Flock vs Only Dogs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flock
Discover local communities and connect with people who share your interests for real-life meetups. Plan spontaneous gatherings, build your own groups, and foster stronger local connections.
- Discover local communities
- Find people with shared interests
- Plan impromptu meetups
- Start and manage your own community
- Collect payments for events
- Check-in attendees
- Strengthen relationships
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Your new favourite IRL communities and social meetups app. We make it easy to discover local communities and find your people. Flock supports community for the sake of community. We believe in helping people gather serendipitously, building stronger local communities, and helping you strengthen relationships. Find your people Whether you want to meet other people that impulsively signed up for a 5K or want to play an 8-hour board game, your future friends are here. Plan impromptu meetups Looking for people to go birdwatching with? Want to check out a new cafe in town? Propose a meetup and make plans that actually make it out of the group chat. Build your community Start your own community and plan events, collect payments, check-in attendees effortlessly. We help you gather your community members and get discovered by new ones. Meet again, and again We help you stay connected to the communities and people you’ve met so you can deepen connections and see them again.
Only Dogs
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Only Dogs is a complete ecosystem dedicated to the canine lifestyle, designed for dog owners who are looking for more than just a social app. It brings together contests, rewards, exclusive offers, creative tools, and community features into a single, engaging platform. Contests and Real Prizes Only Dogs offers regular photo and participation-based contests where users compete, vote, climb the rankings, and win real prizes. Creative themes, seasonal events, and activity challenges keep the community engaged and motivated. Exclusive Deals and Promo Codes Through the Only Dogs Marketplace, users enjoy exclusive discounts, promo codes, and curated offers from brands and businesses in the canine industry. AI Image Generator Transform your dog’s photos into unique creations using advanced AI styles. Create cartoons, fantasy scenes, realistic composites, and much more with customizable options. All generated images are automatically saved to your personal gallery within the app. Dog Park News Feed A global, dog-dedicated news feed where users share photos, videos, and stories. Follow other dogs, grow your pack, and interact within a positive community entirely centered on the canine world. Groups and Communities Join themed or breed-specific groups to exchange advice on training, nutrition, health, behavior, breed differences, and more. You can also create your own groups, subject to administrator approval. Dogs Near Me Find dog owners nearby by distance or breed, connect with local users, and safely organize meetups or playdates for your dog. Perfect for social dogs and their owners. Dog-Friendly Places Map Discover parks, cafés, trails, shops, and services recommended by the community. Add new locations, leave reviews, upload photos, and confidently explore places where dogs are welcome. AI Training and Care Assistant Ask questions, upload photos, and receive personalized AI guidance on behavior, basic training, symptoms, and general care. The AI follows up with additional questions to provide practical advice while encouraging veterinary consultation when needed. Only Dogs brings dog owners together through contests, creative activities, discoveries, exclusive offers, and a genuine community—creating a complete digital universe entirely dedicated to dogs and their humans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flock at weekly against Only Dogs's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flock ships an update weekly, Only Dogs every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flock | Only Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryan Nguyen | Chemick Management Inc. |
In-app purchases
Flock
No in-app purchases
Only Dogs
No in-app purchases








