Comparison

Z vs Next Generation K9

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

Head to head
About

Z

Manage and monitor your smart home devices from anywhere. Organize your system on a personalized home screen for quick access to essential controls. Requires Z-Box ID and cloud services for remote functionality.

Highlights
  • Remote smart home access
  • Device organization and monitoring
  • Customizable home screen
  • Z-Box ID integration
  • Cloud service support
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Enjoy easy access to your smart home, wherever you are. Organize and monitor the devices in your Z-Box hub. Create a custom home screen with the most important parts of your system at your fingertips. Please note that you will need to sign up for Z-Box ID and enable cloud services for remote access.

About

Next Generation K9

This app offers a fun and easy way to train your dog using professional guidance and helpful tools. Track your dog's progress, access expert tips, and connect with a supportive community. Enjoy unlimited access to expert training content anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Professional dog training guidance
  • Helpful training tools
  • Progress tracking
  • Expert tips
  • Community support
  • Unlimited access to training content
Features
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Nextgentraining App for easy and fun dog training right from your phone! With professional training and helpful tools, teaching your dog is a breeze. Track progress, get expert tips, and join a friendly community—all on your phone. Get unlimited access to expert training. It's a great deal compared to other options, and you can train whenever and wherever you want. Invest in your dog's growth and your bond with K9 dog training apps today!

Screenshots

Z4 screens
Next Generation K94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Next Generation K9 at weekly against Z's every 8 months. Next Generation K9 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Z ships an update every 8 months, Next Generation K9 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Z versus Next Generation K9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZNext Generation K9
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLorenz High Definition LLCISUREMEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Z

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Next Generation K9

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Z

No in-app purchases

None

Next Generation K9

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Z free?
Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Generation K9 free?
Next Generation K9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Z or Next Generation K9 have ads?
Neither Z nor Next Generation K9 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z or Next Generation K9?
Z ships an update every 8 months, and Next Generation K9 weekly. Most recently, Z was updated on November 3, 2026 and Next Generation K9 on October 30, 2026.

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