Dogtra PATHFINDER2 vs Valhalla Kennels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Valhalla Kennels
Manage your pet's care with ease. Schedule appointments, receive real-time updates including photos, communicate directly with staff, and handle payments conveniently. Experience top-tier pet services.
- Schedule appointments
- Receive pet status updates
- View pet photos
- Chat with staff
- Contactless payments
- Pet care management
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Valhalla Kennels offers the very best in pet care! Use our app to schedule appointments, receive status updates & pet pictures, chat with us, make contactless payments, and much more! Come see us at Valhalla Kennels where we delight you and your pets!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Valhalla Kennels at 5.0 against Dogtra PATHFINDER2's 4.3. Dogtra PATHFINDER2's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 5) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
Valhalla Kennels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has 1.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dogtra PATHFINDER2 ships an update every 3 months, Valhalla Kennels every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dogtra PATHFINDER2 | Valhalla Kennels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dogtra | iTrust Ventures LLC |
Customer experience
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Valhalla Kennels
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
Valhalla Kennels
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
No in-app purchases
Valhalla Kennels
No in-app purchases
Questions
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