# Dash vs DogStack

The clearest difference is ads: DogStack at none against Dash's shown. DogStack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Dash's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DogStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dash ships an update every 2 weeks, DogStack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash | DogStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-hound-fast-cat-tracker/id6762554245/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogstack-ring-schedules/id6800575899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894662894) | [DogStack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800575901) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-hound-fast-cat-tracker/id6762554245)

Track your dog's performance in AKC Fast CAT events, monitor their progress towards titles, and discover upcoming competitions. View breed rankings and share your dog's achievements with others.

**Highlights:** Log Fast CAT run times and speeds, Track title progress with visual bars, View daily updated breed rankings, Search for upcoming events by location, Import run history from screenshots, Share dog profiles with custom links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DogStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogstack-ring-schedules/id6800575899)

This app keeps everyone involved in a dog show synchronized with live updates. Exhibitors can track rings and know when to be present, while stewards can manage judging progress. Organizers can quickly set up shows and publish schedules.

**Highlights:** Live ring updates, Follow specific rings, Breed currently in ring, Manage judging progress, Quick show setup, Publish schedules instantly

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash free?

Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DogStack free?

DogStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dash or DogStack?

DogStack is rated higher. Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DogStack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dash or DogStack have ads?

Dash shows ads; DogStack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash or DogStack?

Dash ships an update every 2 weeks, and DogStack every 9 days. Most recently, Dash was updated on October 2, 2026 and DogStack on October 4, 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.*