DogMeet vs BarkBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DogMeet
Connect with fellow dog owners, discover pet-friendly locations, and organize meetups. Track your dog's activities and chat with a community of like-minded individuals. Create unforgettable experiences with your furry friends.
- Interactive map for dog owners
- Discover dog parks and pet-friendly places
- Track walks and activities
- Chat with other dog owners
- Organize meetups and events
- Manage calendar and customize profile
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Discover the world of dog owners with DogMeet. Connect with other dog owners through an interactive map, discover nearby dog parks, veterinarians and pet-friendly places, track your walks and activities, chat with others, organize meetups and events, manage your calendar and customize your profile. DogMeet is the perfect platform for dog owners who want to meet new people, discover new places and create unforgettable experiences with their four-legged companions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BarkBuddy
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BarkBuddy – Never walk alone again! BarkBuddy is the ultimate app for dog lovers who believe walks are better together. Whether you’re at home or traveling, BarkBuddy helps you discover and meet other dog owners nearby so you and your pup can enjoy social, safe, and fun walks. Connect through shared walks, find new friends for both you and your dog, and explore your area with a community that loves dogs as much as you do. With BarkBuddy, every walk becomes an opportunity to make new connections and create lasting memories. With BarkBuddy, you’ll never have to walk alone again — because every walk is better with friends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bark-buddy.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DogMeet at 13.0 against BarkBuddy's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DogMeet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BarkBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DogMeet ships an update weekly, BarkBuddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DogMeet | BarkBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DogMeet s. r. o. | Laetitia Brodtmann |
In-app purchases
DogMeet
- DogMeet Premium1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- DogMeet Premium1 Month trial$14.991 Year
- Local$34.991 Month
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- Growth$49.991 Month
- Leader$79.991 Month
BarkBuddy
- BarkBuddy Gold Plan1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- BarkBuddy Premium Plan1 Month trial$1.991 Month
