Comparison

Pedigree Database vs CrossPed

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

Head to head
About

Pedigree Database

Manage your dog's lineage with this powerful database app. Track pedigrees, calculate inbreeding percentages, and monitor litter details to enhance your breeding efforts. Ideal for both experienced and new canine breeders.

Highlights
  • Track dog pedigrees
  • Calculate inbreeding percentages
  • Monitor litter information
  • Generate detailed pedigrees
  • Improve canine bloodlines
Features
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Pedigree Database is the all-in-one app for dog breeders, kennel owners, and serious enthusiasts who want to research bloodlines, manage their dogs, and grow their breeding program — from your phone or iPad. Backed by one of the largest online canine pedigree databases, it puts generations of ancestry, breeding tools, and a community of breeders in your pocket. SEARCH & EXPLORE BLOODLINES • Search a huge database of dogs by name • View detailed multi-generation pedigree trees • Tap any ancestor to jump into their pedigree • Browse offspring and full/half siblings POWERFUL PEDIGREE STATISTICS • Inbreeding Coefficient (COI) across 12 generations • Ancestor influence breakdown showing each dog's "blood %" • Instantly spot your most influential ancestors and line-breeding MANAGE YOUR DOGS • Add and edit your own pedigrees • Assign sire and dam, upload photos, record key details • Keep your kennel's records organized in one place BUY, SELL & STUD • Browse dogs listed For Sale and For Stud • Post your own listings with full pedigrees attached • Message owners directly CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY • Join breed forums and discussions • Share knowledge with breeders worldwide • Build your profile and reputation Whether you're planning your next litter, evaluating a stud, or checking a COI before you breed, Pedigree Database gives you the data and tools to make smarter breeding decisions.

About

CrossPed

This platform assists serious dog breeders with pedigree research and breeding program management. It offers tools for searching dog profiles, simulating mating results, managing dog data, and browsing a marketplace for breeding services and dogs.

Highlights
  • Pedigree research
  • Mating simulation
  • Dog profile management
  • Marketplace listings
  • Breeding program tools
  • AI-assisted research
Features
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CrossPed is a pedigree research and breeding program platform built for serious dog breeders. Search dog profiles, review pedigrees, simulate mating results, track COI and common ancestors, manage marketplace listings, and organize core breeding tools from one connected workspace. Key features: Search dog profiles by breed, class, location, color, gender, and pedigree filters. Review clear visual pedigrees across sire and dam lines. Simulate mating results with COI, diversity, and shared ancestor insights. Manage dog profiles, certificates, files, and ownership claims. Browse marketplace dogs, stud services, puppies, productions, and breeder services. Use program tools for banners, journal entries, mapping, and AI-assisted research when enabled for your plan. CrossPed helps breeders make more informed decisions, keep profile data organized, and present their programs professionally across web and mobile. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CrossPed Terms: https://www.crossped.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.crossped.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pedigree Database4 screens
CrossPed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrossPed at 100% against Pedigree Database's 33%. CrossPed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Pedigree Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CrossPed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pedigree Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrossPed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pedigree Database's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossPed's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pedigree Database versus CrossPed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedigree DatabaseCrossPed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAideChoiceCHRASAUN DOMINIQUE JOHNSON

Customer experience

Pedigree Database

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

CrossPed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pedigree Database

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CrossPed

Subscriptions2
  • CrossPed PRO (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • CrossPed PRO (Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Pedigree Database free?
Pedigree Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossPed free?
CrossPed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedigree Database or CrossPed?
CrossPed is rated higher. Pedigree Database averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CrossPed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pedigree Database or CrossPed have ads?
Neither Pedigree Database nor CrossPed shows ads.

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