Comparison

Dog Talk º vs Pinky Wave

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

Head to head
About

Dog Talk º

Decode your dog's barks and communicate back in "dog talk." This app offers a fun way to understand your pet's emotions and needs through a translator and amusing soundboard. Designed for dog lovers seeking a deeper connection with their furry companions.

Highlights
  • Dog-to-human bark translator
  • Human-to-dog message sender
  • Amusing soundboard
  • Intuitive and playful design
  • Connect with pets
Features
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Unlock the Secrets of Dog Communication! Ever wondered what your dog is trying to say? Now you can find out! Our app translates dog barks into human language and even lets you send messages back in “dog talk.” With a fun and intuitive design, you'll have a blast discovering what your furry friend has on their mind! Key Features: Dog-to-Human Translator: Decode your dog's barks, howls, and growls to better understand their emotions and needs. Human-to-Dog Translator: Want to talk to your dog? Send messages back in a language they’ll understand! Amusing Soundboard: Explore a variety of entertaining sounds to catch your dog’s attention and enjoy playful moments. Beautifully Crafted: With a sleek and playful design, this app is easy to use and visually delightful. Perfect for dog lovers who want to connect with their pets like never before!

About

Pinky Wave

Features
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Pinky Wave is the simplest way to stay connected with your friends. No messages, no feeds, no noise — just a friendly wave. TAP TO WAVE Send a wave to any friend with a single tap. Pick an emoji, add a quick message, and let them know you're thinking of them. LIVE ACTIVITIES Your wave appears as a Live Activity right on your friend's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — impossible to miss. 5-MINUTE COUNTDOWN Each wave comes with a 5-minute countdown timer, creating a fun, time-limited moment between you and your friend. KEEP IT SIMPLE - Sign in with Apple — no passwords, no hassle - Add friends by username - Dark mode support - No ads, no tracking, pinky promise

Screenshots

Dog Talk º4 screens
Pinky Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pinky Wave at every 2 days against Dog Talk º's every 2 weeks. Dog Talk º's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dog Talk º sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pinky Wave sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dog Talk º ships an update every 2 weeks, Pinky Wave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dog Talk º versus Pinky Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDog Talk ºPinky Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSheng Yong LohMikhail Dvoiniakov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dog Talk º

Subscriptions2
  • Dog Talk - Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Dog Talk - Annual Premium$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Access$19.99
4 purchases

Pinky Wave

One-time4
  • Custom Emoji$0.29
  • Custom Emoji$0.39
  • Custom Emoji$0.49
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  • Custom Emoji$0.99

Questions

Is Dog Talk º free?
Dog Talk º is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinky Wave free?
Pinky Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dog Talk º or Pinky Wave have ads?
Neither Dog Talk º nor Pinky Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dog Talk º or Pinky Wave?
Dog Talk º ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pinky Wave every 2 days. Most recently, Dog Talk º was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pinky Wave on November 5, 2026.

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