Comparison

Dogtra PATHFINDER2 vs OutriggerGO

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

OutriggerGO

Control your Outrigger Outdoors compatible products with advanced features. Manage interior and exterior lighting, adjust intensity, and explore limitless color combinations. New regional features are continuously added.

Highlights
  • Control interior and exterior lighting
  • Adjust light intensity
  • Access limitless color combinations
  • Set up banks of lights
  • Region-specific features
Features
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OutriggerGo puts your compatible Outrigger Outdoors lighting system in one clear, dependable dashboard. Build your rig by assigning each Bluetooth controller to a named bank, then see every bank, light family, and connection status at a glance. Select one bank for focused control or use All Banks when you want the whole setup together. LIGHTING CONTROL • Control compatible Swamp Eye lights (including Silent Series), Predator Cannon, DuraNav Rock Lights, and DuraNav Duck Boat Lights • Adjust brightness across a simple 0–100% range • Tune supported white temperature, red/white balance, or full RGB color • Save quick selections for the settings you use most • Reconnect saved controllers and monitor each bank from one dashboard SPECIAL MODES • Use Visibility / Silver Carp Flash with Slow, Medium, and Fast rates • Sync selected DuraNav banks to nearby music, including music playing through an external boat speaker • Stop effects quickly and return supported lights to their previous output TRIP PLANNING • Review local conditions for fishing or hunting • See wind, gusts, rain chance, visibility, pressure trends, sunrise, sunset, hourly conditions, and a five-day outlook • Find the most favorable upcoming three-hour weather window • Save fishing and hunting spots on your iPhone and open them in Apple Maps HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Get instant technical support from the Outrigger Outdoors AI assistant 24/7. It can help with setup, Bluetooth connections, controllers, brightness, color, and common troubleshooting questions. Email and browser support remain available if chat is unavailable. OutriggerGo requires compatible Outrigger Outdoors lighting hardware for lighting control. Weather and Saved Spots use location only when requested. Music Sync uses the microphone only while the feature is active; audio is processed on the iPhone and is not recorded or transmitted.

Screenshots

Dogtra PATHFINDER24 screens
OutriggerGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OutriggerGO at 100% against Dogtra PATHFINDER2's 33%. OutriggerGO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Dogtra PATHFINDER2's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OutriggerGO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Dogtra PATHFINDER2's written reviews are positive against 100% of OutriggerGO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dogtra PATHFINDER2 ships an update every 2 months, OutriggerGO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dogtra PATHFINDER2 versus OutriggerGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogtra PATHFINDER2OutriggerGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDogtraOutrigger Outdoors LLC

Customer experience

Dogtra PATHFINDER2

All ratings1,414 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral15.9%
Negative51.4%

OutriggerGO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

OutriggerGO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dogtra PATHFINDER2

No in-app purchases

None

OutriggerGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dogtra PATHFINDER2 free?
Dogtra PATHFINDER2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OutriggerGO free?
OutriggerGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dogtra PATHFINDER2 or OutriggerGO?
OutriggerGO is rated higher. Dogtra PATHFINDER2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while OutriggerGO averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Dogtra PATHFINDER2 or OutriggerGO have ads?
Neither Dogtra PATHFINDER2 nor OutriggerGO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dogtra PATHFINDER2 or OutriggerGO?
Dogtra PATHFINDER2 ships an update every 2 months, and OutriggerGO weekly. Most recently, Dogtra PATHFINDER2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and OutriggerGO on October 17, 2026.

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