Comparison

TriggerPath vs CalmWalk

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

Head to head
About

TriggerPath

Features
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See progressβ€”not only hard moments. TriggerPath is a private journal for owners of reactive dogs. Log each exposure in seconds, including calm passes, then review patterns across triggers, distance, response and recovery. TRACK THE WHOLE WALK An incident count can be misleading. A week with fewer reactions may simply mean fewer encounters. TriggerPath records calm and recoverable exposures alongside harder moments, so your progress has context. LOG IN FOUR TAPS Choose: β€’ The trigger β€’ Closest distance β€’ Observed response β€’ Time to settle Sensible defaults and large touch targets make logging practical during a real walk. NOTICE USEFUL PATTERNS Review: β€’ Calm or recoverable exposure rate β€’ Total exposure volume β€’ Average recovery time β€’ Trigger-specific patterns β€’ 7-, 28- and 90-day trends BRING A BETTER TRAINER REPORT Create a clear 28-day PDF with summary metrics, trigger patterns and recent exposure rows. You decide when and how to share it. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT β€’ No account β€’ No ads β€’ No cross-app tracking β€’ Local on-device storage β€’ CSV export β€’ Delete your data at any time FREE TO START Track up to 20 exposures and use the 7-day progress view for free. TriggerPath Lifetime unlocks unlimited records, deeper 28- and 90-day insights and trainer PDF reports with one non-consumable purchase. No subscription. TriggerPath records observations. It does not diagnose, treat or replace professional veterinary or behavior advice. Always consult a qualified professional for medical or behavioral decisions.

About

CalmWalk

Features
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A difficult walk can overshadow a week of small wins. CalmWalk helps you keep a clearer record. Built for owners of reactive dogs, CalmWalk lets you record triggers, reactions, intensity, recovery, and calm walks. Review your history and notice patterns over time, with a simple journal that makes room for difficult moments and quiet successes. QUICK LOGGING Save a calm walk with one tap from the Add Log screen. When something happens, record the trigger, distance, reaction, intensity, and recovery, with an optional note. Add a past event when you need to catch up. A BALANCED WALK HISTORY Keep calm walks and trigger events together in a chronological history. Search and filter your entries to find the moments you want to revisit. SIMPLE, USEFUL INSIGHTS Review recorded intensity over time, your most frequent triggers, and calm-walk summaries. See your logging consistency without turning every walk into a test. A CLEARER PICTURE FOR YOUR TRAINER Create a concise PDF report to share your recorded observations with your trainer and support your next conversation. YOUR WALK JOURNAL Sign in to keep your dog profile and walk records together in your CalmWalk account. ENGLISH AND GERMAN Use CalmWalk in English or German, with a language choice in the app. TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION Your first successfully saved log starts a one-time, 10-day full-access trial. After the trial, an active subscription is required to create or edit logs, use Insights, and generate reports. Your existing logs and dog profile remain readable without an active subscription. Monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions are available through the App Store. Prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.calmwalk.app/privacy/

Screenshots

TriggerPath4 screens
CalmWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CalmWalk at 13.0 against TriggerPath's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TriggerPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CalmWalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TriggerPath versus CalmWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriggerPathCalmWalk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContent Petit LLCPeaqTeq LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TriggerPath

One-time1
  • TriggerPath Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

CalmWalk

Subscriptions2
  • CalmWalk Monthly$1.991 Month
  • CalmWalk Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is TriggerPath free?
TriggerPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalmWalk free?
CalmWalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TriggerPath or CalmWalk have ads?
Neither TriggerPath nor CalmWalk shows ads.

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