Comparison

PupDate vs Dogsi

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

Head to head
About

PupDate

Connect with nearby dog owners to schedule safe and fun playdates for your canine companion. This app promotes healthy social interaction, exercise, and mental stimulation for dogs of all ages.

Highlights
  • Find compatible dogs nearby
  • Schedule safe playdates
  • Support dog's social development
  • Connect with local pet owners
  • Build a trusted pet community
Features
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PupDate helps dog owners safely connect with nearby dogs for fun, healthy playdates. Regular social interaction improves your dog’s behavior, confidence, and happiness. Play sessions encourage exercise, reduce boredom, and support overall physical and mental well-being. Key features: • Find compatible dogs nearby • Schedule safe playdates easily • Support your dog’s social development • Connect with local pet owners • Build a trusted pet community Whether you have an energetic puppy or a friendly adult dog, PupDate makes it simple to help your dog make new friends.

About

Dogsi

Features
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Dogsi - Playdates for Dogs (No Humans Required) The simplest and purest dog playdate app ever created. Dogsi is built for one thing only: letting dogs meet and play together - without all the annoying human small talk, friend requests, or dating vibes that ruin other apps. How it works (takes 15 seconds): Download & sign in with Apple, Google or email (we only ask for your name + email, nothing else) Add your dog(s) Create a playdate or browse nearby events Tap "Join" and go - that's it! No chats. No followers. No "let's grab coffee after". Just dogs having fun while owners stand quietly on the side. Perfect for: Shy owners who just want their dog to play Travelers & expats (a Chinese user can join a Portuguese owner's playdate - zero language barrier) Anyone tired of apps that turn dogs into a Tinder for humans Key Features: Create one-time or recurring playdates (daily, weekly, monthly) See events on a clean map - join with one tap Add multiple dogs to your profile Boost your events to reach more dogs in your area 100% free to use - no ads, no paywall for basic playdates Dogsi Premium (optional subscription): Unlimited recurring events Add unlimited dogs Event boost & priority visibility Support the app so we stay ad-free forever Dog parents worldwide agree: this is the cleanest, most dog-focused playdate experience available. Download Dogsi now and let the dogs do the talking! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://dogsi.app/en/#terms (Subscriptions are managed by Apple - cancel anytime)

Screenshots

PupDate4 screens
Dogsi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dogsi at every 2 weeks against PupDate's every 3 months. PupDate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). 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. PupDate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Dogsi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PupDate ships an update every 3 months, Dogsi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PupDate versus Dogsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPupDateDogsi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB109 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel Edward Ellwood IIIANDRE RUI PEREIRA FERNANDES

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PupDate

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Dogsi

Subscriptions2
  • Dogsi Premium - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Dogsi Premium Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is PupDate free?
PupDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dogsi free?
Dogsi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PupDate or Dogsi have ads?
Neither PupDate nor Dogsi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PupDate or Dogsi?
PupDate ships an update every 3 months, and Dogsi every 2 weeks. Most recently, PupDate was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dogsi on November 9, 2026.

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