# Halo Collar vs Mountain Paws

The clearest difference is rating: Mountain Paws at 4.8 against Halo Collar's 4.1. Mountain Paws also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Halo Collar's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mountain Paws holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo Collar has 9.5K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Halo Collar ships an update every 3 weeks, Mountain Paws every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halo Collar | Mountain Paws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-collar/id1476830649/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-paws/id6746473098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 332 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476830648) | [iTrust Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317767149) |

## What reviewers say

### Halo Collar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-collar/id1476830649)

This smart collar system creates virtual fences using GPS and beacons to keep your dog safely contained. It offers real-time activity tracking, training guidance from Cesar Millan, and customizable feedback to ensure your dog's safety and well-being.

**Highlights:** Virtual fence creation via app, GPS and GNSS satellite location, Cesar Millan expert training methods, Real-time safety and activity tracking, Customizable feedback and alerts, Indoor boundary setting with beacons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best thing I've ever bought!
- 🔒 Great Service
- 👍 Problem Solved!
- 👍 Great for larger properties!
- 👍 Life savers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection
- 🐛 Awful.
- 🐛 Good, not great
- 🔋 I wish the 'zap' was stronger.
- 🐛 Mediocre at best

**Reported bugs**

- GPS inaccuracies
- Collar malfunctions
- Connectivity issues
- Battery life problems

**Requested features**

- Custom No Go Zones
- Remote control option


### Mountain Paws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-paws/id6746473098)

Manage your pet's care with ease. Schedule appointments, get real-time updates including photos, communicate directly with staff, and handle payments seamlessly. Experience top-tier pet services designed for your convenience.

**Highlights:** Schedule appointments, Receive pet status updates, View pet pictures, Chat with staff, Contactless payments, Pet care services

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halo Collar free?

Halo Collar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mountain Paws free?

Mountain Paws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halo Collar or Mountain Paws?

Mountain Paws is rated higher. Halo Collar averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Mountain Paws averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Halo Collar or Mountain Paws have ads?

Neither Halo Collar nor Mountain Paws shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halo Collar or Mountain Paws?

Halo Collar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mountain Paws every 4 weeks. Most recently, Halo Collar was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mountain Paws on October 6, 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.*