Comparison

Local Dating App vs Barkware

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

Head to head
About

Local Dating App

Discover and connect with local singles for friendship, romance, or relationships. Browse profiles, vote for people you like, and get matched with those who reciprocate. Chat, flirt, and find your true love with this easy-to-use dating platform.

Highlights
  • Browse local singles' photos
  • Vote LIKE for people you like
  • Get matched with mutual likes
  • Chat and communicate with matches
  • Find friendship, relationships, or romance
  • View who viewed your profile (premium)
  • Send unlimited messages (premium)
Features
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Meet your matches today on Local Dating App DoULike! Browse singles' photos, vote LIKE for people you like, and find local people who like you in just 1 day! DoULike app makes it easy to meet singles and new mates of young or senior age looking for friendship, relationship, and romance. It is the right place for flirting, chatting, and dating. In just a few simple clicks, you can communicate with real people, start a new relationship and find your true love. Take your chance to find your match today. * Download DoULike app for FREE * Join DoULike for FREE * Browse millions of local singles for FREE * View who viewed your profile for FREE * See who likes your photos for FREE * Vote for singles you like for FREE * * How It Works * * 1. Click "Like" if you like someone. - on the Meet People page, you swipe photos of singles and Vote "Like" on those who you like 2. If you get "Like" back, you have a Match. - Your photo will be shown to those who you like. If they like you too, you have a Match. 3. Meet your Match and have fun. - "Say Hi!" in your messages to Matches, date with them, and have Fan! Doulike subscription gives you access to advanced features: - Send and receive unlimited messages - Read and reply to messages - See who viewed you - See who likes you - Send unlimited gifts - Get more attention than basic members Please note that with all subscriptions: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the confirmation of your subscription. - Subscriptions automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Subscription Prices 1 month subscription: $19.99 3 months subscription: $44.99 6 months subscription: $59.99 Prices are expressed in USD and may vary depending on the country. You can visit: Our website - http://www.doulike.com Facebook Fan page - http://facebook.com/doulikedating Facebook app - https://apps.facebook.com/doulikedating/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/doulikecom • You can view our Privacy Policy at http://www.doulike.com/privacy.html • You can view our Terms of Service at http://www.doulike.com/agreement.html Take your chance to find your match. Try DoULike today.

About

Barkware

This app connects to a smart device to enhance your dog's playtime. Customize play modes, lighting, and sound to suit your pet's preferences. Features include quick search and a do not disturb option for quiet times.

Highlights
  • Connect to Barkware devices
  • Switch between play modes
  • Customize lighting and sound
  • Save preferred settings
  • One Tap Search for device
  • Do Not Disturb mode
Features
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Barkware is the companion app for Barkware devices. Connect your device, switch between play modes, and customize how it behaves so it matches your dog. You can control features like lighting and sound, save your preferred settings, and use quick tools like One Tap Search and Do Not Disturb when you want things quiet. Features include • Switch between play modes • Customize and save modes • Control lighting and sound • One Tap Search to find your device • Do Not Disturb Compatible Barkware device required.

Screenshots

Local Dating App3 screens
Barkware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barkware at 5.0 against Local Dating App's 3.7. Barkware also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Local Dating App's advantage is ratings volume (363 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Local Dating App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Barkware asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barkware holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Local Dating App has 363 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Local Dating App ships an update every 3 weeks, Barkware every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Local Dating App versus Barkware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal Dating AppBarkware
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (363 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings363 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSegvburg ltdBARKWARE LLC

Customer experience

Local Dating App

All ratings358 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative29.9%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative59.4%

Barkware

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Local Dating App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keeps crashing
  • Sign-in issues, says 'oops we hit a snag'
  • Can't select gender/preference options
  • Paid subscription doesn't work as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Delete account option
  • Ability to remove first profile photo
  • Filter by location

Barkware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Local Dating App

Subscriptions7
  • Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Subscription$29.991 Month
  • DoULike Membership$32.991 Month
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  • Subscription2 variants$44.993 Months
  • Subscription2 variants$59.996 Months
  • DoULike Membership$59.993 Months
  • DoULike Membership$79.996 Months
None

Barkware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Dating App free?
Local Dating App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barkware free?
Barkware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Local Dating App or Barkware?
Barkware is rated higher. Local Dating App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Barkware averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Local Dating App or Barkware have ads?
Neither Local Dating App nor Barkware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Local Dating App or Barkware?
Local Dating App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barkware every 5 weeks. Most recently, Local Dating App was updated on October 23, 2026 and Barkware on October 7, 2026.

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