Comparison

DogNav vs Cloudracing

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

Head to head
About

DogNav

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DOGNAV was specifically developed for blood tracking, mantrailing, search & rescue, and demanding outdoor and canine operations. DOGNAV reveals the bigger picture: How did the dog work? Where did the dog search? How did the trail develop? Which areas were covered — and which were not? The focus is not only on “Where is the dog?” but above all on “How is the dog working?” DOGNAV combines precise GPS tracking, intelligent map visualization, and structured documentation in an easy-to-use platform for handlers, trainers, rescue teams, and ambitious outdoor users. FEATURES • Precise Position Marking Mark and save important locations such as the shot site, distractions, finds, waiting points, or custom markers directly on the map. • Record and Analyze Movements DOGNAV records the movements of both dog and handler and displays them clearly for later analysis. Search patterns and movement paths become fully traceable. • Trail and Search Visualization The overlay of trail progression and search movement enables an objective analysis of the dog’s work. • Offline Capability DOGNAV is designed for field use. Maps and recordings continue to work even without a mobile data connection. • Simple and Practical The interface was intentionally kept simple so the focus remains on working with the dog — not on complicated technology. • Calendar and Documentation Function Manage training sessions, deployments, and tracking operations in one structured place. • Share Data and Collaborate Routes, markers, and recordings can be shared with other users. • Weather and Terrain Information Important planning and operational information directly available within the app. USE CASES • Hunting Blood Tracking • Mantrailing • Search & Rescue • Outdoor and Tracking Activities —— DOGNAV offers a Premium subscription with access to all features. The subscription renews automatically for the same period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cloudracing

Features
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Cloudracing is your companion: watch live glider traffic, follow ongoing competitions with live scoring and track aircraft on the map. For spectators, pilots on the ground and competition teams. Included for free: • Live traffic from public OGN receivers, supplemented with ADS-B data where OGN coverage is weak • 2D map with topo and elevation view; airspace, airfields and navigation points drawn as crisp vector layers – also available as a dedicated map layer • Track aircraft and save favorites • Competition tracking with live scoring: pick ongoing SoaringSpot competitions directly, task view and the live score table with ranking, speed, task progress and task status for every participant – including outlandings with a retrieve menu • Spectator counter: see how many people are watching live right now • Load your own tasks (XCSoar .tsk) and participant lists (CSV) Cloudracing Pro (optional subscription) additionally unlocks: • Competition insights and analysis: arrival projection (ETA) with virtual ranking, AAT advisor suggesting how deep to fly into the sector, start time analysis, weather-neutral climb comparison and current weather at the airfield (METAR) • Presenter mode for the briefing hall: the app automatically rotates leading group, score table, pilot spotlight and overview for the projector • Weather and thermal layers: rain, clouds, live thermals with climb rates, wind calculation and gaggle detection for groups circling together, plus the "Thermals 90 min" map with all recently flown thermals • Flight path prediction (experimental): glide range on the remaining task and the fastest route via measured thermals • Live barogram: altitude profile, flight phases and climb rates in real time – scroll back and forth during a live flight • IGC flight analysis: upload your own files or load entire competition days directly from SoaringSpot – with barogram, 3D replay and ghost racing against recorded flights with time delta and debrief • 3D terrain, buildings and satellite view – tasks and participants directly on the 3D terrain • Fly Along: the gliding simulator in the real air and the real terrain of the day (iPad-sized screens and larger) • Early access to new features Cloudracing is available in English, German, Czech, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Polish. Live tracking and basic competition tracking stay free for everyone. Pro is available monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase; one subscription covers both web and app. Subscriptions start with a reduced early-bird introductory price for the first period. For information purposes only. Live data may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable and must not be used for primary navigation, collision avoidance or safety-critical decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://cloudracing.de/agb Privacy Policy: https://cloudracing.de/datenschutz Right of Withdrawal: https://cloudracing.de/widerruf

Screenshots

DogNav4 screens
Cloudracing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloudracing at none against DogNav's 4. Cloudracing also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. DogNav sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Cloudracing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DogNav ships an update every 4 days, Cloudracing every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DogNav versus Cloudracing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogNavCloudracing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMinPro GmbHAris Kuehl

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DogNav

Subscriptions4
  • TrailPlus Monthly14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • TrailMaster Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • TrailPlus Annual14 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • TrailMaster Annual14 Days trial$129.991 Year
None

Cloudracing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DogNav free?
DogNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloudracing free?
Cloudracing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DogNav or Cloudracing have ads?
DogNav shows ads; Cloudracing does not.
Which is updated more often, DogNav or Cloudracing?
DogNav ships an update every 4 days, and Cloudracing every 3 days. Most recently, DogNav was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cloudracing on October 9, 2026.

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