# Puppi vs pawSpace

The clearest difference is rating: pawSpace at 5.0 against Puppi's 4.2. pawSpace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Puppi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puppi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. pawSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.

pawSpace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Puppi ships an update every 3 weeks, pawSpace weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puppi | pawSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppi/id1400744107/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawspace/id1496294608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puppi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400744106) | [Kharl McCatty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496294607) |

## What reviewers say

### Puppi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppi/id1400744107)

Connect with other dog lovers for playdates, discover dog-friendly locations, and find trusted doggy daycare partners. Enhance your dog's social life and explore new places together.

**Highlights:** Arrange dog playdates, Discover dog-friendly locations, Find doggy daycare partners, Access exclusive Puppi+ rates, Connect with dog lovers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| puppi+ (1 month) | $14.99 | per month |
| puppi+ annual (1 year) | $149.99 | per year |


### pawSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawspace/id1496294608)

Connect with other dog owners and their pets in a dedicated social network. Share your dog's story, discover local dog-friendly spots, and even arrange playdates with matched canine companions.

**Highlights:** Create dog profiles with unique 'dogTags', Share dog stories, photos, and posts, Discover local dog parks and services, Match with other dogs for playdates, Explore dog content by city worldwide, Message and greet other dog owners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puppi free?

Puppi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pawSpace free?

pawSpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puppi or pawSpace?

pawSpace is rated higher. Puppi averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while pawSpace averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Puppi or pawSpace have ads?

Puppi shows ads; pawSpace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puppi or pawSpace?

Puppi ships an update every 3 weeks, and pawSpace weekly. Most recently, Puppi was updated on October 24, 2026 and pawSpace on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*