# Dog vs PawsTalk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dog at none against PawsTalk's 9. Dog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 43%). PawsTalk's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (13K vs 179). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PawsTalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Dog asks for nothing beyond the download.

PawsTalk holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PawsTalk has 13K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Dog's written reviews are positive against 43% of PawsTalk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dog ships an update every 5 days, PawsTalk every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog | PawsTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-e/id1673193342/reviews) | **[4.2 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawstalk-pet-translator/id6475340055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WowWee Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417361068) | [HeartLink Tech Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795405510) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-e/id1673193342)

Interact with a unique robot dog through a dedicated app. Care for, train, and play games with your digital companion. Customize its appearance and teach it tricks using simple programming.

**Highlights:** Care and status tracking, Virtual treat feeding, Play 6 fun games, Train tricks with sequential programming, Customize tail messages and drawings, Mint unique Dog-E profiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play with
- 🐶 Cute robot dog
- 💖 Interactive features
- 📱 App enhances experience
- 🤖 Dog-E is awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear battery percentage
- 🤷‍♀️ App stuck on intro
- ❓ Don't know what to do
- 🤔 Confusing permissions
- 🚫 Items are locked

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on intro screen
- App won't pair or open
- App freezes on screen
- Bluetooth connection issues
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Update app for new features
- More interactive features
- More games
- More updates
- Fix tail color to look green


### PawsTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawstalk-pet-translator/id6475340055)

Understand your pet's vocalizations with this app. It analyzes cat and dog sounds to provide insights into their emotions and needs. Engage with your pet using a soundpad and learn what their meows, purrs, and barks truly mean.

**Highlights:** Pet sound analysis, Translate cat and dog sounds, Understand pet emotions, Pet soundboard, Access to premium sounds and features

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $8.99 | per month |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $9.99 | per month |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $12.99 | per month |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $38.99 | per year |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $39.99 | per year |
| Pets Translate & Emotions | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Cute pet sounds
- 🙌 Ability to communicate with pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paywall for core features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited free functionality
- 🤖 Questionable accuracy of translations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Ads interfering with usability

**Requested features**

- More pet types (e.g. bunnies, birds)
- Ability to record and play back pet sounds
- Improved free access to translation features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog free?

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

### Is PawsTalk free?

PawsTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dog or PawsTalk?

PawsTalk is rated higher. Dog averages 3.9 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while PawsTalk averages 4.2 from 13K ratings.

### Do Dog or PawsTalk have ads?

PawsTalk shows ads; Dog does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dog or PawsTalk?

Dog ships an update every 5 days, and PawsTalk every 2 days. Most recently, Dog was updated on November 7, 2026 and PawsTalk on November 8, 2026.

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