Comparison

Fernschnauze vs Anipal

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

Head to head
About

Fernschnauze

Features
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Walks with your dog should be enjoyable — not filled with uncertainty. Fernschnauze shows you active dog teams nearby in real time and how far away they are. This allows you to assess encounters early and decide for yourself whether they are a good fit for you and your dog. Whether you’re looking for social interactions or prefer to keep your distance, you’re always in control. Key Features: • Live map showing active dog teams nearby • Distance display in meters • Customizable encounter preferences • Better planning and more confidence during your walks Choose How You Want to Meet Others: Before each walk, you can select your preferred encounter mode: • Encounters welcome • Keep a comfortable distance • Dog-to-dog contact only • No encounters This helps reduce stressful situations and creates more relaxed walks for both you and your dog. Built for Real Life: Fernschnauze was developed from real-world experiences. Whether you’re training your dog, managing uncertainty during walks, or simply want better awareness of your surroundings, Fernschnauze helps you make informed decisions. Important Notice: The app displays other active users in your area. You remain fully responsible for how you choose to handle any encounter. Fernschnauze stands for greater understanding, more consideration, and more enjoyable walks with your dog. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Anipal

Features
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Anipal ist die App für Tierbesitzer und ihre Familien. Verwalte deine Haustiere, protokolliere Aktivitäten, setze Erinnerungen für Fütterung und Medikamente und teile die Tierpflege mit der ganzen Familie. • Haustierprofile für alle deine Tiere • Aktivitäten protokollieren (Spaziergang, Fütterung, Tierarzt und mehr) • Erinnerungen für regelmäßige Aufgaben • Familie einladen und Tierpflege gemeinsam verwalten • Community mit anderen Tierbesitzern

Screenshots

Fernschnauze4 screens
Anipal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anipal at none against Fernschnauze's 2. Anipal also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fernschnauze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Anipal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fernschnauze ships an update every 2 weeks, Anipal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Fernschnauze versus Anipal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFernschnauzeAnipal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJasmin Pieper5Minds IT Solutions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fernschnauze

Subscriptions2
  • Fernschnauze Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Fernschnauze Premium (Jahr)3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Anipal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fernschnauze free?
Fernschnauze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anipal free?
Anipal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fernschnauze or Anipal have ads?
Neither Fernschnauze nor Anipal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fernschnauze or Anipal?
Fernschnauze ships an update every 2 weeks, and Anipal every 4 days. Most recently, Fernschnauze was updated on October 31, 2026 and Anipal on November 9, 2026.

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