Comparison

Lev vs BarkShare

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

Head to head
About

Lev

This app enhances dog ownership by turning walks into social and rewarding experiences. Discover dog-friendly locations, connect with other dog owners for playdates, and earn in-app currency for discounts on pet products.

Highlights
  • Discover dog-friendly locations
  • Connect with local dog owners
  • Schedule dog playdates
  • Log dog walks to earn rewards
  • Redeem rewards for discounts
Features
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There's a lot to notice on a dog walk. A café that won't mind muddy paws. A trail you haven't taken yet. Another dog owner worth knowing. Lev helps you find all of it. FIND PLACES THAT WELCOME YOUR DOG Know before you go. Lev shows you the parks, patios, cafés, shops, and daycares near you where dogs are genuinely welcome — added and verified by other dog owners who've been there. DISCOVER TRAILS BUILT FOR DOG WALKS Step off the usual block. Lev has curated walking trails near you, with the details that matter when you're walking a dog: distance, elevation, and whether there's water, parking, and room to roam. MEET DOG PEOPLE NEARBY The best friendships often start with two dogs saying hello. See other dog owners around you, share your walks, and set up a playdate when the time's right. EARN REWARDS AS YOU WALK Walk your dog and collect bones — Lev's in-app currency. Spend them like cash on the Marketplace for real discounts on food, treats, toys, and gear from brands worth buying. Lev is made for people who'd rather be out walking their dog. Come join us.

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

Lev4 screens
BarkShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BarkShare at 100% against Lev's 61%. BarkShare also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Lev's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BarkShare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lev has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Lev's written reviews are positive against 100% of BarkShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lev versus BarkShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLevBarkShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB65 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLEV PROTOCOLOrbit Lane LLC

Customer experience

Lev

All ratings1,428 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative28.7%

BarkShare

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Lev

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Login issues
  • Glitches in the store

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic bone collection
  • Metric measurement option
  • More community features
  • Ability to add new locations

BarkShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lev

No in-app purchases

None

BarkShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lev free?
Lev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarkShare free?
BarkShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lev or BarkShare?
BarkShare is rated higher. Lev averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while BarkShare averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Lev or BarkShare have ads?
Neither Lev nor BarkShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lev or BarkShare?
Lev ships an update every 3 weeks, and BarkShare every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lev was updated on October 30, 2026 and BarkShare on October 28, 2026.

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