# ODoggy vs SwiftPaws

The clearest difference is rating: SwiftPaws at 2.7 against ODoggy's 1.8. SwiftPaws also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). ODoggy's advantage is ratings volume (511 vs 26) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ODoggy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SwiftPaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwiftPaws holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ODoggy has 511 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of ODoggy's written reviews are positive against 33% of SwiftPaws's.

ODoggy ships an update every 10 months, SwiftPaws every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ODoggy | SwiftPaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odoggy/id427545416/reviews) | **[2.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftpaws/id6474078331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Online Doggy](https://appshunter.io/developer/427545420) | [Swift Paws, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646128125) |

## What reviewers say

### ODoggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odoggy/id427545416)

View live camera feeds from your pet's daycare, kennel, or vet. This app allows you to connect to participating pet care providers to monitor your furry friend. Subscribe to stay connected and ensure your pet is happy and safe.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Connect to pet care providers, Subscription service, Manage subscriptions, View pet activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online Doggy | $1.99 | per month |
| Online Doggy | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app for checking on pets
- 🚀 Works great for some users
- 💡 Useful for vacationing pet owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing
- 🔍 Poor video quality and camera coverage
- 💰 Expensive subscription with auto-renewal issues
- 🤔 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working or showing black screens
- App not compatible with newer devices
- Subscription issues and incorrect billing

**Requested features**

- Improve video quality and reliability
- Add family sharing for subscriptions
- Provide better customer support


### SwiftPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftpaws/id6474078331)

Control your pet's interactive lure coursing toy with this app. Designed to provide a healthy outlet for your pet's energy and natural instincts, it enhances playtime and enrichment.

**Highlights:** Control lure coursing toy, Enhance pet playtime, Provide pet enrichment, Manage pet's energy outlet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ODoggy free?

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

### Is SwiftPaws free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ODoggy or SwiftPaws?

SwiftPaws is rated higher. ODoggy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while SwiftPaws averages 2.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do ODoggy or SwiftPaws have ads?

Neither ODoggy nor SwiftPaws shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ODoggy or SwiftPaws?

ODoggy ships an update every 10 months, and SwiftPaws every 5 weeks. Most recently, ODoggy was updated on October 17, 2026 and SwiftPaws on October 9, 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.*