# Consider The Dog vs DogTraining+

The clearest difference is monetization model: DogTraining+ at free with in-app purchases against Consider The Dog's subscription. Consider The Dog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 DogTraining+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.9 for Consider The Dog against 5.0 for DogTraining+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Consider The Dog's written reviews are positive against 100% of DogTraining+'s.

Consider The Dog ships an update every 5 weeks, DogTraining+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consider The Dog | DogTraining+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consider-the-dog/id1459608007/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogtraining-plus/id6739217480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consider The Dog Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459608006) | [JW Dog Training and Behavior Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784281283) |

## 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 |


### DogTraining+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogtraining-plus/id6739217480)

Build a stronger bond with your dog through practical, reward-based lessons from a certified trainer. This app offers step-by-step guidance for various behavior challenges, from puppy training to reactivity, with short, digestible videos and training plans.

**Highlights:** Reward-based training lessons, Step-by-step behavior solutions, Puppy training guidance, Reactive dog support, Short, under-10-minute videos, 5-minute training plans, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly All Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Consider The Dog free?

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

### Is DogTraining+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Consider The Dog or DogTraining+?

DogTraining+ is rated higher. Consider The Dog averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while DogTraining+ averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Consider The Dog or DogTraining+ have ads?

DogTraining+ shows ads; Consider The Dog does not.

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

Consider The Dog ships an update every 5 weeks, and DogTraining+ every 2 months. Most recently, Consider The Dog was updated on September 10, 2026 and DogTraining+ on September 23, 2026.

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