Comparison

BrainBit Love vs Barkware

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

Head to head
About

BrainBit Love

Features
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The "BrainBit Love" application is intended to conduct sessions during which the emotional state of the user (the degree of relaxation or attention concentration) is determined using the "BrainBit" device. The registered data is used to control the switching of operating modes of the compatible device (see information about "Buttplug" library). Compatible devices and "BrainBit" are purchased separately.

About

Barkware

This app connects to a smart device to enhance your dog's playtime. Customize play modes, lighting, and sound to suit your pet's preferences. Features include quick search and a do not disturb option for quiet times.

Highlights
  • Connect to Barkware devices
  • Switch between play modes
  • Customize lighting and sound
  • Save preferred settings
  • One Tap Search for device
  • Do Not Disturb mode
Features
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Barkware is the companion app for Barkware devices. Connect your device, switch between play modes, and customize how it behaves so it matches your dog. You can control features like lighting and sound, save your preferred settings, and use quick tools like One Tap Search and Do Not Disturb when you want things quiet. Features include • Switch between play modes • Customize and save modes • Control lighting and sound • One Tap Search to find your device • Do Not Disturb Compatible Barkware device required.

Screenshots

BrainBit Love4 screens
Barkware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barkware at every 5 weeks against BrainBit Love's every 19 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainBit Love ships an update every 19 months, Barkware every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BrainBit Love versus Barkware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainBit LoveBarkware
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBRAINBIT INC.Barkware LLC

In-app purchases

None

BrainBit Love

No in-app purchases

None

Barkware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainBit Love free?
BrainBit Love is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barkware free?
Barkware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainBit Love or Barkware have ads?
Neither BrainBit Love nor Barkware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainBit Love or Barkware?
BrainBit Love ships an update every 19 months, and Barkware every 5 weeks. Most recently, BrainBit Love was updated on August 18, 2026 and Barkware on July 27, 2026.

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