Comparison

DOGNESS vs Valo Home

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

Head to head
About

DOGNESS

This app operates within a "Pet Smart Ecosystem," focusing on pet technology, care, and accessories. It aims to create a networking platform connecting pets and caregivers, simplifying the pet lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Pet smart technology
  • Pet care services
  • Leashes and collars
  • Pet networking platform
  • Pet health care integration
Features
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Brand Introduction     Dogness (International)Corporation is the world´s leading pet smart technology brand operator and is the builder of the “Pet Smart Ecosystem.” Currently, the company has three major focus areas: pet technology, pet care, and leashes&collars.  Dogness plans to enter the pet health care area to create a pet networking platform that links pets and pet caregivers and will ultimately integrate the “Pet Smart Ecosystem” onto “one platform.”  The Dogness slogan is: “Simplifying Pet Lifestyle.”  The pets you love and care about are our inspiration, therefore the products you desire are what we strive to pursue.  Dogness ensures that all aspects of product development, production, sales, and profit will derive from the fundamental philosophy of “pet comes first.”

About

Valo Home

Features
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Reduce the Cost of Ownership Valo Home can reduce your HVAC system’s operating costs. It provides precise temperature control, reducing energy usage. This smart thermostat app also ensures you get the services you need when you need them. It incorporates the following innovative features: • Remote monitoring • Predictive maintenance alerts • One-touch appointment booking • Service at the touch of a button A crisp LCD screen ensures all functions are easy to find and use. Is your home not comfortable or are energy costs going up? Use the onscreen service request feature to get prompt assistance from your local HVAC company. Get the Most Out of Your Climate Control System The Valo Home app lets you control and monitor temperature, fan speed, and other functions via the main control panel or a smartphone. The future of home comfort and on-demand service, it delivers benefits including: • Smart Notifications: Receive instant notifications on changes in system performance so you can be proactive with maintenance. • Real-Time Monitoring: By monitoring the health of your HVAC system, Valo Home can provide predictive maintenance alerts, which can prevent downtime and increase equipment lifespan. • Service Alerts: Receive notifications of service reminders, membership renewals, and more. Even receive custom messages from your HVAC provider. • Diagnostic Tools: An overview of system health and air quality are available at the touch of a button, at no extra cost. • System Health and Air Quality Alerts: If a problem with your climate control system or an indoor air quality issue is detected, you and your service provider will be automatically notified. Quick and Simple Installation The convenience of a Valo Home thermostat begins even before you start using it. Swapping out an old unit is simple. A technician removes the old thermostat, mounts the new one, and connects the wiring. They’ll even help you set up the app. The new model’s settings are adjusted to meet your climate control requirements. It provides an instant response so you experience immediate comfort. Settings from the old thermostat instantly transfer over using the serial numbers of both units, so the process is fast, simple, and convenient. Forge an Instant Connection with Your HVAC Provider The Valo Home thermostat and app display your HVAC company’s logo onscreen. Their help is available at the touch of a button, so you can put your trust and confidence in a local contractor. It’s not just a modern thermostat. Valo Home is a direct link between you and your AC/heating services provider. Be a Part of the NuveNetwork Nuve has partnered with local HVAC companies so you benefit from new services and smart technologies. Real-time access to your system allows contractors to quickly diagnose and resolve system issues. This can result in fewer emergency calls and in-home visits, so you can save time and money. Get Started Today Getting a Valo Home thermostat and app is easy. Once you’re ready, a representative will contact you and schedule an appointment. Visit the App Store or contact your HVAC dealer to learn more.

Screenshots

DOGNESS4 screens
Valo Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

DOGNESS and Valo Home are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DOGNESS versus Valo Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOGNESSValo Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (229 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings229 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDogness Group LLCNuve Home

Bugs and requests

DOGNESS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App logging users out randomly
  • Feeding schedule resetting unexpectedly
  • Camera feed freezing or not working
  • Inability to reconnect device after network changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change time zone
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Siri/Alexa integration
  • Improved camera positioning
  • More granular feeding controls

Valo Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DOGNESS

No in-app purchases

None

Valo Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DOGNESS free?
DOGNESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valo Home free?
Valo Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DOGNESS or Valo Home have ads?
Neither DOGNESS nor Valo Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOGNESS or Valo Home?
DOGNESS ships an update every 2 months, and Valo Home every 2 months. Most recently, DOGNESS was updated on November 11, 2026 and Valo Home on November 8, 2026.

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