Comparison

Dirota vs Pokyo Pets

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

Head to head
About

Dirota

Find apartments, houses, and rooms for rent directly from hosts without any fees. This platform offers smart search filters, flexible rental options, and verified listings for a seamless rental experience.

Highlights
  • No rental commission fees
  • Direct chat with hosts
  • Smart search filters
  • Flexible rental terms
  • Verified property listings
  • Bilingual support (Hebrew/English)
Features
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Dirota is your all-in-one rental marketplace for apartments, houses, and rooms — whether for a few days or a few years. Connect directly with hosts, skip fees, and find flexible rentals across Israel. Key Features No Fees – Chat directly with hosts and rent commission-free Smart Search – Filter by location, price, rooms, and amenities Flexible Rentals – Sublets, roommates, or long-term homes Dual Mode – Switch easily between “Rent” and “Host” views Verified Listings – Real places from trusted hosts Bilingual Support – Available in Hebrew and English Why Dirota No hidden costs or agency commissions Instant chat and real-time alerts for new listings Save and organize your favorite homes Secure profiles and a trusted community List your property in minutes — completely free Perfect For Long-term renters Students seeking short-term apartments Professionals relocating for work Travelers needing local stays Hosts renting rooms or full properties

About

Pokyo Pets

Connect with local dog owners to find playmates for your canine companion. Discover nearby dogs, organize playdates, and explore dog-friendly locations. Join communities and help with lost and found pets.

Highlights
  • Discover and match dogs based on traits
  • Organize playdates and chat with owners
  • Find dog-friendly locations and check-ins
  • Join breed and interest-based communities
  • Lost and found pet alerts
  • Schedule playdates and sync to calendar
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PokyoPets – Find Friends for Your Dog Your dog deserves a social life too! PokyoPets connects dog owners in your area so your pup can find their perfect playmate. Discover & Match Swipe through nearby dogs and find the perfect match based on breed, size, energy level, and personality. When two dogs like each other — it's a match! Connect & Chat Message your matches, organize playdates, and build lasting friendships — for both you and your dog. Explore Dog-Friendly Places Find the best parks, cafes, and dog-friendly spots near you. Check in, see who's around, and discover when places are busiest. Communities Join groups based on breed, neighborhood, or interests. Share moments, tips, and advice with fellow dog lovers. Lost & Found Help reunite lost dogs with their owners. Report a missing dog or help identify a found one in your area. Plan Together! Schedule playdates, set your availability, and export events straight to your calendar. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dirota4 screens
Pokyo Pets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dirota at none against Pokyo Pets's 2. Dirota also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Pokyo Pets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Dirota asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dirota against 5.0 for Pokyo Pets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dirota has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dirota ships an update every 5 days, Pokyo Pets every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dirota versus Pokyo Pets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirotaPokyo Pets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB138 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel MichelsonAdel Dora Furst

Customer experience

Dirota

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pokyo Pets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dirota

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pokyo Pets

Subscriptions2
  • Paw+1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Paw+$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Dirota free?
Dirota is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokyo Pets free?
Pokyo Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dirota or Pokyo Pets?
Dirota and Pokyo Pets are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Dirota or Pokyo Pets have ads?
Neither Dirota nor Pokyo Pets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dirota or Pokyo Pets?
Dirota ships an update every 5 days, and Pokyo Pets every 4 days. Most recently, Dirota was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pokyo Pets on October 31, 2026.

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