Comparison

HEEL Dog Training vs Bubbas

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

Head to head
About

HEEL Dog Training

This app offers clear, step-by-step dog training lessons focused on positive reinforcement and building a strong bond with your pet. It provides over 50 free lessons covering various training needs, from puppy basics to advanced skills.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step lessons
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Personalized training recommendations
  • Over 50 free lessons
  • 11 training categories
  • Advanced lessons available
Features
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Make everyday life with your dog easier. HEEL brings positive-reinforcement training, practical tools and professional support into one app. Whether you're raising a puppy, working on everyday manners or keeping up with your trainer's homework, find a clear place to start and keep practicing at your own pace. A PLAN FOR YOUR DOG Answer a short quiz about your dog's age, experience, goals and your available time. Get a personalized four-week roadmap. Start week one free, with HEEL Premium unlocking weeks two through four. PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR REAL LIFE Explore 200+ lessons and guides across 18 categories, including: • Puppy foundations, potty training and crate training • Leash walking, recall and everyday obedience • Barking, biting, jumping and calm behavior • Confidence, socialization and cooperative care • Tricks, enrichment and real-world practice Use step-by-step instructions, a digital clicker and a training timer. Record how practice went, revisit a skill and keep track of your dog's progress. Quick Help, games and tips give you more ways to practice together. CONNECT WITH YOUR TRAINER Browse trainers, groomers, walkers, sitters, and boarding or daycare providers. Compare services and send an inquiry. For eligible training services, request an appointment, review a booking offer or pay an invoice in the app. Join confirmed virtual training appointments with in-app video. Receive assigned exercises, share practice updates and stay in touch between sessions. Choose which dog information you share with connected professionals. RUN YOUR TRAINING BUSINESS HEEL Pro brings connected clients, dogs, messages and appointments into your professional workspace. Create reusable training plans and custom exercises, assign homework and review client feedback. Send booking offers or create a custom invoice without adding a new service. Manage your services, availability and payment activity, with clear pricing for clients before they accept and pay. SUPPORT DOGS IN YOUR CARE Approved shelter and rescue teams can organize dogs, staff access, training plans and shared notes. Choose the information and training snapshots to share when preparing a dog's handoff to an adopter. START FREE Free access includes a one-week training plan and core lessons. HEEL Premium adds the four-week plan, the full lesson library, additional dog profiles and deeper progress insights. HEEL Pro and Pro+ are separate professional memberships. Marketplace availability varies by location and participating professionals. Professional and shelter access may require approval. Paid booking, invoicing and video are available for eligible training appointments; other professional categories may offer inquiries only. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel through your Apple account settings. Current prices and any trial terms are shown before purchase. Professional service charges are separate from subscriptions. Support: support@heeldogtraining.com Privacy Policy: https://heeldogtraining.com/pages/heel-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bubbas

This app provides personalized, step-by-step behavior training plans for puppies and dogs facing common issues like biting, barking, and separation anxiety. It offers clear coaching and household support to ensure consistent training for all family members.

Highlights
  • Daily behavior plans tailored to your dog and routine
  • Support for common puppy and dog behavior problems
  • Step-by-step coaching for training challenges
  • Household support for consistent training cues
  • Progress tracking for visible wins
Features
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Bubbas is a puppy and dog behavior training app for dogs who do not know better yet — biting, barking, chewing, anxious alone time, chaotic walks, jumping on guests, and other real-life problems. If you have tried videos, tips, and advice that still left you asking "what do I do today?", Bubbas turns your dog's problem into a calm step-by-step plan you can actually follow. WHAT YOU GET • A daily behavior plan built around your dog, your home, and your routine • Puppy and dog training support for common real-life problems • Clear coaching from Professor Books when you get stuck • Household support so everyone uses the same cues, rules, and next steps • Progress tracking that makes the little wins visible BUILT FOR DOGS WHO DO NOT KNOW BETTER YET • Puppy biting, chewing, jumping, and impulse control • Separation anxiety and anxious alone-time behavior • Leash pulling, distracted walks, and outdoor focus • Barking, settling, and chaotic home habits TRY IT RISK-FREE Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Important note: Bubbas is not a substitute for in-person professional help in cases involving aggression, bite risk, or unsafe situations. If safety is a concern, contact a qualified trainer/behaviorist and/or your veterinarian. Terms of Use: https://teambubbas.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://teambubbas.com/privacy

Screenshots

HEEL Dog Training4 screens
Bubbas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HEEL Dog Training at none against Bubbas's shown. HEEL Dog Training also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 5). Bubbas's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. HEEL Dog Training sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Bubbas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HEEL Dog Training against 5.0 for Bubbas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEEL Dog Training ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubbas daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HEEL Dog Training versus Bubbas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEEL Dog TrainingBubbas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCODY D JAGODZINSKITajwar Sangha

Customer experience

HEEL Dog Training

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bubbas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

HEEL Dog Training

Subscriptions6
  • HEEL Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • HEEL Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • HEEL Pro+ Monthly$39.991 Month
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  • Heel Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • HEEL Pro Annual$199.001 Year
  • HEEL Pro+ Annual$399.001 Year
3 purchases

Bubbas

Subscriptions2
  • Bubbas Pro Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Bubbas Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bubbas Pro Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is HEEL Dog Training free?
HEEL Dog Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbas free?
Bubbas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEEL Dog Training or Bubbas?
Bubbas is rated higher. HEEL Dog Training averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bubbas averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do HEEL Dog Training or Bubbas have ads?
Bubbas shows ads; HEEL Dog Training does not.
Which is updated more often, HEEL Dog Training or Bubbas?
HEEL Dog Training ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubbas daily. Most recently, HEEL Dog Training was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bubbas on October 31, 2026.

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