Comparison

TheWagMap vs ParentShift

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

Head to head
About

TheWagMap

Discover and share dog-friendly locations like cafes, parks, and hotels worldwide. See real-time check-ins, detailed amenity information, and track your adventures with your pup.

Highlights
  • Thousands of dog-friendly locations worldwide
  • Real-time check-ins to see who's where
  • Detailed amenity information
  • Community-powered spot submissions and updates
  • WagPassport for tracking adventures
  • Lost pet alerts
Features
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TheWagMap is the community-powered map for finding cafes, parks, restaurants, breweries, beaches, hotels, and trails that welcome your pup. Find spots near you Browse thousands of dog-friendly locations worldwide or submit your own! Spots include amenity details like outdoor patio availability, water bowls, off-leash areas, and these can be updated by the community to keep things accurate for everyone when things change. Check in with your pup Let other dog parents know where you are. See which spots are popular right now and who's there — your dog park buddy might be around the corner. Explore anywhere Traveling with your dog? Search any city and find the best spots before you arrive. From local parks to pet-friendly hotels, we've got you covered. Build your WagPassport Track everywhere you and your pup have been. Earn stamps, discover curated trails, and see your adventures grow over time. Community-powered Add spots you discover, share endorsements, update amenities and help fellow dog parents find their next favorite place. The more we share, the better it gets for everyone. Features: 32,000+ dog-friendly spots and growing Real-time check-ins see who's where Detailed amenity info (patio, water, treats, off-leash & more) Vibe tags to see what the park's like before you get there Curated sniff trails and seasonal collections Lost pet alerts for your community Deals from dog-friendly businesses Built by dog parents, for dog parents. Privacy Policy: https://thewagmap.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ParentShift

Features
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ParentShift is the calm way for separated and divorced parents to run life across two homes: the custody calendar, shared expenses, and your kids' moments, with one subscription that covers both parents. No per-parent fees. No courtroom vibes. Just the logistics, handled. A CUSTODY CALENDAR YOU BOTH TRUST Set up your parenting time in minutes: week on week off, every other weekend, 50/50, or your own pattern. Any change to the other parent's days needs their tap to confirm, so the schedule is never a surprise. Need to swap days? Ask with one tap; nothing moves until you both agree. Exports to Apple and Google Calendar. SHARED EXPENSES THAT SETTLE FAIRLY Snap a receipt and the details fill themselves. Track kid costs, split them 50/50 or any way you agree, and settle with a handshake: one parent marks it paid back, the other confirms it arrived. No more "we're even" arguments. SMOOTH PICKUPS AND DROPOFFS Notes that travel with the kids: mood, sleep, anything flagged for the receiving parent. Plus a live list of what's at each house (the inhaler, the cleats, the library book) so nothing gets stranded at the wrong home. YOUR KIDS' MOMENTS, KEPT A private, encrypted photo timeline for each kid: lost teeth, first goals, small Tuesdays. Every month, ParentShift turns it into a recap story for both of you. Proof that apart doesn't mean falling apart. AN ENCRYPTED KID INFO BANK Medical notes, school details, emergency contacts, sizes. Encrypted on your device before upload, readable only in the app. WORKS EVEN IF YOUR CO-PARENT WON'T JOIN Everything works solo from day one. Invite your co-parent whenever they're ready; joining is free for them. ONE PRICE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY One subscription covers both parents and all your kids. Because co-parenting is a two-person job, charging each parent separately never made sense to us. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no tracking, no data selling. Export everything or delete your account any time. ParentShift is built for amicable co-parenting and everyday two-home logistics. If you need court-admissible records for active litigation, a documentation-focused tool will fit better. Privacy Policy: https://parentshift.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://parentshift.app/terms

Screenshots

TheWagMap4 screens
ParentShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheWagMap at every 3 days against ParentShift's every 9 days. TheWagMap also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TheWagMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and ParentShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheWagMap ships an update every 3 days, ParentShift every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TheWagMap versus ParentShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheWagMapParentShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOHN EDWARD AFF3Tech L.L.C-FZ

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TheWagMap

Subscriptions10
  • Premium 1 Spot Weekly$14.997 Days
  • Premium 3 Spots Weekly$44.997 Days
  • Premium 5 Spots Weekly$49.997 Days
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  • Premium 3 Spots Monthly1 Month trial$89.991 Month
  • Enterprise Weekly$99.997 Days
  • Supporter Yearly$199.991 Year
  • Enterprise Monthly$249.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Spots Yearly$899.991 Year
  • Premium 5 Spots Yearly$1499.991 Year
  • Enterprise Yearly$2499.991 Year
2 purchases

ParentShift

Subscriptions2
  • ParentShift Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is TheWagMap free?
TheWagMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParentShift free?
ParentShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheWagMap or ParentShift have ads?
Neither TheWagMap nor ParentShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheWagMap or ParentShift?
TheWagMap ships an update every 3 days, and ParentShift every 9 days. Most recently, TheWagMap was updated on October 31, 2026 and ParentShift on October 24, 2026.

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