BARK vs IndigoPetco
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, 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.
- Real-time shipping updates
- Manage subscription details
- Personalize dog profiles
- Direct human support
- Customizable boxes
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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!
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.
- Supports animal welfare organizations
- Portion of sales donated
- Helps homeless pets
- Provides veterinary care funding
- Community-focused initiative
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
BARK ships an update every 2 weeks, IndigoPetco every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BARK | IndigoPetco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (30K ratings) — better | 4.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BarkBox, Inc | CAT EYED LLC |
Customer experience
BARK
IndigoPetco
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
BARK
No in-app purchases
IndigoPetco
No in-app purchases









