# MorePaws vs Splashmate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MorePaws at 100% against Splashmate's 0%. MorePaws also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Splashmate's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splashmate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MorePaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

MorePaws ships an update every 3 weeks, Splashmate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MorePaws | Splashmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashmate/id6753164866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MorePaws](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847865869) | [Splashmate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837640959) |

## What reviewers say

### MorePaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morepaws/id6621271192)

Connect with local dog owners, discover dog-friendly places, and share experiences. Find discounts on pet essentials and pampering services. Build a supportive community for easier dog ownership.

**Highlights:** Interactive map for local connections, Group walks and events, Dog-friendly business discovery, Community chat and newsfeed, Exclusive discounts and perks, Breed-specific filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Splashmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashmate/id6753164866)

Connect with fellow watersports enthusiasts globally. Discover and review surf spots, check forecasts, and find local schools and shops. Engage in forums and stay updated on surf news and marine sustainability efforts.

**Highlights:** Global watersports community, Interactive spot map, Wind and wave forecasts, Find schools and shops, Forum and surf news, Marine sustainability collaborations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Standard Affiliation | $4.99 | per month |
| Get the Spotlight Affiliation | $9.99 | per month |
| Get the Standard Affiliation | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Get the Standard Affiliation | $49.90 | per year |
| Get the Spotlight Affiliation | $59.90 | per 6 months |
| Get the Spotlight Affiliation | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MorePaws free?

MorePaws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Splashmate free?

Splashmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MorePaws or Splashmate have ads?

Neither MorePaws nor Splashmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MorePaws or Splashmate?

MorePaws ships an update every 3 weeks, and Splashmate every 6 days. Most recently, MorePaws was updated on October 11, 2026 and Splashmate on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*