# DogTracks vs Longspur

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Longspur at 100% against DogTracks's 60%. Longspur also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). DogTracks's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DogTracks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Longspur asks for nothing beyond the download.

Longspur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DogTracks has 54 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of DogTracks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Longspur's.

DogTracks ships an update every 2 weeks, Longspur every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DogTracks | Longspur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogtracks-tracking-training/id847719412/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dogtracks AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540763840) | [Jared Hefner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794999520) |

## What reviewers say

### DogTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogtracks-tracking-training/id847719412)

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.

**Highlights:** Track dog's path in real-time, Analyze tracking performance, Map detailed track data, Record article placement, Add notes on conditions, Structure training sessions

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DogTracks Online (month) | $6.99 | per month |
| DogTracks Online (year) | $34.99 | per year |


### Longspur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longspur/id6794999518)

Connects hunters with certified tracking dog handlers and thermal drone pilots for efficient game recovery. Offers wildlife management tools like heatmaps and outbreak reports. Also facilitates pet recovery services.

**Highlights:** Game recovery with dog handlers and drone pilots, Wildlife management tools (heatmaps, outbreak maps), Pet recovery services, Real-time request status updates, Hunter and tracker profiles, Public wildlife observation maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DogTracks free?

DogTracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Longspur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DogTracks or Longspur?

Longspur is rated higher. DogTracks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Longspur averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do DogTracks or Longspur have ads?

Neither DogTracks nor Longspur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DogTracks or Longspur?

DogTracks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Longspur every 3 days. Most recently, DogTracks was updated on October 21, 2026 and Longspur on October 13, 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.*