Comparison

Fetch vs HeyFido

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

Head to head
About

Fetch

Connect with fellow dog lovers, find local dog parks, and plan meetups. Create profiles for your dogs, track walks, and share your experiences with a community that understands the 'dog person' personality.

Highlights
  • Dog park map and leaderboard
  • Swipe-based matching for friends or dating
  • Plan and invite to dog playdates
  • Share park photos and updates
  • GPS walk tracking
  • Individual dog profiles
Features
Read full description

Fetch is the social club for dog people — and the ones who wish they had one. Meet people who already pass the most important test. Browse profiles that feature their dog front and center, match with people whose vibe fits yours — friends, dating, or your new Saturday park crew — and find them on the map when you're both at the same park. Every dog gets their own profile: breed, age, energy level, personality. Because they're kind of the whole point. Don't have a dog yet? You're still welcome. Fetch isn't another dating app or another social network. It's where dog people belong. Membership is free. Bring your dog. Or just bring the love.

About

HeyFido

Connect with other dog owners and discover local dog-friendly activities. Find compatible canine companions, plan meetups, and explore nearby parks with real-time community insights. Designed for privacy, it helps you build a vibrant local dog community.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby dog parks and activity
  • See dogs checked into parks
  • Find compatible dogs for playdates
  • Plan walks, meetups, and group activities
  • Find local dog events
  • Chat with matches and participants
  • Park Trip Mode for check-ins/check-outs
Features
Read full description

HeyFido helps dog owners discover what’s happening nearby, meet compatible dogs, and build a local dog community. Every dog is different. Some love a busy park, some prefer a familiar playmate, and some simply need the right match. HeyFido gives owners more context about nearby dogs, parks, activities, and events so they can make better decisions about where to go and who to meet. With HeyFido, you can: • Explore nearby dog parks and see current community activity • See dogs that are checked in at nearby parks • Discover local dogs and find potential good fits for your dog • Plan walks, meetups, playdates, and group activities • Find local dog events and activities hosted by owners, trainers, and dog-friendly businesses • Chat with matches and activity participants • Follow favorite parks and receive relevant updates • Use Park Trip Mode for seamless park check-ins and checkouts Whether you’re deciding when to visit the park, looking for a walking buddy, planning a playdate, or finding something fun to do with your dog, HeyFido helps you stay connected to the dog community around you. Designed with privacy in mind. Your precise location is never shown to other HeyFido users.

Screenshots

Fetch4 screens
HeyFido4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fetch at every 4 days against HeyFido's every 8 days. HeyFido's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fetch against 5.0 for HeyFido. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fetch ships an update every 4 days, HeyFido every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fetch versus HeyFido: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFetchHeyFido
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSTEFANIE POLLOCKROBERT BHUYAN

Customer experience

Fetch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HeyFido

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fetch

No in-app purchases

None

HeyFido

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fetch free?
Fetch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeyFido free?
HeyFido is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fetch or HeyFido?
Fetch and HeyFido are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Fetch or HeyFido have ads?
Neither Fetch nor HeyFido shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fetch or HeyFido?
Fetch ships an update every 4 days, and HeyFido every 8 days. Most recently, Fetch was updated on November 5, 2026 and HeyFido on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons