Comparison

Boundary Plus Smart™ System vs DogWatch App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

Manage your pet's containment system remotely. Set invisible boundaries and safe zones to keep your pet secure in the yard or specific areas. Receive real-time alerts and system status updates to ensure your pet's safety and independence.

Highlights
  • Set invisible boundaries
  • Define safe zones
  • Monitor boundary wire strength
  • Track device battery life
  • Check Wi-Fi connection
  • Receive system alerts
  • Control Smart Doorman™
Features
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The Boundary Plus Smart™ System App works seamlessly with the Boundary Plus Smart Containment and Freedom Solutions to provide unsurpassed confidence that your system is operating at optimal levels. The Smart Doorman™ provides your pet the independence to explore your yard as needed while the containment system provides you confidence that they will remain securely in their Safe Area. The containment system provides both indoor and outdoor solutions for your pet including the ability to: - Set an Invisible Boundary® Area allowing your pet to fully enjoy your yard while giving you confidence that they are not leaving their Safe Area. - Set Safe Zones using SmartShields™ Devices to block areas where pets cannot go such as flower beds, the sofa, a child’s room or a trashcan. Overall, the system allows you to enjoy your pet more and worry about them less. With our latest technology, we have created an app which provides information on the system so you can be confident the system is working, and your pet is secure regardless of where you are. The app tracks: - Strength of your boundary wire - Battery life on all devices - Wi-Fi connection - Whether your pet is inside or outside (only available with installation of Smart Doorman™ Unit) All of that is displayed at a glance so you know the system is working well without moving from the couch or leaving your office. The app also provides notifications on maintaining your system including - Prompts to charge/replace batteries - Early indications if you need to contact your local dealer for a service call - Check your Wi-Fi connection If there is a critical issue, you will get a push notification alert, so you react quickly even when not at home. Critical alerts include - Wire breaks - Your dog leaving the Safe Area Equally important, you will get a notification when the issue is resolved. In addition, if you have the Smart Doorman, you will also be able to change the door from locked to unlocked to auto mode from your phone. If you notice something unusual or have other system questions and need to contact your local dealer, their information is contained within the app so you can easily get in touch with them. You can also share the app with other family members so everyone in the house can know your pet is secure and happy in the yard.

About

DogWatch App

Monitor your pet's activity and system status with this app. Receive alerts, connect with local dealers for service, and access customer resources like manuals and training videos. Manage your pet containment system conveniently.

Highlights
  • Monitor pet activity trends
  • Receive system alerts
  • Connect with local dealers
  • Register and maintain equipment
  • Access customer resources
  • Read the DogWatch Blog
Features
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DogWatch has been making Hidden Dog Fence systems since 1990. We are committed to making the safest, most “pet-friendly” containment and training products in the industry. *Access your SmartFence and monitor your pet’s activity, and analyze daily, weekly and monthly trends. Receive push notifications and emails for system alerts. You can tailor your SmartFence notifications so you’ll receive only the information you need, when you need it. *Connect quickly via call, text or email with your local DogWatch dealer for service and sales. *Register and maintain your system or equipment through the app. *Customer Resources such as Manuals, Videos, and Training. *DogWatch Blog

Screenshots

Boundary Plus Smart™ System4 screens
DogWatch App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DogWatch App at 3.4 against Boundary Plus Smart™ System's 2.4. DogWatch App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Boundary Plus Smart™ System's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 7) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DogWatch App holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boundary Plus Smart™ System has 97 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Boundary Plus Smart™ System's written reviews are positive against 0% of DogWatch App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boundary Plus Smart™ System ships an update every 2 months, DogWatch App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boundary Plus Smart™ System versus DogWatch App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoundary Plus Smart™ SystemDogWatch App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (97 ratings)3.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings97 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadio Systems CorporationDogWatch Inc

Customer experience

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

All ratings97 ratings
Positive30.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative63.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.4%

DogWatch App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Boundary Plus Smart™ System

No in-app purchases

None

DogWatch App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boundary Plus Smart™ System free?
Boundary Plus Smart™ System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DogWatch App free?
DogWatch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boundary Plus Smart™ System or DogWatch App?
DogWatch App is rated higher. Boundary Plus Smart™ System averages 2.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while DogWatch App averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Boundary Plus Smart™ System or DogWatch App have ads?
Neither Boundary Plus Smart™ System nor DogWatch App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boundary Plus Smart™ System or DogWatch App?
Boundary Plus Smart™ System ships an update every 2 months, and DogWatch App every 3 months. Most recently, Boundary Plus Smart™ System was updated on October 21, 2026 and DogWatch App on October 24, 2026.

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