Comparison

DogJournal vs YOPIN

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

Head to head
About

DogJournal

Features
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DogJournal helps you to record important and memorable things in your dog’s life. ・Journal: Log anything you consider important, tag those entries with suitable labels. Attach photos from your photo library or documents either from your files app or by scanning them directly. ・Expenses: Log any expenditures and get an insight over time. ・Weight: Keep a record of your dog's weight measures, which is especially valuable when your dog is growing up. All saved data is, without exception, stored on your device and in your iCloud-Account, including any assets (photos and documents). This way everything you’ve stored is automatically retrieved once you replace your iPhone and re-install DogJournal. You can use DogJournal on an iPad logged in to the same Apple-ID, all data is permanently synchronized. The Trial Version allows: ・Up to 10 journal entries ・Up to 10 expenses ・Up to 10 weight measures To get unlimited Journal Entries, Expenses and Measures, a one-time purchase is required which unlocks DogJournal permanently without any further costs.

About

YOPIN

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Dear animal lover! Are you tired of constantly digging through a pile of vet records and copies of vaccination certificates? We have the solution for you - the Yopin app! Imagine having all the information about your pet right on your cell phone. No more stressful searching just to find out when your pet needs its next vaccination. With Yopin, you can save all the important data in one place and call it up in seconds. Whether it's the name of the vet, what medication your pet needs - with Yopin you're always well informed. And for the forgetful among us, we even have built-in reminders so you never miss an important appointment again. Whether you have a fluffy friend or a feathered companion, Yopin is there for all pets. So grab your phone, download the Yopin app and make your life as a proud pet owner easier. Forget the paperwork and focus on what really matters - the love for your animal companion. Our features: Centralized management of all information about your pet: Yopin allows you to store and organize all important information about your pet in one easy-to-use app. You have easy access to details such as general information, allergies and vet appointments. Create events and manage your friends: With Yopin you can create events and invite your friends via a code. Your pets need friends too. Quick access to important documents for vet visits: With Yopin, you can share all relevant information about your pet with your vet with just one click. This makes visits to the vet more efficient and less stressful. Clear overview of all important information: Yopin gives you a clear overview of all the important information about your pet. You get a comprehensive overview of health data, medication and other relevant details. Easy management of important documents: With Yopin, the hassle of searching for important documents is a thing of the past. You can conveniently save and access all necessary papers and documents in the app. Support for multiple pets: No matter how many pets you have, Yopin offers you the possibility to manage all information clearly. You can register and track multiple pets in the app. Reminders for important dates: Yopin makes sure you don't forget any more important appointments. The app sends reminders to make sure you keep track of your pet's health and care

Screenshots

DogJournal4 screens
YOPIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YOPIN at every 5 weeks against DogJournal's every 17 months. YOPIN also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DogJournal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YOPIN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DogJournal ships an update every 17 months, YOPIN every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DogJournal versus YOPIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogJournalYOPIN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtto KieferYopin UG haftungsbeschraenkt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DogJournal

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99
2 purchases

YOPIN

Subscriptions2
  • Monatsabo1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is DogJournal free?
DogJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YOPIN free?
YOPIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DogJournal or YOPIN have ads?
Neither DogJournal nor YOPIN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DogJournal or YOPIN?
DogJournal ships an update every 17 months, and YOPIN every 5 weeks. Most recently, DogJournal was updated on October 27, 2026 and YOPIN on November 3, 2026.

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