Feeder Meter vs Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Feeder Meter
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Official companion app for the American Hunter Feeder Meter. Monitor your feed level from your phone with ultrasonic measurement technology. View estimates of days remaining and feed level without opening your feeder. App Features -100 ft Range -Check feed level from your phone -Check days remaining in your feeder -Easy refill and calibration
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Track multiple dogs in real-time with a GPS system and companion app. Features include training functions, customizable fences, and location sharing. Requires specific hardware to operate.
- Real-time dog tracking
- Up to 21 dogs concurrently
- 9-mile tracking range
- E-collar functions (stimulation, tone, vibration, LED)
- GPS fence options (E-Fence, Geo-Fence, Mobile-Fence)
- Share tracking with other users
- Custom offline maps
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Cut’em loose. Explore more. Track your dogs real time with Dogtra PATHFINDER2. The new PATHFINDER2 is NOT compatible with PATHFINDER series. A feature packed new Dogtra PATHFINDER2 is a complete GPS tracking system with a FREE real time tracking and training app with FREE map, trailing up to 21 dogs concurrently within a 9-mile range. (Range may vary depending on terrain and your surroundings) The app is also available on a smart watch. Paired with a new GPS Connector’s tactile “E-COLLAR FUNCTION” button, PATHFINDER2 is more optimized for action without interruption. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has enhanced e-collar commands: Nick/Constant stimulation, Tone, plus new Pager Vibration and LED Locate light. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has updated GPS fence options, which now includes E-Fence along with Geo-Fence and Mobile-Fence. You can also share tracking with other PATHFINDER2 users, select notification preset per activity type, put GPS receivers to sleep mode, have GPS Connector to alert Bluetooth range or beep to locate itself, and use custom offline maps. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app requires the Dogtra PATHFINDER2 system to operate. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app works with iOS 14.0 and up with Bluetooth 5.0. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app works with Apple Watch series 5 and up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Feeder Meter at fortnightly against Dogtra PATHFINDER2's every 2 months. Feeder Meter also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). Dogtra PATHFINDER2's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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.
Feeder Meter ships an update fortnightly, Dogtra PATHFINDER2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Feeder Meter | Dogtra PATHFINDER2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GSM Outdoors | Dogtra |
Bugs and requests
Feeder Meter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Reported bugs
5 issues- E-fence not working properly after updates
- Collar connectivity issues and random disconnections
- App crashing on startup or during use
- Inaccurate GPS location tracking
- Collar light and stimulation level issues
Requested features
5 requests- Easier e-fence setup and boundary editing
- Ability to share collar access across multiple devices
- Improved app organization and user interface
- Haptic feedback for collar button presses
- More map data updates and customization options
In-app purchases
Feeder Meter
No in-app purchases
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Feeder Meter free?
Is Dogtra PATHFINDER2 free?
Do Feeder Meter or Dogtra PATHFINDER2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Feeder Meter or Dogtra PATHFINDER2?
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