BarkBarkBark vs PupDates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarkBarkBark
A social media platform dedicated to dogs, allowing users to upload videos, interact with content, and discover new canine creators. It aims to provide a positive and safe online space focused on pet joy.
- Upload dog videos
- Interact with posts
- Discover dog creators
- Screen time limits
- Unique safety features
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BarkBarkBark is the platform to “pupload” videos of your furry friends, “lick” your favorite posts, and sniff out new canine creators. Against today's invective social media landscape BarkBarkBark is a rare breed: we capture the wagworthy moments without any of the ruff stuff. We’re making your feed a more pawsome place with screen time limits and unique safety features to bring joy to your scrolling. Can you dig it?
PupDates
Manage your pet's health and care with detailed profiles, feeding schedules, and medication reminders. Share essential information with pet sitters and post updates with photos to a social feed.
- Complete pet profiles
- Pet sitter sharing
- Social feed for updates
- Walk tracking
- Reminders and alerts
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PupDates is the must-have app for pet owners, making it easy to manage and share everything about your pet. Keep track of feeding schedules, medications, and vet visits, then seamlessly share your pet’s profile with pet sitters for stress-free care. Key Features: • Complete Pet Profiles – Store feeding schedules, age, medications, and important care details. • Pet Sitter Sharing – Give pet sitters instant access to all the information they need. • Social Feed – Post updates and pet photos to share with friends and family. • Walk Tracking & Sharing – Log walks and share them with others. • Reminders & Alerts – Never miss a meal, vet visit, or medication dose. Whether you’re managing your pet’s care routine or sharing special moments, PupDates makes pet parenting easier than ever. Download now and start organizing your pet’s life today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarkBarkBark at none against PupDates's 2. PupDates's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. PupDates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BarkBarkBark asks for nothing beyond the download.
BarkBarkBark ships an update every 6 months, PupDates every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarkBarkBark | PupDates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Marshall Ross | Jamie Rees |
Customer experience
BarkBarkBark
PupDates
In-app purchases
BarkBarkBark
No in-app purchases
PupDates
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
