# TrackiPet vs Garmin Alpha

The clearest difference is rating: Garmin Alpha at 3.5 against TrackiPet's 2.7. Garmin Alpha also leads on ratings volume (127 vs 17). TrackiPet's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (61% vs 24%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Garmin Alpha holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Alpha has 127 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of TrackiPet's written reviews are positive against 24% of Garmin Alpha's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TrackiPet ships an update every 4 weeks, Garmin Alpha every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrackiPet | Garmin Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackipet/id1621740474/reviews) | **[3.5 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-alpha/id6449200205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 174 MB | 474 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trackimo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/796838009) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### TrackiPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackipet/id1621740474)

This app provides real-time GPS tracking for pets, allowing owners to monitor their location, set virtual fences, and receive arrival notifications. It also enables sharing of location data with family and friends and includes a feature to locate a lost tracker via sound.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Virtual fence (geo-zone) creation, Location sharing with multiple users, Arrival notifications, Lost pet tracker sound alert, Map and satellite view options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Garmin Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-alpha/id6449200205)

Track your dog's movements using cellular technology and your smartphone. This app works with a compatible Garmin dog tracking system to provide real-time location data and navigation features.

**Highlights:** Cellular dog tracking, Smartphone integration, VHF tracking signal support, Integrated mapping, Waypoint marking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Peace of mind for dog owners
- 👍 Good technology for hunting
- 👍 Easy to use software
- 👍 Good maps
- 👍 Customer service is second to none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Many bugs currently
- 🐛 New update needs tweaking
- 🐛 New update is garbage
- 🐛 Map options don't work
- 🐛 Lost functionality from old app

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor lag on opening
- No distance, heading, or name on map when tracking dog
- Tracks won't clear
- Green screen when satellite map selected
- Unable to view any data from Alpha 10 on the map

**Requested features**

- Add yards as a unit of measure
- Add watch app
- Option to make corrections directly from the app
- Easier to switch between Bluetooth devices
- Option to connect multiple devices at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrackiPet free?

TrackiPet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Garmin Alpha free?

Garmin Alpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TrackiPet or Garmin Alpha?

Garmin Alpha is rated higher. TrackiPet averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Garmin Alpha averages 3.5 from 127 ratings.

### Do TrackiPet or Garmin Alpha have ads?

Neither TrackiPet nor Garmin Alpha shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrackiPet or Garmin Alpha?

TrackiPet ships an update every 4 weeks, and Garmin Alpha every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrackiPet was updated on September 20, 2026 and Garmin Alpha on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*