Comparison

Dog Monitor vs Barkio

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

Head to head
About

Dog Monitor

Monitor your dog remotely with live video, two-way audio, and bark alerts. Turn any two iOS devices into a dog monitor to check on your pet's behavior and even issue voice commands.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Bark detection and alerts
  • Remote voice commands
  • Unlimited reach (WiFi/cellular)
  • Adjustable light for dark conditions
Features
Currently charting
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Check on your dog while you’re at work - know when it’s barking, talk to your dog remotely and see live video. This is the first dog monitor app in the App Store with unlimited reach. It is a must-have for any dog owner. EASY TO USE With the Dog Monitor app, you can easily turn any two iOS devices into a full-featured dog monitor in a matter of seconds. No registration or connection adjustments required. KNOW WHEN YOUR DOG BARKS Now you can immediately find out when your dog barks. Wide sensitivity settings assure that you won’t miss any noise. TALK TO YOUR DOG Is your dog barking or chewing up your new shoes? Do you want to talk to him even if you’re not home? No problem. The Dog Monitor app lets you talk to your dog remotely from anywhere. COMMANDS "Sit", "Stay", "Lay down" record commands in your own voice and keep your dog entertained and well behaved remotely. LIVE VIDEO STREAM Ever wondered what your dog does when you’re away? Watch video of your pet and see what they are up to. Thanks to our adjustable light feature, you can check-in on your dog even when it is dark. Video stream requires iOS 6 or greater. UNLIMITED REACH You’ll always know what your dog is up to because the app works on both WiFi and cellular networks. OTHER FEATURES - Every Noise - sensitizes the sound for you to hear even the tiniest noises. - Vibrate - be alerted discreetly when your dog is barking - Reliability - app let’s you know in case the connection is lost or something goes wrong - Security - entire connection is encrypted by SSL NOTE: The app needs to be purchased separately for each platform. Unfortunately, there are no such tools that would allow us to transfer licenses for paid apps between the individual application stores. See more information at www.dogmonitorapp.com Please send your feedback to support@tappytaps.com. We love to implement new features based on your ideas!

About

Barkio

Transform old devices into a smart pet camera to monitor your dog remotely. Watch live HD video, hear barks, and interact with your pet from anywhere. Understand your dog's behavior and detect signs of anxiety.

Highlights
  • Live HD video monitoring
  • Bark and noise detection
  • Remote two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Record video and capture photos
  • Activity log
  • Upcycle old devices as pet cameras
Features
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Barkio dog monitoring app turns two devices into a smart pet camera. Watch live video of your puppy, hear if your dog barks, and interact with your pet remotely. Staying close to your dog has never been easier. Helpful Barkio features for all pet parents: - live HD video to watch your dog, puppy, and pet - record video and capture a photo during monitoring - hear if your dog barks, howls, whine - see if your dog is calm (motion detection) - upcycle your older iPhone or iPad and give it a new purpose - unlimited distance between you and your dog with WiFi and cellular data - talk to your puppy and communicate remotely - prerecord commands to calm your dog down - 2-way video so your dog can see you too - activity log to see everything your pup has been up to - multiple platforms - keep an eye on your dog through phone, tablet, or laptop - detect signs of separation anxiety in dogs - all family members can monitor their pet - no need for pet cameras, treat dispensers, or collars For some functionalities, you need to purchase Barkio Premium (free trial available). HOW BARKIO HELPS MONITOR YOUR PET? Watch video of your dog See what your pup is doing in a live HD video feed. Is your dog barking, howling, playing, or destroying your new pair of shoes? When the visibility is bad, Night Light can help with brightening up the room and catch the attention of your pet. Hear every bark Barkio transmits the sound, so you'll know if your dog is barking, howling, or whining, and you'll be able to calm your pet down remotely. Distance is no longer a limit Barkio works on WiFi and cellular data so you can monitor your pet from anywhere - from work, when running errands or when enjoying a night out. Stay notified in every situation When noise is registered, Barkio will send you a notification with an audio snippet. You'll be able to tell if your dog is noisy and needs your attention. Power-saving background mode When using Barkio in the background, the pet monitor will inform you about your dog through notifications. This mode helps to save a lot of battery on your device when monitoring. Interact with your dog With Barkio pet camera, you can communicate with your puppy remotely, calm it down, or stop your dog from disobeying. Whenever you can't talk to your pet live, you can prerecord your custom voice messages (commands) and use them to ease your dog's anxiety. Communicate with two-way video With our dog surveillance app, you will see your pet, and your dog or puppy will be able to see you as well. Activity log Barkio records noises, videos, or photos from each monitoring.These activity logs help you to understand your dog's behavior, and show any signs of separation anxiety, such as excessive barking, howling, or whining. Upcycle your older phone or tablet Do you have an older device lying around? Reuse your older phone or tablet as the Dog Station and give it a new meaning. No need to purchase expensive hardware cameras or collars when you can recycle and reuse devices you already have. By upcycling your older devices, you help to save the environment while being able to watch over your pet remotely with the Barkio Dog Monitor app. Deal with separation anxiety in dogs Dog surveillance proves to be a helpful way to discover signs of separation anxiety in dogs. Barkio provides you with an overview of the pet's behavior to get a proper diagnosis by the vet and helps with solitude training. Monitor across all platforms Enjoy Barkio across all platforms with an easy setup and no extra cost. You'll be able to check on your dog from any device and connect to your pet cam at home. Invite family members to join All family members can join Barkio and monitor the dog together. You'll also have access to logs from past monitorings on all your devices, to see how your pet's behavior improves in time. Terms of Use: https://barkio.com/terms Got any questions or ideas? We'll be happy to hear from you at support@barkio.com.

Screenshots

Dog Monitor4 screens
Barkio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barkio at Free against Dog Monitor's $6.99. Barkio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dog Monitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Barkio is free to download; Dog Monitor costs $6.99 up front. Barkio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Dog Monitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dog Monitor against 4.7 for Barkio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Dog Monitor's written reviews are positive against 92% of Barkio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dog Monitor ships an update every 2 months, Barkio fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dog Monitor versus Barkio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDog MonitorBarkio
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTappyTaps s.r.o.TappyTaps s.r.o.

Customer experience

Dog Monitor

All ratings2,532 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.8%

Barkio

All ratings1,740 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews836 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

Dog Monitor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent video quality
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Difficulty connecting/reconnecting devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to view activity log/history
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Two-way video
  • Automatic sound/video recording
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  • Analytics/reports on dog's activity

Barkio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dog Monitor

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Barkio

Subscriptions7
  • Barkio premium weekly$2.997 Days
  • Barkio Premium Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Barkio Premium Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
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  • Barkio Premium Annual plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Barkio Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Barkio Premium Annual Plan1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Barkio Premium Upgrade Annual2 Months trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Barkio Premium Lifetime Plan$99.99

Questions

Is Dog Monitor free?
Dog Monitor costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barkio free?
Barkio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dog Monitor or Barkio?
Dog Monitor and Barkio are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 1.7K ratings respectively.
Do Dog Monitor or Barkio have ads?
Barkio shows ads; Dog Monitor does not.
Which is updated more often, Dog Monitor or Barkio?
Dog Monitor ships an update every 2 months, and Barkio fortnightly. Most recently, Dog Monitor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Barkio on September 22, 2026.

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