# Anti Dog Bark vs Bluetooth Sleuth

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Sleuth at 5.0 against Anti Dog Bark's 1.4. Bluetooth Sleuth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Anti Dog Bark's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Anti Dog Bark costs $3.99 and Bluetooth Sleuth $0.99 up front. Anti Dog Bark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bluetooth Sleuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth Sleuth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anti Dog Bark has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Anti Dog Bark ships an update every 5 months, Bluetooth Sleuth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anti Dog Bark | Bluetooth Sleuth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [1.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anti-dog-bark/id505903697/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-sleuth/id1528662252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 2.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振伟 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/369084217) | [Sean McNeil](https://appshunter.io/developer/884178100) |

## What reviewers say

### Anti Dog Bark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anti-dog-bark/id505903697)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app helps you combat disruptive dog barking from your own pets or neighbors. It provides a solution to reduce noise disturbances and create a more peaceful home environment.

**Highlights:** Stops dog barking, Reduces noise, Works for own or neighbor's dogs, Creates peace

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Train dog whistles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Behavior Signs | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Frequency 3 works effectively for some dogs
- ✅ Produces noticeable results when functional
- ✅ Multiple frequency options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work for majority of users
- ❌ Produces only static/white noise sound
- ❌ Stop button frequently non-functional
- ❌ No instructions or documentation provided
- ❌ Misleading app description and marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Stop button does not work
- Play button does not function reliably
- Buttons only work intermittently
- App does not stop when hitting stop button
- Screen lock causes app to stop functioning

**Requested features**

- Audio sensor to automatically detect dog barking
- Clear instructions and help menu
- Auto-stop functionality when screen dims/locks
- Louder volume output
- Proper high-frequency dog deterrent tones


### Bluetooth Sleuth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-sleuth/id1528662252)

This utility allows users to deeply interact with their device's Bluetooth capabilities. It supports scanning for peripherals, advertising custom services, broadcasting and ranging iBeacons, and searching a comprehensive Bluetooth database.

**Highlights:** Configure custom Bluetooth advertisements, Scan for specific or all advertising devices, Connect to and browse peripheral services, Broadcast and range iBeacons, Search Bluetooth assigned numbers database, Monitor RSSI values with graphing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anti Dog Bark free?

Anti Dog Bark costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth Sleuth free?

Bluetooth Sleuth costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Anti Dog Bark or Bluetooth Sleuth?

Bluetooth Sleuth is rated higher. Anti Dog Bark averages 1.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Bluetooth Sleuth averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Anti Dog Bark or Bluetooth Sleuth have ads?

Neither Anti Dog Bark nor Bluetooth Sleuth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anti Dog Bark or Bluetooth Sleuth?

Anti Dog Bark ships an update every 5 months, and Bluetooth Sleuth every 2 months. Most recently, Anti Dog Bark was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bluetooth Sleuth on November 3, 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.*