Time To Pet vs Dog Walker Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time To Pet
This app streamlines pet care management for registered users. Staff can manage schedules, complete services, and send client updates. Clients can message, update profiles, request services, and pay invoices.
- Schedule review for staff
- Service completion for staff
- Client updates
- Messaging for clients
- Profile management for clients
- Service requests for clients
- Invoice viewing and payment
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The Time To Pet mobile application is a companion app for pet sitting and dog walking companies registered with Time To Pet. The app can be used by both staff members and clients to supplement their pet sitting software. Staff members can use the app to quickly review their scheduled events, complete services and send updates to clients. Clients can use the app to view and send messages, update their profile, review and request services and view and pay invoices. Companies must already be registered and have an active account on Time To Pet in order for their staff members and clients to be able to use the app. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life (Staff app only)
Dog Walker Central
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Dog Walker Central is the all-in-one app for professional dog walkers, pet care providers, and the clients who love them. Providers run their entire day from their pocket — and pet parents can book, pay, and follow along on every walk. FOR WALKERS & PET CARE PROS YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE • See today's visits with times, pets, and statuses in one clean view • One-tap directions to every client's home • Track what's done, what's in progress, and what's next GPS-TRACKED VISITS • Check in and out of every visit with location verification • Live walk tracking clients can follow in real time • Send photo updates so owners never miss a moment EVERY PET'S DETAILS, ALWAYS HANDY • Feeding instructions, medications, and medical alerts right on the visit screen • Priority care notes flagged so nothing gets missed • Visit notes to record how every walk went BUILT FOR YOUR BUSINESS • Manage your availability and time off • Track your earnings • Message clients without giving out your number FOR PET PARENTS • Book walks and visits in seconds • Watch your dog's walk live on the map with GPS tracking • Get photo updates and arrival notifications • Keep your pet's care instructions, vet info, and preferences up to date • View invoices and pay securely from your phone • Chat directly with your walker Whether you're a solo walker, managing a whole team, or a pet parent who wants peace of mind, Dog Walker Central keeps every walk connected. Download Dog Walker Central — happy dogs, happy clients.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Time To Pet at every 3 days against Dog Walker Central's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time To Pet ships an update every 3 days, Dog Walker Central monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time To Pet | Dog Walker Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (241 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 241 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sweet Spearmint Software, LLC | Foundational Capital LLC |
Bugs and requests
Time To Pet
Reported bugs
10 issues- Notifications not appearing on phone after updates
- App freezes when location services are disabled
- Scheduled dates disappearing from client view
- Past dates showing in 'Upcoming' column
- Text alignment issues in conversation section
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- Incomplete pet profiles blocking scheduling
- Unable to delete accidental pet entries
- Phone battery drains rapidly during use
- Messaging interface becomes unreadable with longer messages
- Inconsistent notification delivery across platforms
Requested features
18 requests- Apple Watch app compatibility
- Dark mode for battery efficiency
- Display written day of week in date selectors (e.g., 'Monday 24 Nov 2025')
- 'All Day' option for time-off requests
- Ability to cancel cancellation requests
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- Monthly or list view of scheduled services
- Sliding week navigation instead of full jumps
- Medication section with time-specific visibility for sitters
- Route optimization map for multiple daily visits
- Automatic visit reminders and notifications
- Ability to approve/deny requests from mobile app
- Direct messaging from home screen
- Multi-user account access for shared clients
- Payroll integration for hourly employees
- Auto text response option for after-hours
- Calendar selector for scheduling (cherry-pick dates)
- Downloadable pet photos from reports
- Visible appointment times in schedule view
Dog Walker Central
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Time To Pet
No in-app purchases
Dog Walker Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Time To Pet free?
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Do Time To Pet or Dog Walker Central have ads?
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