Comparison

DOGNESS vs PawChow

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

PawChow

This AI-powered advisor analyzes pet food ingredients from photos or typed text, providing unbiased explanations and personalized recommendations based on your pet's profile. Manage multiple pet profiles and track their nutrition history for healthier choices.

Highlights
  • AI ingredient analysis
  • Photo label scanning
  • Personalized food recommendations
  • Multiple pet profiles
  • Nutrition history tracking
  • Unbiased advice
Features
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PawChow is your trusted AI-powered pet food advisor. 100% unbiased, no ads, no brand sponsorships. Simply take a photo of any pet food label or type the ingredients, and PawChow instantly analyzes what is really inside your pet food. Our AI explains every ingredient in plain language, so you always know exactly what you are feeding your pet. KEY FEATURES Ingredient Analysis: Scan or type any pet food label. Get a clear breakdown of every ingredient with easy to understand explanations. AI Food Recommendations: Receive personalized food suggestions based on your pet profile - age, breed, weight, health conditions, and dietary preferences. Pet Profiles: Create and manage profiles for all your pets. Track their nutrition history and get tailored advice over time. No Ads. No Affiliates. Ever.: PawChow never accepts payments from pet food brands. Every recommendation is based solely on your pet needs. Trusted and Transparent: We only care about your pet health. For Dogs and Cats Whether you have a puppy, senior dog, kitten, or adult cat, PawChow helps you navigate the overwhelming world of pet food with confidence. Download PawChow today and start making smarter, healthier choices for your pet.

Screenshots

DOGNESS4 screens
PawChow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PawChow at 100% against DOGNESS's 51%. PawChow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). DOGNESS's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PawChow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOGNESS has 227 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of DOGNESS's written reviews are positive against 100% of PawChow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOGNESS ships an update monthly, PawChow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DOGNESS versus PawChow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOGNESSPawChow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (227 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings227 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDogness Group LLCDong Ho Yu

Customer experience

DOGNESS

All ratings227 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative49.8%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative44.6%

PawChow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PawChow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DOGNESS

No in-app purchases

None

PawChow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DOGNESS free?
DOGNESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PawChow free?
PawChow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DOGNESS or PawChow?
PawChow is rated higher. DOGNESS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while PawChow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DOGNESS or PawChow have ads?
Neither DOGNESS nor PawChow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOGNESS or PawChow?
DOGNESS ships an update monthly, and PawChow every 10 days. Most recently, DOGNESS was updated on October 29, 2026 and PawChow on October 8, 2026.

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