# Camp Bow Wow vs HANDLR

Camp Bow Wow and HANDLR both sit at 3.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of HANDLR's written reviews are positive against 26% of Camp Bow Wow's. HANDLR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Camp Bow Wow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Camp Bow Wow against 3.3 for HANDLR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camp Bow Wow has 477 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Camp Bow Wow's written reviews are positive against 70% of HANDLR's.

Camp Bow Wow ships an update every 2 weeks, HANDLR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camp Bow Wow | HANDLR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-bow-wow/id365208471/reviews) | **[3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handlr/id982693806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 81 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674051240) | [Handlr, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/982679735) |

## What reviewers say

### Camp Bow Wow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-bow-wow/id365208471)

Manage your dog's daycare and boarding needs with ease. Book reservations, view live webcams of your pet, update care instructions, and upload vaccination records. This app streamlines the process for a happier dog and peace of mind for owners.

**Highlights:** Dog daycare reservations, Dog boarding reservations, Live dog webcams, Manage care instructions, Upload vaccination records, Purchase daycare packages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for making reservations
- 👍 Ability to check on dogs during the day
- 👍 Helpful for traveling with dogs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cameras frequently don't work or have poor quality
- 🐛 App crashes, freezes, or has other technical issues
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🐛 Lack of functionality (can't cancel/modify reservations, see package usage, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Login issues, app forgets login credentials
- Reservation booking process is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Allow saving of preferred location
- Add ability to cancel/modify reservations
- Improve camera quality and reliability
- Add more functionality (package tracking, etc.)
- Optimize app for larger screens (iPad)


### HANDLR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handlr/id982693806)

This app connects you with local service providers for on-demand bookings. Easily find and book services like dog walkers, house cleaners, caterers, and tutors, with real-time updates and GPS tracking. Manage your household schedule and payments all from your phone.

**Highlights:** Book local services on-demand, GPS tracking for service providers, Friend and neighbor recommendations, Last-minute service bookings, Household schedule management, Instant mobile payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camp Bow Wow free?

Camp Bow Wow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HANDLR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camp Bow Wow or HANDLR?

HANDLR is rated higher. Camp Bow Wow averages 3.2 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while HANDLR averages 3.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do Camp Bow Wow or HANDLR have ads?

HANDLR shows ads; Camp Bow Wow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camp Bow Wow or HANDLR?

Camp Bow Wow ships an update every 2 weeks, and HANDLR every 2 months. Most recently, Camp Bow Wow was updated on October 23, 2026 and HANDLR on October 24, 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.*