AKC.TV vs Pupdate!
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.
Pupdate!
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Pupdate is Manhattan Dog Club's app for the people whose dogs spend the day with us. See your dog's day as it happens. Staff post photos, videos, and notes from daycare, boarding, and grooming, and you get a notification the moment something new goes up. Stories collect the last 24 hours in one place. Everything about the day, in one feed. Feeding, medication, walks, moods, and pickups are logged alongside the photos, so you know how the day went, not just that it happened. Talk to the club. Message the front desk directly, and hear back in the same thread. Request grooming and boarding. Ask for a groom or a stay in a few taps, and the club confirms it. No account needed to browse the community feed or send a request. Share your dog with the people who matter. A partner, a walker, or family can follow along with one link. Made for Manhattan Dog Club members. Ask the front desk to link your dog to your account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pupdate! at every 4 days against AKC.TV's every 2 months. AKC.TV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 ships an update every 2 months, Pupdate! every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | AKC.TV | Pupdate! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Kennel Club | JEAN GABRIEL BRITO |
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
Pupdate!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AKC.TV
No in-app purchases
Pupdate!
No in-app purchases
