DogTracks vs TrialHound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DogTracks
This app helps dog handlers plan, record, and analyze tracking training sessions for disciplines like mantrailing and scent tracking. It provides real-time dog path recording and detailed performance insights on a map, allowing users to improve their training over time.
- Track dog's path in real-time
- Analyze tracking performance
- Map detailed track data
- Record article placement
- Add notes on conditions
- Structure training sessions
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Track and analyze your dog’s tracking training DogTracks is a dog tracking training app for mantrailing, scent tracking, IGP and blood tracking. Track your dog’s path, analyze performance and improve your training. Are you a dedicated dog handler who enjoys tracking training? DogTracks makes it easier to plan, record and analyze your sessions. Tracking Training Made Simple DogTracks is your companion for tracking training. Whether you train mantrailing, IGP tracking or blood tracking, the app helps you structure your training and improve results. Train and Analyze Your Tracks Walk your track, place articles and follow the process step by step. The app shows your track on a detailed map with key data such as length, time and article placement. Real-Time Dog Tracking When your dog starts tracking, DogTracks records your dog’s path in real time. See how your dog works the track and where articles are found. Detailed Training Insights After each session, review both tracks overlaid on the map. Analyze performance, track length and time, and add notes about weather and wind conditions. Built for Tracking Training DogTracks is designed specifically for tracking training and helps you develop your skills over time. Download DogTracks and take your tracking training to the next level.
TrialHound
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The essential companion for every scent work handler. Whether you’re training at home, attending class, preparing for your first trial, or competing every weekend, TrialHound helps you spend less time juggling website tabs, PDFs, and spreadsheets and more time with your dog. TrialHound brings your complete scent work journey together in a single place: discover trials, follow your dog’s titles and results, log training and trial runs, learn from progress, and connect with the scent work community. Use Apple, Google, or Facebook to easily access the same account across the app and website. Now supporting NACSW, AKC Scent Work, USCSS, and UKC Nosework. -------------------------------------------------- FIND TRIALS • Browse upcoming trials in map or list view and search for any trial, dog, handler, host, official, or location across any of the organizations above • View premium details, levels, dates, entry information, weather, nearby hotels, directions, and posted results, all in a single unified trial card • Save your favorites, frequent searches, add trials to your calendar, and get alerts when premiums post or important details change • Find NACSW, AKC, USCSS, and UKC Nosework trials across US, Canada, and Europe TRACK YOUR DOG • Claim your dog by name, NACSW ID, or AKC registration number and automatically connect their complete scent work and title history • Track titles, trial history, notable milestones, and unique level progression per organizations • Add a dog who is still training and start building their journey before trial results are even available then easily connect organization records when they become available. LOG EVERY SEARCH • Log training sessions, classes, practice hides, and trial runs, even when you’re offline • Record search details like odors, weather, unique elements, hides found and missed and, for trials, custom notes, photos, and judge's sheets • Build a lasting record of your dog’s scent work journey through every Q and every title KNOW YOUR DOG • Your dog's unique Noseprint™ combines official results and your own logs into clear performance insights • See strengths by search element and trends over time • TrialHound Pro adds advanced analytics, yearly progress, qualifying patterns, pace tracking, breed comparisons, and more TRAIN SMARTER • TrialCoach answers rule questions, explains the sport, helps find eligible trials, and offers guidance informed by your dog’s history • With Pro, get personalized training plans, areas to practice, and scent games tailored to keep training engaging for you both YOUR SCENT WORK COMMUNITY • Follow dogs, handlers, hosts, officials, and locations • Celebrate titles, share your pack with a QR code, and post photos • Read and leave anonymous reviews of venues, hosts, and officials • Choose what information you share CORE FEATURES ARE ALWAYS FREE • Trial discovery and premium details • Public trial results • Dog and handler profiles • Community feed and title sharing • Saved trials and reviews • Log a Run and Noseprint™ TrialHound Pro adds advanced alerts, expanded search, unlimited dogs and saved trials, nearby pet-friendly hotel recommendations, enhanced analytics, personalized coaching, private run notes used for coach suggestions, judge’s note uploads, additional album photos, and more. Whether you’re working toward your first ORT or your next Summit title, TrialHound is made to support every step of your scent work journey. -------------------------------------------------- TrialHound is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NACSW, the American Kennel Club, USCSS, or United Kennel Club (UKC). Trial information comes from publicly available sources. Always verify official rules, dates, eligibility, and entry requirements with the applicable organization and official premium. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trialhound.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DogTracks at 3 against TrialHound's 1. DogTracks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DogTracks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TrialHound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DogTracks ships an update every 2 weeks, TrialHound fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DogTracks | TrialHound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Dogtracks AB | Jeremiah Palmer |
In-app purchases
DogTracks
- DogTracks Online (month)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- DogTracks Online (year)1 Month trial$34.991 Year
TrialHound
- TrialHound Pro Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- TrialHound Pro Annual1 Year trial$39.991 Year








