Dr.Trainer vs Westinghouse Smart Plug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dr.Trainer
Configure and control a smart bark collar for your dog. Adjust settings like trigger conditions, correction modes, and stimulation intensity. Also offers virtual remote control for short-distance training.
- Configure Smart Bark Collar
- Bluetooth communication
- Customizable settings
- Automatic barking control
- Virtual remote control
- Short distance training
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This app is used to set up and configurate the Smart Bark Collar. The app uses Bluetooth signal to communicate with the Bark Collar，giving access to customizable settings, such as trigger condition, correction mode , stimulation intensity, etc. In addition to automatic barking control, it also supports virtual remote control function, which can be used for short distance independent training.
Westinghouse Smart Plug
Control home electrical devices remotely using your smartphone. Turn lamps and other appliances on or off from anywhere, offering convenience and energy savings.
- Remote device control
- Control lamps
- Control electrical devices
- Home automation
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Control lamps and other electrical devices around the home with the Westinghouse smart plug app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Westinghouse Smart Plug at 4.8 against Dr.Trainer's 1.9. Westinghouse Smart Plug also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 14%). Dr.Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 22 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Westinghouse Smart Plug holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 230 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Dr.Trainer's written reviews are positive against 35% of Westinghouse Smart Plug's.
Dr.Trainer ships an update every 9 days, Westinghouse Smart Plug every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Dr.Trainer | Westinghouse Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (112 ratings) | 4.8 (230 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 35.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 | 230 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | THE NCC NY LLC |
Customer experience
Dr.Trainer
Westinghouse Smart Plug
User reviews
Dr.Trainer
From 112 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Collar works well (auto mode)
- 👍 Easy setup (initial)
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Voice recording feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 App does not stay connected
- 🐛 Reconnecting is slow
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Not working with iPhone 17
Westinghouse Smart Plug
From 230 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to pair and program
- 💡 Timer feature simplifies tasks
- 👍 Works well for intended purpose
- 👍 Controls humidifier and fan on timer
- 🚀 App quickly found plugs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Device malfunctions on WiFi disconnect
- 🐛 Inching feature interferes with scheduled timer
- 🐛 No option to delete or disable switch log
- 🐛 Outdoor plug won't connect to WiFi
- 🐛 Cannot get device set up
Bugs and requests
Dr.Trainer
Reported bugs
16 issues- Collar won't connect to iPhone
- App freezes on loading/connecting screen
- App disconnects frequently
- Reconnection takes too long
- Auto bark feature not working
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- Watch app not functioning
- Sensitivity adjustment causes app to force close
- Firmware update fails to download
- App not saving progressive settings
- Collar not shocking anymore
- App stuck in pairing mode
- Bluetooth disconnects constantly
- New update won't reconnect
- App won't move past pairing collar via BT
- Pairing issues on iPhone 17
- App won't pair with collar
Requested features
13 requests- Allow app to run in background
- Direct Apple Watch connection
- Add a widget for quick access
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity/range
- Add history section
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- Add voice warning option
- Fix sensitivity adjustment bug
- Improve remote function usability
- Add single beep option
- Remove rude default voice commands
- Add clip or strap to remote
- Allow control of multiple collars
- Wi-Fi connectivity option
Westinghouse Smart Plug
Reported bugs
14 issues- Device repeatedly turns on/off on WiFi disconnect
- Inching feature interferes with scheduled timers
- No option to delete or disable switch log
- Outdoor Smart Plug timeout error
- Cannot connect device
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- App unresponsive for one plug
- Device randomly turns on/off
- Nightmare to pair device
- Device flashes power on/off during pairing
- Device unresponsive, goes offline
- Requires password reset often
- Cannot change plug names in app
- No activation sent
- Device doesn't connect
Requested features
2 requests- Firmware update for timer/inching feature
- Option to delete or disable switch log
In-app purchases
Dr.Trainer
No in-app purchases
Westinghouse Smart Plug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dr.Trainer free?
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