VU tv+ vs Barkmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VU tv+
Stream live TV channels and on-demand content featuring news, sports, entertainment, family, and faith-based programs. Watch your favorite shows and movies anywhere, anytime.
- Live TV programming
- On-demand content
- News channels
- Sports coverage
- Family programs
- Faith-based content
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VU tv+ is a streaming app that delivers live TV programming and on demand content, which feature news, sports, entertainment, family, and faith-based programs. Watch VU tv+ anywhere, anytime!
Barkmate
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Barkmate — Big wags. New friends! Find nearby dogs for playdates, walks, or a potential mating match. Create your dogs’ profiles, choose what you’re looking for, and start a conversation with another owner. • Add and switch between pet profiles. • Search by breed, age, gender, temperament, city, and distance from city centres. • Choose Playdates, Mating, or both. • Invite an owner for a walk or discuss a potential mate. • Exchange messages and photos through Connections. • Edit your profile, block owners, report messages, and delete your account in the app. Meet in a public place and let your dogs set the pace. Mating discussions are between owners; Barkmate does not verify compatibility or provide veterinary advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Barkmate at none against VU tv+'s shown. Barkmate also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). VU tv+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
VU tv+ ships an update every 4 months, Barkmate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VU tv+ | Barkmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | VU tv+ | Leon Vanjinath |
In-app purchases
VU tv+
No in-app purchases
Barkmate
No in-app purchases
