Ruffy

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  iPhone owners wanting a guided training path
• Free plan
  Yes
• Trainer access
  None
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • 50+ lessons cover 16 commands, with videos and step-by-step instructions
  • Skip familiar commands to resume at a more suitable point
  • Combines walk mapping, health logs and training streaks

• Where it doesn't

  • Full lesson path requires a subscription
  • Complete walk history and multiple-dog profiles are subscription features
  • Built for iOS rather than a broad range of platforms

Our verdict on Ruffy

Ruffy brings guided dog training and everyday care tracking into a mobile app for owners of puppies and adult dogs. Its positive-reinforcement path includes more than 50 lessons across 16 commands, with short, step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations. Owners can skip commands a dog already knows, making the guided progression more suitable for dogs at different stages. It is aimed at people who want a structured route through foundational cues, obedience, impulse control and tricks, rather than access to a trainer through the app.

Training tools include a built-in clicker and marker-word practice, alongside progress tracking, streaks, badges and daily reminders. The free plan includes core features and the first training commands; a subscription unlocks the full lesson path. This gives owners a way to begin with the introductory material before paying for access to the broader curriculum. According to the official App Store listing, Premium is offered weekly or yearly, and it displays in-app purchase amounts of $4.99 and $49.99 without tying each amount to a specific billing period. Subscription prices are shown in the app before purchase.

Ruffy extends beyond lessons with mapped walk route, distance and time tracking, photos pinned to walk locations, and weight and bathroom logs with activity trends. The subscription also adds complete walk history and profiles for multiple dogs. It suits iPhone owners who want training and basic care records together, especially those who value a guided path that can skip familiar commands. Owners seeking trainer access, or those who want a platform beyond iOS, should look elsewhere; the published platform fit is iOS, and trainer access is not part of the offering.

Ruffy pricing

Ruffy fact sheet

Alternatives to Ruffy

• DDogoGuided dog training with personalized plans and video feedback, paid after a 7-day trial.7.9
• HHundeoA self-guided training app with tailored plans, offline videos and web and mobile access.7.8
• EEveryDoggyA guided training app with personalized plans, behavior programs, and trainer video feedback.7.7

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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Last updated 4 Oct 2026 · How we research and update