Comparison

DogPack vs Local Relief

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

Head to head
About

DogPack

Discover nearby dog parks, pet-friendly cafes, accommodations, and services. Connect with other dog owners, share photos, and find local events. Includes tools for creating fun dog-themed content.

Highlights
  • Dog park finder
  • Pet-friendly places discovery
  • Local pet service listings
  • Dog-friendly accommodation booking
  • Dog owner community features
  • Photo filters and creative effects
Features
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Over 2 million dog lovers have already found their pack. Now it's your turn. DogPack is the community built by dog people, for dog people. No banner ads, no brands cluttering your feed. No algorithm engineered to keep you scrolling. Just you, your dog, and people who get it. YOUR DOG DESERVES THIS Post photos and videos without judgment. Get genuine reactions from people who actually care about your dog, not just double taps from strangers. Build a real profile for your pup, follow dogs you love, and find your people nearby. EXPLORE MORE TOGETHER Stop guessing which parks allow dogs off-leash, which trails are truly dog-friendly, or which hotels actually welcome pets. DogPack shows you 200,000+ verified locations: parks, trails, beaches, cafés, restaurants, and pet-friendly stays, all curated by dog owners who've actually been there. Traveling? Our Booking.com partnership lets you find and book pet-friendly stays worldwide directly in the app. FIND CARE YOU CAN TRUST Connect with sitters, walkers, trainers, and groomers recommended by your local dog community, not anonymous reviews from anyone with a phone. SHOP FROM DOG PEOPLE The DogPack Marketplace brings together verified dog brands, local sellers, and pet specialists. Food, treats, toys, gear, and accessories, all sourced from people who care as much about your dog as you do. IF YOUR DOG GOES MISSING Send an instant alert to nearby dog owners, walkers, and sitters in seconds. When every minute counts, your community has your back. DOGPACK PREMIUM Get a verified badge, additional photo generation credits, and boosted profile visibility. Optional. Always. Free to join. Made by dog people. Privacy Policy: https://www.dogpackapp.com/page/2 Terms of Use: https://www.dogpackapp.com/page/3

About

Local Relief

Connect with your local community during and after disasters. Share vital information, find resources, and coordinate volunteer efforts. This platform helps locals support each other when it matters most.

Highlights
  • Local disaster information
  • Resource sharing
  • Donation coordination
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Community updates
  • Nonprofit connections
Features
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Local Relief is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supported BY locals FOR locals. In the wake of a disaster, Local Relief is a desperately needed social hub for: * Local disaster information and resources * Locals wanting to contribute, donate, or volunteer * Nonprofits, organizations, and volunteers with boots on the ground Local Relief is, The Local Support Hub for Natural Disasters. When a disaster strikes, it’s scary, it’s devastating, and until you’ve experienced it, you don’t realize how insanely unorganized it is. Whether you’re searching for a generator, wondering if local roads are flooded, or if you’re curious if schools are closed, you’re not the only one with questions. Your neighbors are wondering the exact same thing. Information you can post in your city group includes where to purchase supplies, road closures, power outages, sandbag collections, food drives, lost and found pets, local flooding, you name it! After the disaster has passed, Local Relief provides the platform to share your needs, updates, and information on local organizations with boots on the ground. If you'd like to volunteer or donate, Local Relief can connect you with the locals and organizations you need to make an impact. To our beloved local nonprofits, Local Relief is also the app for you! Whether you want to keep a pulse on your town or offer your services through your own organization, we encourage you to do so. Download Local Relief to contribute to your community.

Screenshots

DogPack4 screens
Local Relief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Relief at none against DogPack's 11. Local Relief also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). DogPack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. DogPack sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Local Relief asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Local Relief holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DogPack has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of DogPack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Local Relief's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DogPack versus Local Relief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogPackLocal Relief
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB89 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDogPack App Inc.Local Relief, Inc.

Customer experience

DogPack

All ratings1,211 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.5%

Local Relief

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DogPack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Slow loading times and performance issues
  • Errors when trying to check in or check out of dog parks
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to filter dog parks by size or amenities
  • Ability to add more than 3 dogs to a profile
  • Expand to include more dog-friendly businesses and services
  • Improved search functionality
  • Ability to edit or update posted content

Local Relief

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

DogPack

Subscriptions7
  • Dog Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Magic Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Business Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Dog Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Magic Annual$59.991 Year
  • AI Annual$59.991 Year
  • Business Premium Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Filter Image Product$1.99
  • Filter Image Product$6.99
  • Filter Image Product$24.99
Show 1 more
  • Filter Image Product$89.99
None

Local Relief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DogPack free?
DogPack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Relief free?
Local Relief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DogPack or Local Relief?
Local Relief is rated higher. DogPack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Local Relief averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do DogPack or Local Relief have ads?
Local Relief shows ads; DogPack does not.
Which is updated more often, DogPack or Local Relief?
DogPack ships an update every 3 weeks, and Local Relief every 3 weeks. Most recently, DogPack was updated on September 24, 2026 and Local Relief on June 1, 2026.

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