Dr.Trainer vs Popotan
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.
Popotan
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. Connect your devices quickly and efficiently.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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Popotan Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Popotan at 4.8 against Dr.Trainer's 2.0. Popotan also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 14%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 101). Dr.Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). 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.
Popotan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popotan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Dr.Trainer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Popotan's.
Dr.Trainer ships an update every 9 days, Popotan every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dr.Trainer | Popotan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (101 ratings) | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 101 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Hysiry Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Dr.Trainer
Popotan
User reviews
Dr.Trainer
From 101 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
Popotan
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Variety of lighting effects
- 😊 Awesome and easy to use
Room to improve
- 🔒 Restricted functionality
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Alexa integration problems
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🤯 Stopped working with Alexa
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
Popotan
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to connect to Wi-Fi
- App sign-in button not working
- Lights no longer responding to Alexa
- Frequent crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Allow custom color combinations
- Add Siri functionality
- Implement speed control for animations
- Add solid color scenes
- Improve Alexa integration
In-app purchases
Dr.Trainer
No in-app purchases
Popotan
No in-app purchases
