Tumble vs Zigzag
Zigzag is a puppy programme with coaches. Tumble adds a potty timer, walks, meals and health, for cats and dogs. Compared from the store listings.
We make Tumble. We've tried to be fair: every fact about other apps comes from their own App Store or Google Play listing, checked on October 29, 2026. If something has changed, tell us and we'll fix it.
The short answer
Pick Zigzag if
You have a new puppy and want the biggest puppy programme with coaches.
Pick Tumble if
You want a potty timer, walks, meals and a health log in one app, or you have a cat too.
Side by side
| Feature | Tumble | Zigzag |
|---|---|---|
| Cats | Yes | Not described |
| Dogs | Yes | Yes |
| Step-by-step training lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in clicker | Yes | Not described |
| Game library | Yes | Not described |
| Walk tracking | Yes | Not described |
| Meal log | Yes | Not described |
| Health log (weight, meds, vaccines) | Yes | Not described |
| Report for the vet | Yes | Not described |
| Reminders | Yes | Not described |
| Share with family or a sitter | Yes | Not described |
| Certificates | Yes | Not described |
| Apple Watch | Yes | Not described |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Human trainer or coach | Not described | Yes |
| AI assistant | Not described | Not described |
"Not described" means we couldn't find it in the app's store listing. It may still exist. Checked October 29, 2026
Zigzag
A puppy and dog training app with over 250 lessons, a plan by age and breed, messaging with training coaches and nutrition advice.
Where Zigzag is strong
- A very large puppy lesson library
- Coaches you can message
- Plans by age and breed
Tumble
One app for cats and dogs: training lessons, a game library, GPS walks with potty stops, a meal log that stops double feeding, and a health log with a vet report. Works solo; share with a sitter when you want.
Fill today's basket.
Every lesson, game, walk and meal you log drops a toy in the basket. Six toys and the day is done.
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