BARK vs LifeNOW Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BARK
Manage your dog's monthly subscription box with ease. Customize deliveries, track shipments, and update your pup's profile for personalized treats and toys. Get fast support and enjoy new dog goodies every month.
- Manage dog subscription
- Customize deliveries
- Track shipments
- Update dog profile
- Real-time shipping notifications
- Access customer support
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We’re BARK – Monthly Dog Goodies for Great Pups! With the BARK app, managing your dog’s subscription is easier than ever. From customizing your deliveries to tracking shipments, we’ve got everything you need to keep your pup happy. Sign up today and get FREE extra toys for a year! App Features - Real-time shipping updates with push notifications - Manage your subscription, including billing and shipping details - Update your dog’s profile for personalized boxes - Access fast support from real humans directly in the app How It Works Tell us about your best bud We build a box that’s just as unique as your pup—from allergy-friendly snacks to toys tailored to their playstyle. Pick your pup’s plan Choose from 1-, 6-, or 12-month plans. Cancel anytime. Free shipping included! Unbox dog joy every month Discover new toys, treats, and adventures with every box. Plus, your dog will start thinking every package is for them!
LifeNOW Rewards
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Take Central National Bank LifeNow Rewards discounts anywhere you go! Redeem local coupons and online deals right from your phone. Simply present the coupon on your mobile phone to the retailer to instantly save on dining, shopping, traveling and more. Get your discounts on the spot without paying for deals in advance. Store all your favorite merchants, and stay up to date on your current benefits. Only members of Central National Bank LifeNow Rewards can use the app and access these deals. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please contact your financial institution to see if their consumer checking accounts provide Central National Bank LifeNow Rewards benefits. If not, recommend that they should! Central National Bank LifeNow Rewards App Features: No printing! Just present your mobile coupon to the retailer Use most coupons as many times as you like GPS - Find deals near you - at home or wherever you travel Over 300,000 deals all over the country, with more added every day Save, view and remove local merchants to Favorites list View all your other current Central National Bank LifeNow Rewards benefits Travel section for discounts on hotels, car rentals, entertainment and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BARK at every 3 weeks against LifeNOW Rewards's every 4 months. LifeNOW Rewards's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BARK ships an update every 3 weeks, LifeNOW Rewards every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BARK | LifeNOW Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (30K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BarkBox, Inc | Central National Bank |
Bugs and requests
BARK
Reported bugs
2 issues- App login issues
- Incorrect billing or missing items
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to choose specific toys/treats
- Improved app functionality and tracking
- More customization options for subscription
LifeNOW Rewards
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BARK
No in-app purchases
LifeNOW Rewards
No in-app purchases
