Comparison

MySurrey vs Only Dogs

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

Head to head
About

MySurrey

This app serves as a central hub for city services, consolidating existing tools and introducing new features for residents. It provides access to job and event listings, local amenities, and news updates, making it easier to engage with the community.

Highlights
  • Job, Event, and News listings
  • Youth-friendly amenity finder
  • Location of local facilities
  • Add events to calendar
  • Share city news and events
Features
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This app is a one-stop-shop for Surrey residents that will include existing mobile apps from the City like Rethink Waste and Surrey Request, as well as introduce new services. This app is the first of its kind for municipalities in BC. Features include: •Job, Event and News listings •Youth-friendly listings of the closest skate parks, youth centres, pools and arenas •Location of the closest libraries, off-lease dog parks, tennis courts, water parks, arenas with information including hours of operation and features available at that location •Ability to easily add city events to their smartphone calendar and share city events and news stories over email or social media.

About

Only Dogs

Features
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Only Dogs is a complete ecosystem dedicated to the canine lifestyle, designed for dog owners who are looking for more than just a social app. It brings together contests, rewards, exclusive offers, creative tools, and community features into a single, engaging platform. Contests and Real Prizes Only Dogs offers regular photo and participation-based contests where users compete, vote, climb the rankings, and win real prizes. Creative themes, seasonal events, and activity challenges keep the community engaged and motivated. Exclusive Deals and Promo Codes Through the Only Dogs Marketplace, users enjoy exclusive discounts, promo codes, and curated offers from brands and businesses in the canine industry. AI Image Generator Transform your dog’s photos into unique creations using advanced AI styles. Create cartoons, fantasy scenes, realistic composites, and much more with customizable options. All generated images are automatically saved to your personal gallery within the app. Dog Park News Feed A global, dog-dedicated news feed where users share photos, videos, and stories. Follow other dogs, grow your pack, and interact within a positive community entirely centered on the canine world. Groups and Communities Join themed or breed-specific groups to exchange advice on training, nutrition, health, behavior, breed differences, and more. You can also create your own groups, subject to administrator approval. Dogs Near Me Find dog owners nearby by distance or breed, connect with local users, and safely organize meetups or playdates for your dog. Perfect for social dogs and their owners. Dog-Friendly Places Map Discover parks, cafés, trails, shops, and services recommended by the community. Add new locations, leave reviews, upload photos, and confidently explore places where dogs are welcome. AI Training and Care Assistant Ask questions, upload photos, and receive personalized AI guidance on behavior, basic training, symptoms, and general care. The AI follows up with additional questions to provide practical advice while encouraging veterinary consultation when needed. Only Dogs brings dog owners together through contests, creative activities, discoveries, exclusive offers, and a genuine community—creating a complete digital universe entirely dedicated to dogs and their humans.

Screenshots

MySurrey4 screens
Only Dogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Only Dogs at every 6 weeks against MySurrey's every 7 months. Only Dogs also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySurrey ships an update every 7 months, Only Dogs every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MySurrey versus Only Dogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySurreyOnly Dogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of SurreyChemick Management Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MySurrey

No in-app purchases

None

Only Dogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySurrey free?
MySurrey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Only Dogs free?
Only Dogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySurrey or Only Dogs have ads?
Neither MySurrey nor Only Dogs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySurrey or Only Dogs?
MySurrey ships an update every 7 months, and Only Dogs every 6 weeks. Most recently, MySurrey was updated on October 7, 2026 and Only Dogs on October 25, 2026.

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