# Dog Scan vs ArrowPoint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArrowPoint at 67% against Dog Scan's 6%. ArrowPoint also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Dog Scan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 44) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ArrowPoint sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArrowPoint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Scan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Dog Scan's written reviews are positive against 67% of ArrowPoint's.

Dog Scan ships an update weekly, ArrowPoint every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Scan | ArrowPoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scan-breed-identifier/id1552382561/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowpoint-artifacts/id6753772882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Cole Latimer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844943830) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scan-breed-identifier/id1552382561)

Instantly identify dog breeds by pointing your phone at a dog or by scanning photos from your gallery. This app utilizes advanced AI for real-time identification and works completely offline to protect your privacy. It also includes a fun attention-grabbing whistle feature for pet photos.

**Highlights:** Real-time breed identification, Scan photos from gallery, Offline functionality, AI-powered recognition, Attention whistle for pets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dog Scanner Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Lifetime purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Inaccurate breed identification
- 💰 Paywall for additional scans
- 🤖 Unreliable and inconsistent results
- 🤷‍♀️ Unable to correct incorrect breed identifications

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues when trying to take photos
- Inability to scan more than one photo without paying

**Requested features**

- Allow users to correct breed identifications
- Improve accuracy of breed identification


### ArrowPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowpoint-artifacts/id6753772882)

Identify and catalog your archaeological finds with AI-powered tools. Organize your collection, remove backgrounds, and connect with a global community of artifact enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered artifact identification, Manual identification system, Digital artifact vault, Background removal and framing, Social discovery and community, Cloud backup for subscribers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Scan free?

Dog Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArrowPoint free?

ArrowPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dog Scan or ArrowPoint?

ArrowPoint is rated higher. Dog Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while ArrowPoint averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Dog Scan or ArrowPoint have ads?

Neither Dog Scan nor ArrowPoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Scan or ArrowPoint?

Dog Scan ships an update weekly, and ArrowPoint every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dog Scan was updated on November 7, 2026 and ArrowPoint on October 30, 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.*