# Sniffspot - Private Dog Parks

> Rent private dog parks for safe dog exercise - swim, hike, train, play and more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sniffspot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sniffspot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sniffspot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sniffspot Inc.
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 373,063
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (4,727 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.21.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2018-10-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sniffspot)
- **Website:** [https://www.sniffspot.com/](https://www.sniffspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sniffspot.com/privacy-policy](https://www.sniffspot.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sniffspot makes it easy to find and book private dog parks near you for safe, off-leash play. Every booking is 100% private, with buffer time between visits and spaces ranging from fenced yards to dog water parks, indoor parks, and private hiking trails.

Ideal for reactive dogs, training, or peaceful outings, Sniffspot also helps hosts monetize private spaces with secure payments, 2M liability insurance, and friendly 7-day support. Optional membership provides prepaid credits for regular play.

## Rankings

- #116,725 — Overall
- #138 — Lifestyle (Free)
- #23 — dogs

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sniffspot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Sniffspot for enabling safe, off-leash play and supporting dogs that can’t use public parks, with many noting a broad range of venues and benefits for apartment dwellers and reactive or high-energy dogs. However, the dominant concern is the pricing model: a subscription/credit system that many users feel is expensive, opaque, or inflexible. Additional pain points include needing an account to even view spots, credits that expire monthly, and occasional signup/trial issues or uneven host responsiveness.

### Pros

- Enables off-leash play in secure, private locations, especially for reactive dogs.
- Great for apartment dwellers without yards and dogs that can't go to public parks.
- Offers a wide variety of locations and options for dog owners.
- Provides positive experiences and memories by giving dogs safe spaces to run and play.

### Cons

- Pricing model based on subscriptions/credits is controversial, often perceived as expensive or confusing.
- Need to sign up or create an account to view or search spots, limiting upfront exploration.
- Credits expire monthly and there is no straightforward pay-per-use option, reducing flexibility.
- Some issues with trial signup/usage and uneven host responsiveness.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sniffspot)