Comparison

DogPack vs BarkShare

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

BarkShare

Connect with local dog owners and enthusiasts for real-world meetups and playdates. Discover nearby users, join or create dog-focused community groups, and plan events. Share updates on a dedicated social feed and communicate through direct and group chats.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby dog owners
  • Match with other users
  • Join or create local dog packs
  • Plan dog meetups and events
  • Dog-focused social feed
  • Direct and group chat functionality
  • Safety features including phone verification
Features
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BarkShare is the social app for dog owners and dog lovers who want real connections in the real world — not just another pet photo dump or transactional interactions. MATCH NEARBY Discover people in your area who share your love of dogs. Swipe to like profiles; when you both like each other, it's a match. Message right away and plan your next walk or playdate. JOIN PACKS Find local communities — hiking groups, breed clubs, puppy play, neighborhood packs — or start your own. Every Pack includes built-in group chat so your crew stays connected. PLAN EVENTS Create dog meetups, park hangs, and recurring walks. RSVP, get reminders, and show up with dogs (and people) you actually want to see. SOCIAL FEED Share updates, photos, and moments on a dog-focused feed built for your community — not the whole internet. CHAT THAT WORKS Direct messages with matches and group chats for Packs. Push notifications keep you in the loop when you're away. BUILT FOR SAFETY • Phone verification required • Automated and community moderation on posts • Block and report tools • Account deletion anytime in Settings • Location used for discovery — never your exact home address on your profile BarkShare is free to download. You must be 18 or older to use the app. Wherever you are, your Pack is waiting.

Screenshots

DogPack4 screens
BarkShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarkShare at none against DogPack's 11. BarkShare also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). DogPack's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DogPack sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BarkShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BarkShare 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 4, 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 BarkShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DogPack ships an update every 3 weeks, BarkShare every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DogPack versus BarkShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogPackBarkShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDogPack App Inc.Orbit Lane LLC

Customer experience

DogPack

All ratings1,219 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews576 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.7%

BarkShare

All ratings4 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

BarkShare

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 Annual$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

BarkShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DogPack free?
DogPack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarkShare free?
BarkShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DogPack or BarkShare?
BarkShare is rated higher. DogPack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BarkShare averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do DogPack or BarkShare have ads?
Neither DogPack nor BarkShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DogPack or BarkShare?
DogPack ships an update every 3 weeks, and BarkShare every 2 weeks. Most recently, DogPack was updated on October 30, 2026 and BarkShare on October 28, 2026.

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