# Dog Scanner vs PubReady

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dog Scanner at 37K against PubReady's 4. Dog Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PubReady's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and PubReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dog Scanner against 4.8 for PubReady. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Scanner has 37K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dog Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, PubReady every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Scanner | PubReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubready-bar-trivia-practice/id6769954939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siwalu Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447489157) | [Area 43 Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797965564) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158)

Instantly identify dog breeds by taking a photo, recording a video, or uploading an image. The app also recognizes mixed breeds and can even tell you which dog breeds humans resemble. Join a community to share results and participate in gamified challenges.

**Highlights:** Identify dog breeds from photos, Recognize mixed breeds, Human resemblance to dog breeds, Community social feed, Gamified challenges and rankings, Access comprehensive breed database

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Dog Scanner Premium | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate breed identification
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Ability to scan multiple photos
- 👍 Useful for rescue dogs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate breed identification
- 🔍 Issues with specific breeds not in the database
- 🔍 Inconsistent results across multiple scans
- 🔍 Inability to provide feedback on incorrect results
- 💰 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after displaying results
- Freezing and loading issues
- Inability to post or interact with the community

**Requested features**

- Option to suggest breeds not in the database
- Ability to filter results by region/location
- Improved social features with moderation
- Video upload and analysis capabilities


### PubReady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubready-bar-trivia-practice/id6769954939)

Improve your bar trivia skills by focusing on questions you frequently miss. This app tracks your accuracy across eight categories, using spaced repetition to reinforce weak areas. Practice offline anytime to prepare for your next quiz night.

**Highlights:** Targeted practice on missed questions, 8 classic pub quiz categories, Spaced repetition learning, Category-specific accuracy tracking, Daily streak counter, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PubReady Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PubReady Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Scanner free?

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

### Is PubReady free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dog Scanner or PubReady?

PubReady is rated higher. Dog Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while PubReady averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dog Scanner or PubReady have ads?

Both Dog Scanner and PubReady show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Scanner or PubReady?

Dog Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and PubReady every 9 days. Most recently, Dog Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and PubReady on October 25, 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.*