DOGNESS vs PawChow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pet smart technology
- Pet care services
- Leashes and collars
- Pet networking platform
- Pet health care integration
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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.”
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.
- AI ingredient analysis
- Photo label scanning
- Personalized food recommendations
- Multiple pet profiles
- Nutrition history tracking
- Unbiased advice
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
DOGNESS ships an update monthly, PawChow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DOGNESS | PawChow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (227 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dogness Group LLC | Dong Ho Yu |
Customer experience
DOGNESS
PawChow
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
DOGNESS
No in-app purchases
PawChow
No in-app purchases









