Comparison

ODoggy vs PetChatz

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

Head to head
About

ODoggy

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
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Online Doggy is the #1 provider of webcam systems to Doggie Daycares, Kennels, and Veterinarians. Our systems are installed in over 400 locations in the US. With this App you can view the cameras at your Online Doggy equipped Pet Care Provider. First, download the App to make sure your Pet Care Provider is offering the service. If so, subscribe and enjoy!! If not, tell your Pet Care Provider you would like the service to be available. This is a subscription service to ODoggy for you to enjoy. Details: -1 Year Subscription to View Available Pet Care Providers - $4.99 -30 Day Subscription to View Available Pet Care Providers - $1.99 -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. -Privacy Policy click here: http://www.onlinedoggy.com/ppolicy.htm -Charges for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes account. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

About

PetChatz

This app allows you to interact with your pet remotely through a videophone. Features include two-way video and audio, treat dispensing, aromatherapy, and motion/sound detection. It also offers the ability to stream pet-specific television and record special moments.

Highlights
  • Two-way video and audio chat
  • Treat dispenser
  • Aromatherapy
  • Sound and motion detection
  • Stream DOGTV
  • Pet-specific ringtone
  • Motion-triggered video recording
Features
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The only complete sensory experience for your pet! PetChatz HD is a Greet & Treat® videophone that allows you the ability to truly interact with your ‘home alone pet’ from anywhere. PetChatz provides 2-way video chats, treat-dispense, aromatherapy, sound and motion detection and the ability to stream DogTV. Compatible with PawCall, the interactive gaming, and calling accessory. PetChatz HD and PawCall create Digital Daycare in the safety of your home. Features: *Sleek, durable, pet-safe design *Special PetChatz ringtone to alert pet of your call *HD, low-light camera with two-way video *High-resolution LCD screen *Full-frequency audio system for robust sound *Built-in microphone and speakers for two-way sound *Sound detection + alerts *Motion detection + alerts *Scent diffusion system *Treat dispenser (approximately 150 treats inside) *Treat level indicator *Low treat volume notification *Treat counter (to track number of treats given per day) *Free, secure mobile and web app *Simple set up and intuitive interface *Pet training guide and video *Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled *Compatible with PetChatz PawCall® (sold separately) *Streams DOGTV (subscription required) *PetChatz PetWatch, smart motion-and-sound triggered video recording. PetWatch will automatically record the last 30 funny, cute, and naughty moments (up to 30 secs long) of your fur baby. You will be able to download, share and enjoy these moments forever.

Screenshots

ODoggy3 screens
PetChatz2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PetChatz at 2.9 against ODoggy's 1.8. PetChatz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). ODoggy's advantage is ratings volume (519 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. ODoggy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PetChatz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PetChatz holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ODoggy has 519 ratings behind it against 24, 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 15% of PetChatz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ODoggy ships an update every 10 months, PetChatz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ODoggy versus PetChatz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterODoggyPetChatz
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (519 ratings)2.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews15.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings519 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnline DoggyMark Jeffrey Austin

Customer experience

ODoggy

All ratings498 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative82.4%

PetChatz

All ratings23 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative78.8%

Bugs and requests

ODoggy

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve video quality and reliability
  • Add family sharing for subscriptions
  • Provide better customer support

PetChatz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ODoggy

Subscriptions2
  • Online Doggy$1.991 Month
  • Online Doggy$4.991 Year
None

PetChatz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ODoggy free?
ODoggy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetChatz free?
PetChatz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ODoggy or PetChatz?
PetChatz is rated higher. ODoggy averages 1.8 out of 5 from 519 ratings, while PetChatz averages 2.9 from 24 ratings.
Do ODoggy or PetChatz have ads?
Neither ODoggy nor PetChatz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ODoggy or PetChatz?
ODoggy ships an update every 10 months, and PetChatz every 3 weeks. Most recently, ODoggy was updated on October 21, 2026 and PetChatz on October 24, 2026.

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