, and Pawspective monthly. Most recently, AKC.TV was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pawspective on July 6, 2026.

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