Dogtra PATHFINDER2 vs Grower Diary
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.
Grower Diary
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GrowerDiary is a practical grow journal for tracking plants from the first day to harvest. Log daily grow data such as watering, pH, EC, temperature, humidity, plant height, photos, notes, trimming, nutrients and feeding plans. Keep every plant organized in one clean timeline and review how your grow changes over time. The app also includes useful grow tools such as DLI, VPD, airflow, electricity, pot watering, light unit conversion, hydro analysis and visual diagnosis. Built-in tutorials help you understand pH, EC, watering, climate, hydro reservoirs, common problems and harvest basics. GrowerDiary supports light and dark mode, color themes, metric and imperial units, reminders, plant archives and harvest summaries. The free version lets you try the app with basic limits. A one-time full version unlock removes the limits and gives access to all plants, longer grow histories and premium tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dogtra PATHFINDER2 at none against Grower Diary's 1. Dogtra PATHFINDER2 also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Grower Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. Grower Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dogtra PATHFINDER2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dogtra PATHFINDER2 ships an update every 2 months, Grower Diary every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dogtra PATHFINDER2 | Grower Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dogtra | Ondrej Prochazka |
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
Grower Diary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
No in-app purchases
Grower Diary
- Full Version Unlock$4.99
Questions
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