Comparison

BirdClock vs Play with Dogs!

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

Head to head
About

BirdClock

This analog clock app uses bird sounds to tell the time. Customize your time signals with 19 different bird voices and enjoy ambient forest sounds. Bring the tranquility of nature into your space.

Highlights
  • Analog clock display
  • Bird voice time announcements
  • 19 types of bird voices
  • Customizable time signals
  • Ambient forest sounds
  • Chorus of birds
Features
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BirdClock is an analog clock application that tells you time using voice of birds. This application contains 19 kinds of voices of birds and you can customize time signals as you like. And you can enjoy chorus of birds and sound of stream while this application is running. Please enjoy the sounds of forest in your room.

About

Play with Dogs!

Features
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Looking for sounds that actually make your dog react? Want an easy way to potty train your puppy? This app is the ultimate soundboard app for every dog owner. We've collected a huge variety of sound effects that grab a dog's attention, perfect for playtime, training, and communication. Plus, our new Dog Bell feature makes potty training simple and effective! Key Features: NEW! DOG BELL FOR POTTY TRAINING: Includes a clear bell sound you can use as a communication tool. Teach your dog to tap the button on screen to let you know it's time to go outside! It's a modern and easy alternative to physical door bells. SOUNDS DOGS REACT TO: A huge collection of sound effects your dog will respond to. Includes various dog barks, whistles, squeaky toys, animal noises, and other attention-grabbing sounds. FUN TEASER SOUNDS: Keep your pup entertained with a variety of fun and surprising noises. Discover your dog's favorite sound and enjoy their cute reactions! SIMPLE & EASY TO USE: A clean, minimalist interface. Just select a sound effect from the list and tap to play. It's perfect for quick access during training sessions. Perfect For: Potty Training: Use the Dog Bell to teach your puppy how to ask to go outside. Getting Attention: Instantly get your dog's focus with a sharp whistle or squeak sound. Playtime: Make your games more interactive and fun. Communication: A great tool to build a stronger bond with your pet. Download Dog Sounds & Training Bell now and discover a new way to communicate and play with your dog!

Screenshots

BirdClock4 screens
Play with Dogs!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Play with Dogs! at Free against BirdClock's $0.99. Play with Dogs! also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). BirdClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Play with Dogs! is free to download; BirdClock costs $0.99 up front. Play with Dogs! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BirdClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BirdClock ships an update every 14 months, Play with Dogs! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BirdClock versus Play with Dogs!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirdClockPlay with Dogs!
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTahito AokiYosuke Ogata

In-app purchases

None

BirdClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Play with Dogs!

One-time1
  • Premium Features$5.00

Questions

Is BirdClock free?
BirdClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play with Dogs! free?
Play with Dogs! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BirdClock or Play with Dogs! have ads?
Neither BirdClock nor Play with Dogs! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BirdClock or Play with Dogs!?
BirdClock ships an update every 14 months, and Play with Dogs! every 3 months. Most recently, BirdClock was updated on October 31, 2026 and Play with Dogs! on October 28, 2026.

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