# Bobby vs DogCircle

The clearest difference is update cadence: DogCircle at every 2 days against Bobby's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bobby sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DogCircle sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bobby ships an update every 5 days, DogCircle every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bobby | DogCircle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogcircle/id6789357784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uzoaru precious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811138129) | [DogCircle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789358038) |

## What reviewers say

### Bobby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobby-dogs-and-playdates/id6760717658)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Leader | $9.99 | per month |
| Pack Leader | $49.99 | per year |
| Spotlight Boost | $1.99 | one-time |


### DogCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogcircle/id6789357784)

Connect with other dog owners to find compatible canine companions for playdates. Organize local dog meetups, join community groups, and discover trusted pet-care professionals. Offers premium features for enhanced social planning and business management.

**Highlights:** Smart dog matching by size, energy, and personality, Create and join local dog owner communities, Schedule and manage group playdates and events, Connect with trusted pet-care professionals, Tools for pet-care businesses to manage clients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DogCircle Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| DogCircle Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| DogCircle Plus (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| DogCircle Pro (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| AI Credits — 20 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bobby free?

Bobby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DogCircle free?

DogCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bobby or DogCircle have ads?

Neither Bobby nor DogCircle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bobby or DogCircle?

Bobby ships an update every 5 days, and DogCircle every 2 days. Most recently, Bobby was updated on October 31, 2026 and DogCircle on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*