# Consider The Dog vs MK9Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: MK9Plus at free with in-app purchases against Consider The Dog's subscription. Consider The Dog's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Consider The Dog sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and MK9Plus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 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 — 4.9 for Consider The Dog against 5.0 for MK9Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consider The Dog has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Consider The Dog's written reviews are positive against 100% of MK9Plus's.

Consider The Dog ships an update every 5 weeks, MK9Plus monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consider The Dog | MK9Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consider-the-dog/id1459608007/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mk9plus/id1639561720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consider The Dog Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459608006) | [max randall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639561722) |

## What reviewers say

### Consider The Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consider-the-dog/id1459608007)

Access expert-led video courses and live streams to address common dog behavior issues and improve obedience. Explore diverse training methods from multiple professionals to find the best approach for your unique dog-human relationship. Offers free content and a subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Expert-led instructional videos, Courses for behavior problems, Obedience training modules, Multiple instructor styles, Live Q&A streams, Supportive community forum

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership Save 10% | $214.99 | per year |
| Content Tier $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $149.99 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $250.00 | $250.00 | one-time |


### MK9Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mk9plus/id1639561720)

This app offers a comprehensive approach to dog care, focusing on understanding canine behavior and mental health. It provides science-backed video lessons, community support, and live streams to help owners address issues and prevent mistreatment. Learn about mental stimulation, body language, and more to build a stronger bond with your dog.

**Highlights:** Over 100 dog training videos, Downloadable video content, Progress tracking, Community forum for advice, Weekly live streams, Science-backed lessons

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $39.00 | per month |
| Monthly Moocher | $39.00 | per month |
| Quarterly  Subscription | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| Hanging around for a bit | $119.99 | per 3 months |
| In It For a Longer Run | $150.00 | per 6 months |
| In It for The Long Run | $229.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Consider The Dog free?

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

### Is MK9Plus free?

MK9Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Consider The Dog or MK9Plus?

MK9Plus is rated higher. Consider The Dog averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while MK9Plus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Consider The Dog or MK9Plus have ads?

Neither Consider The Dog nor MK9Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Consider The Dog or MK9Plus?

Consider The Dog ships an update every 5 weeks, and MK9Plus monthly. Most recently, Consider The Dog was updated on October 21, 2026 and MK9Plus on October 21, 2026.

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