Comparison

The Puppy Academy vs Bubbas

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

Head to head
About

The Puppy Academy

This app offers a comprehensive virtual puppy school with obedience command training, solutions for common behavioral challenges, and live Q&A sessions with expert trainers. It provides a year of access to resources, guides, and on-demand content to help raise a well-behaved and happy dog.

Highlights
  • Obedience command training
  • Solutions for puppy behavior issues
  • Live Q&A with expert trainers
  • Weekly homework plans
  • Year-long access to content
  • Step-by-step training blueprint
Features
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Welcome to The Puppy Academy App – Your Ultimate Solution for Raising a Well-Behaved Puppy! Are you ready to make puppyhood easy? With The Puppy Academy App, your puppy can join our virtual puppy school where you’ll gain access to everything you need to raise a calm, happy, and well-mannered family dog—all in one place! Train at home, on the go, and on your schedule. It’s like bringing your puppy to school, but from the comfort of your own home! OBEDIENCE COMMAND TRAINING Teach your puppy the essential communication commands! From Sit and Stay to advanced commands, this course covers it all: - Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Place, House (crate), Heel (for pull-free walks) - Advanced commands and ongoing training tips as your puppy grows - BONUS: Weekly homework plans to keep you and your puppy on track! SOLVE PUPPYHOOD’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES Struggling with behavior issues? Our extensive video library provides solutions for: - Potty training, biting, chewing, crate and playpen training and proper socialization - Separation anxiety, jumping, barking, and over-excitement - Doorway bolting, teaching drop it, learning polite greetings, and so much more! Q&A + COACHING SESSIONS WITH EXPERT TRAINERS Get personalized guidance from The Puppy Academy Expert Trainers: Bethany and Sparky! - Join our weekly live sessions to interact with our trainers - Get your puppy questions answered and receive 1-on-1 coaching for all your puppy concerns! - Can’t make it live? Submit your questions ahead of time, and we’ll answer them during the session. You can watch the replay at your convenience! ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: - Access for 1 Full Year: Enjoy pre-recorded videos, live classes, and on-demand content to take you all the way through puppyhood, and into adulthood! - Puppyhood Made Easy® Blueprint: Follow our step-by-step guide for optimal results - Completely Customizable: Train on your own time, at your own pace - Extra Bonuses: Added resources to make puppyhood a breeze! - No Waitlist: Enroll today and get instant access to start your puppy training journey! Join thousands of Puppy Academy graduates worldwide and experience the difference our app can make in both your puppy’s life and yours! Download The Puppy Academy App today and start your journey to a well-behaved, happy puppy! Enroll now for a one-time fee of $299 and enjoy a full year of access to all courses, resources, and live coaching sessions. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bubbas

This app provides personalized, step-by-step behavior training plans for puppies and dogs facing common issues like biting, barking, and separation anxiety. It offers clear coaching and household support to ensure consistent training for all family members.

Highlights
  • Daily behavior plans tailored to your dog and routine
  • Support for common puppy and dog behavior problems
  • Step-by-step coaching for training challenges
  • Household support for consistent training cues
  • Progress tracking for visible wins
Features
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Bubbas is a puppy and dog behavior training app for dogs who do not know better yet — biting, barking, chewing, anxious alone time, chaotic walks, jumping on guests, and other real-life problems. If you have tried videos, tips, and advice that still left you asking "what do I do today?", Bubbas turns your dog's problem into a calm step-by-step plan you can actually follow. WHAT YOU GET • A daily behavior plan built around your dog, your home, and your routine • Puppy and dog training support for common real-life problems • Clear coaching from Professor Books when you get stuck • Household support so everyone uses the same cues, rules, and next steps • Progress tracking that makes the little wins visible BUILT FOR DOGS WHO DO NOT KNOW BETTER YET • Puppy biting, chewing, jumping, and impulse control • Separation anxiety and anxious alone-time behavior • Leash pulling, distracted walks, and outdoor focus • Barking, settling, and chaotic home habits TRY IT RISK-FREE Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Important note: Bubbas is not a substitute for in-person professional help in cases involving aggression, bite risk, or unsafe situations. If safety is a concern, contact a qualified trainer/behaviorist and/or your veterinarian. Terms of Use: https://teambubbas.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://teambubbas.com/privacy

Screenshots

The Puppy Academy4 screens
Bubbas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Puppy Academy at none against Bubbas's shown. Bubbas's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. The Puppy Academy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubbas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Puppy Academy against 5.0 for Bubbas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Puppy Academy ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubbas daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Puppy Academy versus Bubbas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Puppy AcademyBubbas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Puppy AcademyTajwar Sangha

Customer experience

The Puppy Academy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bubbas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Puppy Academy

One-time1
  • Puppy Academy Online School$299.99
3 purchases

Bubbas

Subscriptions2
  • Bubbas Pro Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Bubbas Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bubbas Pro Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is The Puppy Academy free?
The Puppy Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbas free?
Bubbas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Puppy Academy or Bubbas?
The Puppy Academy and Bubbas are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do The Puppy Academy or Bubbas have ads?
Bubbas shows ads; The Puppy Academy does not.
Which is updated more often, The Puppy Academy or Bubbas?
The Puppy Academy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bubbas daily. Most recently, The Puppy Academy was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bubbas on October 31, 2026.

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