Comparison

Dog Training Tracker vs PupSchool

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

Head to head
About

Dog Training Tracker

Track your dog's training progress with detailed session logs, skill progression tracking, and a behavior log for reactive moments. Includes a socialization checklist and customizable training plans. Offers a free tier with limitations and a Pro version for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Log training sessions with detailed metrics
  • 9-level skill progression tracking
  • Behavior log for reactive moments
  • Socialization checklist
  • Customizable training plans
  • Daily training reminders
Features
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Cue is a dog training tracker for puppies and grown dogs. Log each training session, move every skill through 9 levels, record reactive moments in a behavior log and work through a socialization checklist. LOG EVERY SESSION - 13 session types, from obedience, leash work and recall to puppy basics, desensitization, group classes and sessions with your trainer - Duration, location, environment, distraction level, skills practiced and rewards used - Your dog's mood, how you felt, a rating from 1 to 10, a breakthrough moment and notes - Home shows today's and this week's sessions, your day streak and a skill to focus on 9-LEVEL SKILL PROGRESSION - Each skill moves from Luring through Prompted, Cued, Reliable (Home), Duration, Distance, Distraction and Proofed to Fluent, with a short description of every level - Keep the verbal cue, hand signal and notes for each skill - Start from a library of 39 skills, from sit, stay, heel and loose leash walking to crate training, tricks and puppy foundations such as bite inhibition and potty training, or add your own BEHAVIOR LOG - Record what happened, the trigger, the reaction level from Aware to Explosive, the distance, how long it lasted and the recovery time - Note your response, what worked, what didn't, a threshold estimate and any pattern you notice - Filter by reaction level and see this week's count and the average level SOCIALIZATION CHECKLIST 85 experiences in 7 categories: people, dogs and animals, surfaces, sounds, objects, environments and handling. Mark each one Positive, Working on it, Neutral or Needs work, add a note and see how many positive exposures you have so far. TRAINING PLANS Build a plan of 1 to 24 weeks around a goal, add tasks to each week and tick them off as you go. DAILY REMINDER Turn on a training reminder for 6 pm every day in Profile. FREE - Up to 2 dogs, 15 sessions, 8 skills, 10 behavior log entries and 1 training plan - The full 9-level progression and the daily reminder - The People category of the socialization checklist (20 items) CUE PRO - No limits on dogs, sessions, skills, log entries or plans - All 85 socialization items in 7 categories - Trigger Analysis: a chart of your dog's five most frequent trigger types - Share any session or behavior log entry with your trainer as a text summary - AI Coach: one training tip for the week, written by Grok from your dog's name and breed and how many sessions and log entries you recorded this month. Your notes and entries are not sent. Past tips stay in the app. In the US, Cue Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US prices; other countries see their own price in the app). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PupSchool

Features
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PupSchool is the simple, private way to train your dog and teach new tricks at home - no account, no clutter, just clear step-by-step guidance you can follow at your own pace. Whether you just brought home a new puppy or want to teach an older dog fresh skills, PupSchool turns positive-reinforcement training into a fun daily habit. Follow guided lessons, click to mark the moment, time your sessions, and watch each skill grow from learning to mastered. WHY PUPSCHOOL - Private by design: every dog profile and training log stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. - Works offline: train anywhere - the backyard, the park, a training class - even with no signal. - Built for real training: positive, reward-based methods, not gimmicks. STEP-BY-STEP TRICK & COMMAND GUIDES - Clear, illustrated lessons for sit, stay, come, down, leash walking, shake, spin, roll over, crate training, potty training and many more - Each guide breaks the skill into small, achievable steps - Tips for luring, marking, rewarding and fading treats - Troubleshooting advice when your dog gets stuck BUILT-IN CLICKER - A responsive, tactile clicker right in your pocket - Mark the exact moment your dog does it right - Perfect for clicker training and shaping new behaviors - No extra device or accessory needed TRAINING SESSIONS THAT STICK - Start a focused session with a built-in timer - Count successful reps with a quick tap - Keep sessions short and positive for the best results - Log every session automatically to your dog's history PER-DOG MASTERY PROGRESS - Track each skill from learning to proofing to mastered - Manage multiple dogs, each with their own profile and progress - See at a glance what to work on next - Add a photo so every pup has their own page INSIGHTS, STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS - Daily training streaks keep you and your dog consistent - A consistency heatmap shows your training calendar at a glance - Charts reveal your most-practiced skills and weekly progress - Unlock dozens of achievements as you and your dog level up REMINDERS THAT BUILD THE HABIT - Optional training reminders so you never miss a day - Short, regular sessions beat long, rare ones - PupSchool helps you stay on track PERFECT FOR - New puppy owners starting potty training and basic obedience - Families teaching the dog fun tricks together - Anyone who wants a simple dog training planner that works offline - Rescue and adult dogs learning new commands and manners MADE YOUR WAY - Multiple dog profiles for multi-dog homes - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese - Clean, calm design that keeps the focus on your dog Consistency is everything in dog training, and PupSchool makes it easy to show up every day. A few minutes of guided practice, a click at the right moment, and a treat your dog loves - that is how great behavior is built. Download PupSchool and start teaching your dog new tricks today - one click, one session, one happy pup at a time. PupSchool offers general dog-training guidance for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a certified professional dog trainer or veterinary behaviorist. If your dog shows signs of aggression, anxiety or a health issue, please consult a qualified professional.

Screenshots

Dog Training Tracker4 screens
PupSchool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PupSchool at none against Dog Training Tracker's 3. PupSchool also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). Dog Training Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Dog Training Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PupSchool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Dog Training Tracker versus PupSchool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDog Training TrackerPupSchool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1813.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol JaworskiFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dog Training Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Cue Pro$4.991 Month
  • Cue Pro$39.991 Year
  • Cue Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year
None

PupSchool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dog Training Tracker free?
Dog Training Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PupSchool free?
PupSchool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dog Training Tracker or PupSchool have ads?
PupSchool shows ads; Dog Training Tracker does not.

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