# Dog Translator vs Bro

The clearest difference is rating: Dog Translator at 4.4 against Bro's 3.7. Dog Translator also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). Bro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Bro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dog Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Translator has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Dog Translator's written reviews are positive against 37% of Bro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dog Translator ships an update monthly, Bro every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Translator | Bro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-translator-dog-training/id6737748858/reviews)** | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-lockscreen-buddy/id6744307111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **37.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGICORP JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864883504) | [Super Jampad Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665802980) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-translator-dog-training/id6737748858)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Lifestyle, #126 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Explore your dog's emotions with an AI scanner, communicate through fun sound effects, and engage in interactive games. This app also offers training tools and a journal to capture memories, helping you bond with your pet.

**Highlights:** AI Dog Scanner for breed and mood identification, Voice-to-bark "talk" feature, Interactive on-screen pet games, Smart dog training lessons, Adjustable dog whistle, Dog prank calls and sound buttons, Personal dog memory journal

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One-time-payment | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Dog responded to barking sounds
- 💡 Interesting app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive and low-quality audio
- 🚫 Misleading ads and free trial
- 🤖 Poor AI technology
- 🙅‍♀️ Unable to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working for some users
- No way to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize audio sounds
- Better responsiveness for dogs


### Bro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-lockscreen-buddy/id6744307111)

This app provides a supportive digital companion on your lock screen to help you stay focused and motivated. It offers encouragement, acts as a sounding board for your thoughts, and even maintains a journal to track your progress.

**Highlights:** Lock screen motivational companion, Supportive check-ins, Sounding board for conversations, Automated journaling, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bro+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bro+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bro+ Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bro+ - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Bro+ Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Bro+ Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Bro+ Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Bro+ Yearly | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for various tasks
- 🤖 Chill and friendly AI assistant
- 💡 Useful for self-care and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification code
- AI assistant stops responding during screen sharing

**Requested features**

- Allow sign-in with email/cloud accounts
- Reduce reliance on paid subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Translator free?

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

### Is Bro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dog Translator or Bro?

Dog Translator is rated higher. Dog Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Bro averages 3.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Dog Translator or Bro have ads?

Dog Translator shows ads; Bro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Translator or Bro?

Dog Translator ships an update monthly, and Bro every 2 days. Most recently, Dog Translator was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bro on November 12, 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.*