Comparison

BARK vs IndigoPetco

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

Head to head
About

BARK

Manage your dog's monthly subscription box with ease. Customize deliveries, track shipments, update your dog's profile for personalized boxes, and access direct support. Receive new toys and treats tailored to your pup's needs and playstyle.

Highlights
  • Real-time shipping updates
  • Manage subscription details
  • Personalize dog profiles
  • Direct human support
  • Customizable boxes
Features
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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!

About

IndigoPetco

This shopping app supports animal welfare organizations by donating a portion of every sale to help save homeless and abandoned pets. It aims to provide love, shelter, and veterinary care to animals in need.

Highlights
  • Supports animal welfare organizations
  • Portion of sales donated
  • Helps homeless pets
  • Provides veterinary care funding
  • Community-focused initiative
Features
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Help us Save the Animals! Founded to help insure that homeless and abandoned pets receive the love, shelter, and veterinary care they desperately need. Stop… and Take a Moment, and count to 7 in your head... In the time that It took you to count from 1-7 an Innocent animal waiting for a loving home was just put down. Every year 7.6 million pets enter shelters, and of these animals 2.7 million will be put down due to lack of resources. IndigoPetco was founded on the belief that we can change the odds that innocent animals are facing everyday. We are a Proud Supporter of the ASPCA, And The Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA. Help us to reach our goal, and save the lives of helpless animals. We donate a portion of every sale to help save an innocent animal's life. Indigopetco was created to raise money for these animals. We believe In the power of community and how monumental a community can become when it stands united.

Screenshots

BARK4 screens
IndigoPetco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BARK at none against IndigoPetco's shown. BARK also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BARK holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARK has 30K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BARK ships an update every 2 weeks, IndigoPetco every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BARK versus IndigoPetco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBARKIndigoPetco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (30K ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarkBox, IncCAT EYED LLC

Customer experience

BARK

All ratings29,965 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative26.4%

IndigoPetco

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

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

IndigoPetco

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BARK

No in-app purchases

None

IndigoPetco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BARK free?
BARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IndigoPetco free?
IndigoPetco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BARK or IndigoPetco?
BARK is rated higher. BARK averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while IndigoPetco averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do BARK or IndigoPetco have ads?
IndigoPetco shows ads; BARK does not.
Which is updated more often, BARK or IndigoPetco?
BARK ships an update every 2 weeks, and IndigoPetco every 5 weeks. Most recently, BARK was updated on October 30, 2026 and IndigoPetco on October 19, 2026.

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