AKC.TV vs BarkHub
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.
BarkHub
Manage your AKC Agility trials with ease. View run orders, check in your dogs, and see your scores in real-time. This app streamlines the trial experience so you can focus on your performance.
- View run order
- Dog check-in
- Real-time score viewing
- Seamless trial management
- User-friendly interface
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The BarkHub App is your essential companion for AKC Agility trials, providing a seamless and user-friendly experience. With this app, users can effortlessly view the run order, ensuring they know exactly when their turn is coming up. The check-in feature allows participants to easily check in their dogs, streamlining the registration process and reducing wait times. Additionally, the app enables users to view their scores in real-time, giving immediate feedback on performance. Designed with convenience and efficiency in mind, the BarkHub App ensures that every aspect of the trial is handled smoothly, allowing participants to focus on their performance and enjoy the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AKC.TV at 4.7 against BarkHub's 4.3. AKC.TV also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 3) and review sentiment (47% vs 33%). BarkHub's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKC.TV has 4K ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of BarkHub's.
AKC.TV ships an update every 2 months, BarkHub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AKC.TV | BarkHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Kennel Club | Breyon Gunn |
Customer experience
AKC.TV
BarkHub
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
BarkHub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AKC.TV
No in-app purchases
BarkHub
No in-app purchases
