# ODoggy vs PetChatz

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ODoggy | PetChatz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (519 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odoggy/id427545416/reviews) | **[2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petchatz/id934028774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **519** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Online Doggy](https://appshunter.io/developer/427545420) | [Mark Jeffrey Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734514928) |

## 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


### PetChatz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petchatz/id934028774)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*