Dogo vs Zigzag vs Woofz: Which Dog Training App Fits You?
An honest, sourced head-to-head of Dogo, Zigzag, and Woofz — features, pricing, ratings, and human vs AI help — to match one to your dog.
You’ve narrowed it down to a training app, and now three names keep coming up: Dogo, Zigzag, and Woofz. They look similar in the App Store — bright icons, “train your dog at home”, a free trial — but they’re built around different ideas of what training help should be.
This guide lines them up on the things that actually change your daily experience: who the app is really for, what you pay, whether a human ever looks at your dog, and how the AI helps. Every feature, price, and rating below comes from each app’s own App Store listing and website, checked on September 23, 2026.
One disclosure up front: Pawsho (that’s us) makes a training app too. It isn’t the focus here, and it doesn’t fit every reader — but since it’s a real option for one specific situation, we mention it honestly near the end.
Quick picks
- Best big trick library plus trainer video feedback: Dogo
- Best for a brand-new puppy with live human chat: Zigzag
- Best for training plus general care tracking (walks, grooming, calendar): Woofz
- Best if you’re stuck on one specific behavior problem: Pawsho (ours — see below)
How we compared
We pulled each app’s US App Store page and official website and copied features and prices straight from that text. Ratings and review counts come from Apple’s public lookup API and the US Google Play listings. Prices are US-storefront USD and change often — several apps list multiple price points for the same plan, which usually means promotions or tests. Treat every number as “as listed on September 23, 2026,” and confirm inside the app before you subscribe.
Dogo
Dogo (from Dogo App GmbH) describes itself as helping “dog parents to train their dogs at home and build stronger relationships,” with a subtitle of “Puppy Potty Trainer & Tricks.” It’s one of the few here that’s clearly built for both puppies and adult dogs.
- Standout features: A “library of 100+ dog tricks with video instructions,” a built-in clicker and whistle, and a genuinely useful human touch — you can “send a video exam to the Dogo trainer and get feedback on your puppy’s performance.” There are 12 named behavior programs, including Stop Dog Jumping, Potty Training, Leash Walking, and Perfect Recall.
- Pricing (as listed): A 7-day free trial, then a subscription; the listing shows plans across “1 month” and “12 months,” plus a “Premium Lifetime” option at $299.99. A free tier is not confirmed — in a 2023 review reply the developer said they’d “decided to require a paid subscription.”
- Platforms: iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android.
- Ratings: 4.8 from about 17,224 App Store ratings; 4.6 from 129K on Google Play.
- Who it suits: Owners who want a large trick library and the reassurance of trainer feedback on video, on either iOS or Android.
- Worth knowing: A recurring theme in App Store reviews is frustration that the app moved from free to paid, and one 2023 reviewer felt “the app advances you through skills too quickly.” AI chat is not confirmed on the listing.
Zigzag
Zigzag (PetCare Services Ltd) leans hard into one audience. Its listing calls it “the perfect app for dog training beginners” and claims, in the company’s own words, “We’re the only app dedicated to puppyhood.” If you have a young puppy, it’s the most focused option of the three.
- Standout features: A “personalised puppy training programme by age and breed,” “3 fun daily lessons,” and “over 250 puppy training lessons with ‘how-to’ videos.” Crucially, it offers “24/7 live-chat with our experts” alongside “ask our AI anything.” Behavior topics include barking, biting, crate training, leash pulling, and socialization.
- Pricing (as listed): A 7-day free trial plus some free learning content (“start today for free,” per the website). Listed plans run around $9.99/month and annual plans from roughly $24.99 to $49.99.
- Platforms: iPhone (and iPod touch) and Android.
- Ratings: 4.8 from about 3,902 App Store ratings; 4.7 from 5.59K on Google Play.
- Who it suits: First-time owners of a young puppy who want a tailored plan and on-demand human help.
- Worth knowing: Adult-dog coverage is not confirmed — the app is built around puppyhood. One 2024 App Store reviewer was “charged without the warning that was promised” before the trial converted; the developer replied that trial reminders are “managed by your app store,” and the reviewer later raised their rating after good support.
Woofz
Woofz (nove8 LTD) casts the widest net. It bills itself as an “all-inclusive dog training app” with the subtitle “Tricks trainer & care tracker” — training plus a chunk of everyday dog admin.
- Standout features: A “behavior program” for barking, chewing, and biting; a “24/7 AI Assistant” for instant answers; a walking tracker; a “doggy calendar”; and “care routines” for grooming and wellness. The website adds a “customized training plan” based on breed and goals, a clicker, “+150 training lessons,” multiple dog profiles, and a “1x1 video session with dog trainer.”
- Pricing (as listed): A 3-day free trial on some plans. The description lists weekly options at $7.99 and $9.99, quarterly at $29.99, and yearly at $29.99, $49.99, and $59.99. Which plan includes the 1 video session is not confirmed, and a free tier is not confirmed.
- Platforms: iPhone and Android.
- Ratings: 4.6 from about 56,306 App Store ratings — by far the largest review base here — and 4.1 from 51.8K on Google Play. (Woofz’s website separately claims “4.8 on App Store,” which doesn’t match the 4.6 on the current US listing; treat that as a company self-claim.)
- Who it suits: Owners who want training bundled with general care tracking and an AI assistant, for a puppy or an adult dog.
- Worth knowing: One 2025 App Store reviewer said they were charged after cancelling, and the developer’s reply explains why this happens: subscriptions bought via the App Store and via the website “operate separately, [so] canceling one doesn’t automatically cancel the other.” Cancel wherever you subscribed. One 2025 reviewer with an already-trained dog also found the plan “way too basic.” Our Woofz review covers its plans and how to cancel in more detail.
Feature comparison
| App | App Store rating (count) | Google Play | Free option | Human trainer access | AI chat | Puppy vs adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogo | 4.8 (17,224) | 4.6 (129K) | 7-day trial | Video exam feedback | Not confirmed | Both |
| Zigzag | 4.8 (3,902) | 4.7 (5.59K) | 7-day trial + some free content | 24/7 live chat | Yes | Puppy-focused |
| Woofz | 4.6 (56,306) | 4.1 (51.8K) | 3-day trial (some plans) | 1 video (website) | Yes | Both |
The apps aren’t really competing on the same thing. Dogo sells a trick library with trainer feedback, Zigzag sells a puppyhood curriculum with live humans, and Woofz sells training plus everyday care tracking. Match the app to your dog’s stage and your actual sticking point — not to the highest star rating.
Pawsho — the disclosed fourth option
Full disclosure again: this one’s ours. Pawsho starts from a different place than a lesson library. Instead of a fixed curriculum, it starts from your problem — you tell it your dog, your goal, and what you’ve already tried (“jumps on guests,” “pulls on walks,” “bites hands”), and it builds a plan shaped by your dog’s breed, what they already know, and where you’re stuck.
Each exercise comes with simple session instructions: when to reward, what response to watch for. When something isn’t working, you tell Pawsho what happened and ask what to try next — and that chat can update the plan. It also handles breed-aware care questions, vaccine and medication reminders, and vet-visit summaries.
Honest limits: Pawsho is iPhone only for now (no Android yet), and there’s no live human trainer chat or video. If you want a person to look at your dog, Zigzag or Dogo fit better. It runs on a Pawsho Pro subscription, yearly (with a 3-day trial) or monthly.
How to choose
Considering apps beyond these three, like Puppr or Pupford? Our best dog training apps of 2026 roundup covers six.
- By your dog’s age: A young puppy? Zigzag’s age-and-breed curriculum is the most focused. An adult dog with settled habits? Dogo or Woofz cover adults; Zigzag’s adult coverage is not confirmed.
- By problem type: Want tricks and obedience? Dogo’s 100+ trick library leads. Want to attack one behavior — jumping, pulling, biting? A plan that starts from that exact problem (Pawsho, or Dogo’s named programs) beats a generic lesson feed.
- By whether you want a human: Zigzag (24/7 live chat) and Dogo (video feedback) put a person in the loop. Woofz lists a 1 video session on its website. Pawsho does not offer human trainers.
- By budget: All three main apps run on subscriptions with trials — Dogo and Zigzag 7 days, Woofz 3 days on some plans. Cancel in the same place you subscribed, especially with Woofz’s separate web and App Store billing.
- By platform: Dogo, Zigzag, and Woofz are all on Android. Pawsho is iPhone only for now.
While you’re weighing training, it’s worth knowing your dog’s life stage too — our size-aware dog age calculator and guide to when a dog becomes a senior can tell you whether you’re still in the puppy-plan window or well past it.
Frequently asked questions
Are dog training apps actually worth it?
For everyday skills — sit, stay, recall, potty training, loose-leash walking — a good app gives you structured lessons on your own schedule. They’re most valuable when you follow the plan consistently rather than dipping in and out.
Is there a genuinely free option?
Zigzag offers “free pup training learning content” alongside its trial. Dogo’s free tier is not confirmed — the developer has said a subscription is required after the 7-day trial — and Woofz’s free tier is not confirmed beyond a 3-day trial on some plans. Always confirm inside the app before you subscribe, since prices and free content change.
Which app is best for an older or already-trained dog?
Dogo and Woofz both target adults as well as puppies, and a large trick library keeps a smart, already-trained dog engaged. Zigzag is built around puppyhood, so it may feel limited once your dog is grown.
Can a training app fix aggression or severe anxiety?
No — and no honest app should claim to. Real aggression, sudden behavior changes, or severe separation anxiety warrant a qualified trainer or a veterinary behaviorist who can assess your dog in person. Use apps for skill-building and everyday manners, not for serious behavioral or medical issues.
Whichever you choose, the win isn’t the app — it’s the habit. Pick the one whose format you’ll actually open each day, and you’ll stay one step ahead of your dog’s next stage instead of scrambling to catch up.
Sources
All checked on September 23, 2026: Dogo on the App Store · Zigzag on the App Store · Woofz on the App Store · woofz.com