ATN Obsidian vs Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATN Obsidian
Connect to your ATN optical device via Wi-Fi to stream live video, capture photos and videos, and customize device settings. Enjoy a seamless experience with your ATN hardware.
- Connect to ATN optical devices
- Live video streaming
- Shoot photos
- Record videos
- Configure device settings
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With this ATN Obsidian application you can connect to your ATN optical device via built-in wifi network capability. This enables you to watch live video streaming from the device, shoot photos or videos and configure device settings for your personal needs.
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Track your dogs in real-time with this GPS system and app. Monitor up to 21 dogs within a 9-mile range, featuring enhanced e-collar commands and customizable fence options. Share tracking data and utilize offline maps for exploration.
- Real-time GPS dog tracking
- Track up to 21 dogs
- 9-mile range
- Enhanced e-collar commands
- GPS fence options (E-Fence, Geo-Fence, Mobile-Fence)
- Share tracking data
- Custom offline maps
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Cut’em loose. Explore more. Track your dogs real time with Dogtra PATHFINDER2. The new PATHFINDER2 is NOT compatible with PATHFINDER series. A feature packed new Dogtra PATHFINDER2 is a complete GPS tracking system with a FREE real time tracking and training app with FREE map, trailing up to 21 dogs concurrently within a 9-mile range. (Range may vary depending on terrain and your surroundings) The app is also available on a smart watch. Paired with a new GPS Connector’s tactile “E-COLLAR FUNCTION” button, PATHFINDER2 is more optimized for action without interruption. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has enhanced e-collar commands: Nick/Constant stimulation, Tone, plus new Pager Vibration and LED Locate light. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has updated GPS fence options, which now includes E-Fence along with Geo-Fence and Mobile-Fence. You can also share tracking with other PATHFINDER2 users, select notification preset per activity type, put GPS receivers to sleep mode, have GPS Connector to alert Bluetooth range or beep to locate itself, and use custom offline maps. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app requires the Dogtra PATHFINDER2 system to operate. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app works with iOS 14.0 and up with Bluetooth 5.0. The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app works with Apple Watch series 5 and up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dogtra PATHFINDER2 at 4.3 against ATN Obsidian's 2.8. Dogtra PATHFINDER2 also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 73). ATN Obsidian's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dogtra PATHFINDER2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dogtra PATHFINDER2 has 1.8K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of ATN Obsidian's written reviews are positive against 32% of Dogtra PATHFINDER2's.
ATN Obsidian ships an update every 4 months, Dogtra PATHFINDER2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ATN Obsidian | Dogtra PATHFINDER2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (73 ratings) | 4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | 31.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 73 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATN | Dogtra |
Customer experience
ATN Obsidian
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Bugs and requests
ATN Obsidian
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
Reported bugs
5 issues- E-fence not working properly after updates
- Collar connectivity issues and random disconnections
- App crashing on startup or during use
- Inaccurate GPS location tracking
- Collar light and stimulation level issues
Requested features
5 requests- Easier e-fence setup and boundary editing
- Ability to share collar access across multiple devices
- Improved app organization and user interface
- Haptic feedback for collar button presses
- More map data updates and customization options
In-app purchases
ATN Obsidian
No in-app purchases
Dogtra PATHFINDER2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ATN Obsidian free?
Is Dogtra PATHFINDER2 free?
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Do ATN Obsidian or Dogtra PATHFINDER2 have ads?
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