Comparison

Shake vs Pawwtners

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

Head to head
About

Shake

Connect with fellow dog lovers to find walking buddies, playdates for your pup, or even a new relationship. This community-focused app prioritizes authenticity and safety for meaningful connections.

Highlights
  • Connect with dog lovers
  • Find walking/running buddies
  • Arrange playdates for pups
  • Discover potential relationships
  • Community-focused platform
  • Prioritizes authenticity and safety
Features
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We are a community. A community of dog lovers coming together to truly connect with one another. That’s where Shake comes in. Specially designed with dog owners in mind, we created an app where you have the opportunity to connect with others through the love of our dogs. Bringing together simplicity, authenticity, safety, and friendships, we are striving to change the dynamic of the typical surface-level experience that comes far too often with online matching. Best of all, if you’re looking for a new friend, you will see others looking for one as well. If you are looking for a local walking or running buddy, that’s exactly what you will find. If you’re looking for a playmate for your pup, you already know you’ll find it. And if you’re looking for a relationship, Shake is here. Whatever type of person (or pup) you are looking for, it’s only a click away! Shake is here for you and your dogs. Because what we do is bring together people and pups. Let’s Get Outside! Subscription: Recurring Billing. Cancel anytime. Payment will be charged to your itunes account at time of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and switch off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes and App Store Account Settings after purchase. All personal data is handled under the terms and conditions of Shake’s privacy policy. More details can be found here: https://www.shakeadmin.com/api/V1/content/apple_licence

About

Pawwtners

This app connects pet parents seeking romantic relationships. Create profiles that highlight your pet's personality, discover pet-friendly locations for dates, and share photos to earn likes. It fosters a community that celebrates the bond between pets and their owners.

Highlights
  • Pet-centric profiles
  • Discover pet-friendly venues
  • Interactive map for locations
  • Photo sharing for pets
  • Community for pet lovers
  • Support animal shelters
Features
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Introducing Pawwtners: The Ultimate Pet-Centric Dating App! Discover the perfect dating app for pet parents! WHY CHOOSE PAWWTNERS? Pawwtners is not just for humans; it's also about celebrating your beloved furry friends! We understand that pets are family, and that's why Pawwtners places your pets front and center. It's their time to shine and showcase their unique personalities! PET-CENTRIC PROFILES Let your pet steal the spotlight! Allow their individual charm to captivate the Pawwtners community with their very own section of your profile page. Remember, indoor voices, please... Shhh! PAWWPLACES Want to plan special date nights with your pet? Absolutely! Discover pet-friendly spots, from cozy cafes to welcoming hotels, with our interactive map that always suggests the nearest pet-loving venues. PAWWPICS Show off those precious moments! Let your pets strut their stuff and earn those well-deserved "Likes." Plus, they might even score a treat for every thumbs-up. Double the love? Double the fun! Let your pets have a say in choosing their second hooman. GIVE BACK At Pawwtners, we have a deep love for all pets. Join us in supporting our dear Pawwtners and the Shelby Shelter to spread more love throughout the animal kingdom. IN A NUTSHELL Pawwtners - the place where dogs, cats, and their humans find love. Immerse yourself in a community that truly understands the unbreakable bond between pets and their parents. Find your purr-fect match today! 100% Free & Premium - Because love (and, let's be honest, pets) should never come with a price tag. Join us now!

Screenshots

Shake4 screens
Pawwtners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shake at 83% against Pawwtners's 0%. Shake also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Pawwtners's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shake sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Pawwtners asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shake holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shake has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Shake's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pawwtners's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shake ships an update every 9 days, Pawwtners monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shake versus Pawwtners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakePawwtners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShake & Co IncPawwtners Inc

Customer experience

Shake

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Pawwtners

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Shake

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month Shake Premium plan$19.991 Month
  • 3 months Shake Premium$44.993 Months
  • 6 months Shake Premium$59.996 Months
One-time4
  • Receive 1 Spark$8.99
  • Receive Super Spark$19.99
  • Receive 3 Spark$23.99
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  • Receive 5 Spark$34.99
None

Pawwtners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shake free?
Shake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pawwtners free?
Pawwtners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shake or Pawwtners?
Shake is rated higher. Shake averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pawwtners averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shake or Pawwtners have ads?
Shake shows ads; Pawwtners does not.
Which is updated more often, Shake or Pawwtners?
Shake ships an update every 9 days, and Pawwtners monthly. Most recently, Shake was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pawwtners on October 2, 2026.

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