AvisPets vs Barkout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AvisPets
This app helps pet owners navigate safely by crowdsourcing real-time alerts about dangers and pet-friendly locations. Users can report hazards, share welcoming spots like parks and restaurants, and access exclusive partner offers.
- Real-time danger alerts
- Pet-friendly location reviews
- Community reporting
- Exclusive partner offers
- Gamified user contributions
- City partnerships
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Like Waze, for dogs and cats. AvisPets is the app for dog and cat owners who want to head out with peace of mind. The community reports dangers around you in real time and shares the places where your pet is truly welcome. ALERTS FROM THE PACK A suspicious bait, broken glass, processionary caterpillars, an aggressive dog? Members report it in seconds, and you get notified when something happens near you. Danger gone? A member marks the alert as resolved. PLACES THAT REALLY WELCOME PETS Parks, restaurants, cafΓ©s, hotels, vets: reviews from pet owners, with practical details. β’ Safety: is the park fully fenced, partly fenced or not at all? β’ Comfort: is the place quiet? Is there room for your pet? β’ Welcome: water bowl, treats, pets allowed on the terrace or inside? PERKS FOR THE PACK Exclusive offers from our partners, in the Perks tab. BECOME A SENTINEL β’ Report dangers and add places. β’ Answer a few simple questions to help other owners. β’ Earn points, unlock badges and climb your cityβs leaderboard. WORKING WITH CITIES AvisPets works with cities committed to making urban life better for people and their pets. Join the pack and download AvisPets.
Barkout
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Barkout helps dogs meet up in real life, without overthinking it. Chill walk, hike, canicross, paddle or any outdoor outing: find dog-friendly activities near you, or create your own in just a few minutes. With Barkout, you can: - Find nearby activities by searching by location, date range or activity type. - Join an outing easily by sending a request and choosing which dog or dogs are coming along. - Create your own activities with a title, description, meeting point, date, duration and a cover photo. - Set clear expectations by defining things like minimum social level, neutering requirements or a limited number of dogs. - Chat with other participants in a dedicated conversation to plan and talk before and after the activity. - Share an activity, add it to your calendar or open the location directly in your maps app. - Build your pack by following profiles, leaving ratings and saving favorites to keep track of people you enjoyed meeting. The idea is simple: fewer empty messages, more real outings. Barkout is the app to get out, socialize and enjoy time with your dog. Terms of Use: https://cdn.barkout.app/policies/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AvisPets at none against Barkout's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Barkout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AvisPets asks for nothing beyond the download.
AvisPets ships an update weekly, Barkout every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AvisPets | Barkout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avispets | Wooflab |
In-app purchases
AvisPets
No in-app purchases
Barkout
- Barkout Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Barkout Pro - Annual$49.991 Year







