Comparison

5K QR Code vs DogFit

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

Head to head

5K QR Code

Don't forget your barcode

Run with your dog

About

5K QR Code

Features

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5k QR Code is a companion iOS and Apple Watch app that makes it quick and easy to display your personal 5K barcode for events like parkrun. Whether you want to share your barcode on your phone or want a fast way to show your code from your wrist, this app helps you get moving without digging through your emails or wallet. You can even keep a copy of your family and friend's barcode on your phone, for when they forget it.

About

DogFit

Features

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DogFit is your training app for getting started in Canicross and learning to run with your dog. Start with our Beginner to 5K course, designed to help you: • Build confidence gradually from walk to run with your dog • Follow simple weekly sessions • Canicross specific video and written content on how to run with your dog • Train in a fun, safe and structured way. More courses coming soon.

Screenshots

5K QR Code4 screens

DogFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5K QR Code at none against DogFit's 2. 5K QR Code also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). DogFit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.1). On price, ads 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. DogFit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 5K QR Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5K QR Code ships an update every 5 days, DogFit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

5K QR Code versus DogFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	5K QR Code	DogFit
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 days — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	18.1	15.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	16 MB	110 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MATTHEW GARDNER	DOGFIT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

5K QR Code

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DogFit

One-time2

Beginner Canicrosser + Couch5k$14.99
Beginner Canicrosser +Couch-5k$14.99

Questions

Is 5K QR Code free?

5K QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is DogFit free?

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

Do 5K QR Code or DogFit have ads?

Neither 5K QR Code nor DogFit shows ads.

Which is updated more often, 5K QR Code or DogFit?

5K QR Code ships an update every 5 days, and DogFit every 2 months. Most recently, 5K QR Code was updated on October 14, 2026 and DogFit on October 5, 2026.