Comparison

Flic App vs Braver Dogs

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

Head to head
About

Flic App

This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.

Highlights
  • Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub
  • Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold)
  • Control smart lights and music
  • Remote camera control
  • Send location messages
  • Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier
Read full description

Flic is the original Smart Button. This app enables you to use and personalize Flic buttons. Create shortcuts in your life with a simple push of a button. OVERVIEW • Connect Flic buttons to your phone or Flic Hub • Select among all your favorite services and connected devices • Configure actions on push, double-push or push-and-hold, rotate or swipe gestures. • Create powerful combinations and build your routines • No effect on your phone’s battery life INSPIRATION - USE FLIC TO: • Control your Smart Lights (Matter, Philips Hue, LIFX, IKEA, ...) • Control your Music (Sonos, Spotify, Apple Music, ...) • Control your Camera and take pictures from afar • Send an message with your GPS position to friends and family • Connect Flic to IFTTT, Zapier or MS PowerAutomate for even more integrations • Integrate into custom setups with HTTP requests • And much, much more! Read more about Flic at https://flic.io If you use any of the GPS enabled functionality: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We do not retain location data. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at https://flic.io/tos and https://flic.io/privacy-policy respectively.

About

Braver Dogs

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This App is a part of Braver Dogs Sound Training System created to simplify the process of rehabilitating dogs with fear responses to fireworks, thunder, loud noises and all kinds of other sounds that dogs learn to be afraid of. This App can also be used together with Braver Dogs Sound Training System to train dogs to prevent noise phobia, noise sensitivity, noise reactivity, noise aversion, and general noise stress to develop. Sound phobia is a significant welfare problem for pet dogs, with up to half the pet dog population react fearfully to some sounds. Please note that whilst everyone can download this App only users training with Braver Dogs and attending Braver Dogs courses will actually be able to use the App.

Screenshots

Flic App4 screens
Braver Dogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Braver Dogs at none against Flic App's 1. Braver Dogs also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flic App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Braver Dogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flic App ships an update monthly, Braver Dogs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flic App versus Braver Dogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlic AppBraver Dogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShortcut LabsBraver Dogs

Bugs and requests

Flic App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
  • App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
  • Hub firmware update failures
  • HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
  • App login crashes and freezes
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  • Buttons not detected by phone app despite hub programming
  • Connection loss with Sonos speakers
  • Alexa integration breaking after updates
  • WeMo integration broken for extended periods
  • Trådfri gateway pairing failures
  • App crashes when setting Advanced push and twist actions
  • Forced portrait mode on iPad
  • App loses hub connection during programming
  • Music control commands not executing reliably
  • App forgets provider authorization frequently
  • Bluetooth server crashes affecting audio playback
  • Playlist subfolder navigation broken beyond 2 levels deep

Requested features

18 requests
  • Native iOS Shortcuts support
  • Background app execution without keeping app open
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Landscape orientation support for iPad
  • Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat
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  • Support for hidden WiFi networks
  • SmartThings integration
  • Siri voice control activation
  • HTTP request headers support for enterprise IoT
  • Virtual keyboard emulation (F13-F24 keys)
  • Per-button sound control settings
  • Counter reset functionality
  • Battery level and connection status indicators
  • Ability to open apps directly on iPhone
  • Matter protocol full support
  • IFTTT integration restoration
  • GoPro and camera integration
  • Chromecast audio control

Braver Dogs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flic App

One-time1
  • pack of 20 credits$0.99
None

Braver Dogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flic App free?
Flic App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braver Dogs free?
Braver Dogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flic App or Braver Dogs have ads?
Flic App shows ads; Braver Dogs does not.
Which is updated more often, Flic App or Braver Dogs?
Flic App ships an update monthly, and Braver Dogs every 3 months. Most recently, Flic App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Braver Dogs on October 20, 2026.

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