Comparison

DOGTV vs PetsAge

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

Head to head
About

DOGTV

Provides 24/7 streaming TV content scientifically designed for dogs' well-being and enrichment. Features calming scenes, stimulating programs, and exposure to everyday sounds to reduce stress and anxiety. Includes content for pet parents with training tips and behavior insights.

Highlights
  • 24/7 streaming TV for dogs
  • Relaxation, Stimulation, and Exposure content
  • Programs for reactive dogs
  • Content for pet parents (Unleashed by DOGTV)
  • Science-backed content by experts
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DOGTV Give your dog instant calm! Install now to access science-backed content for your pet. DOGTV was created for every dog by pet experts, including behaviorists and veterinarians, for their well-being and enrichment. DOGTV is scientifically developed for dogs of all ages, especially those needing a calming influence or who experience separation anxiety. Its unique blend of relaxing and stimulating content with sights and sounds designed for how dogs see and hear has been shown to promote canine wellness and reduce stress. One App | Two Channels CONTENT DESIGNED FOR YOUR DOG Pet parents can choose programs that meet their pet's needs, including 24/7 live streams of Relaxation and our signature DOGTV live stream that matches a dog's activity cycle, including Relaxation, Stimulation, and Exposure content varying throughout the day. Dogs who may be reactive when seeing other dogs on screen can also view 4-hour blocks of Relaxation content that doesn't include other dogs. • RELAXATION: Calming scenes and soothing sounds keep your dog relaxed during the day. Available as a 24/7 live stream channel or on-demand. • STIMULATION: Programs with playful animated sequences, dogs, and other animals designed to prevent boredom and provide mental stimulation. • EXPOSURE: Helps dogs feel more confident and secure in their surroundings by gently introducing them to sights and sounds they encounter in everyday life, including doorbells, fireworks, vacuum cleaners, children laughing, traffic sounds, and more. • Relaxing Programs for Reactive Dogs: Designed specifically with dogs who react when they see other dogs on a screen, these playlists include long blocks of relaxing scenes without dogs. CONTENT FOR PET PARENTS • UNLEASHED by DOGTV: DOGTV has a variety of unique programming for humans on our Unleashed by DOGTV channel within our app, giving valuable insights on dog behavior, training tips, and overall pet wellness. Shows provide practical knowledge for pet parents to understand their dogs' needs and how to create a more enriching environment at home. DOWNLOAD THE APP AND START WATCHING TODAY: Get a taste of DOGTV with access to a variety of content offerings to try before you buy. All "Unleashed by DOGTV" programs (TV for People) are available on demand. New to DOGTV? Start with our ad-supported content in the very first section. After these short sponsored ads, your dog can watch their favorite shows uninterrupted for hours! To access all features and content you can subscribe to DOGTV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.dogtv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.dogtv.com/privacy

About

PetsAge

Calculate your pet's age in human years by uploading a photo and entering their birthday. You can also add comments, save, and share your pet's age milestones.

Highlights
  • Calculate pet age in human years
  • Upload pet photos
  • Enter pet birthdays
  • Add comments to milestones
  • Save and share pet ages
Features
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Know your pet's age at a glance. How Old Pet lets you register your beloved pets' birthdays and photos to easily check their age and human-age equivalent. It supports dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters, and manages photos, names, breeds, gender, birthdays, and notes all in one place. See the time elapsed since birth and the age converted to human years at a glance — useful for daily growth records and health management. Display your favorite pet in a Home Screen widget and check your pet's age anytime without opening the app. You can decorate the widget with fonts, colors, and borders, and enjoy seasonal designs that change every month, plus a celebration design during your pet's birthday month. A pet age app that brings you closer to your precious family member. Main Features - Register your pet's photo, name, and birthday - Supports dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters - Human-age conversion display - Time elapsed since birthday (months / days), with a countdown starting one week before the birthday - Record breed, gender, and notes - Register death anniversaries - Pet list with photos - Switchable display modes - Home Screen widget support - Widget decoration (4 fonts, 8 colors, 6 border styles) - Seasonal & birthday month decoration (designs change automatically every month, with a celebration design during the birthday month) - Automatic pet breed detection from camera or photos (uses the Oxford-IIIT Pet Dataset, Stanford Dogs Dataset, and 70 Dog Breeds-Image Data Set) 1. Open the app and tap the "+" button. 2. Choose the type of pet. 3. Enter the name, photo, birthday, breed, gender, and more. 4. Tap "Save" to add the pet to your list. 5. Tap a registered pet to view or edit its details. 6. Pin your favorite pet to the widget from the list screen to check its age on your Home Screen. Premium (one-time purchase) - No ads - Birthday & death anniversary notifications (morning of the day, plus optional advance reminders 3 days before or the day before) - Sort the pet list (by birthday or human age) - Unlimited pet registration (free version: up to 4 pets) - iCloud backup of your pet data

Screenshots

DOGTV4 screens
PetsAge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DOGTV at 1.1K against PetsAge's 19. DOGTV also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and device support (3 vs 1). PetsAge's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. DOGTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PetsAge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DOGTV holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOGTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of DOGTV's written reviews are positive against 45% of PetsAge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOGTV ships an update every 6 weeks, PetsAge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DOGTV versus PetsAge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOGTVPetsAge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.1K ratings) — better3.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews38.8% of reviews44.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPTV Media LTDJUN KANAYAMA

Customer experience

DOGTV

All ratings1,097 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative55.8%

PetsAge

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral31.0%
Negative24.1%

Bugs and requests

DOGTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to log in or access account
  • Subscription issues, unable to cancel
  • Live stream not working consistently
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline viewing option
  • More content variety
  • Customizable playlists
  • Improved Chromecast/TV integration

PetsAge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DOGTV

Subscriptions3
  • Dog TV7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • DOGTV - Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • DOGTV - Yearly Subscription$74.991 Year
1 purchases

PetsAge

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is DOGTV free?
DOGTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetsAge free?
PetsAge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DOGTV or PetsAge?
DOGTV is rated higher. DOGTV averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PetsAge averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.
Do DOGTV or PetsAge have ads?
Both DOGTV and PetsAge show ads.
Which is updated more often, DOGTV or PetsAge?
DOGTV ships an update every 6 weeks, and PetsAge every 2 months. Most recently, DOGTV was updated on October 29, 2026 and PetsAge on October 24, 2026.

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