Dog owners
Add your dog, scan the nose and get a unique Nose_ID. Nothing invasive and no cost, for every dog in the house.
Live YapScan
Your dog's ID, in a single scan. A unique nose print, free.
Just like a human fingerprint, every dog's nose print is unique. YapScan scans it with your phone, uses AI to create a unique Nose_ID and stores your dog's details, so if they're ever lost, whoever finds them can bring them home.
Partnered with and endorsed by the NSPCA · Free and non-invasive · A DevShift and Badger Group venture
The app Live
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scan to a unique Nose_ID
Free
for every dog owner
Who it's for
For everyone who loves dogs, and everyone who finds one.
YapScan connects dog owners, people who find a lost dog and a community that wants every dog to make it home.
People who find a dog
Scan the dog's nose with Found a Pet, add its color and location, and if there's a match you get the owner's contact details.
Animal welfare and community
YapScan is partnered with and endorsed by the NSPCA. The goal: a future where anyone with a smartphone can recognize any dog.
How it works
Simple steps, and a scan that takes seconds.
Add your dog
Name, gender, color and breed. A few simple details and you're set.
Scan the nose
Follow the in-app guidance to frame the nose. The scan takes seconds, and AI creates a unique Nose_ID from hundreds of data points.
Details stay safe
The Nose_ID and your dog's details are stored securely in the YapScan identification system.
Lost dogs get home
Whoever finds a dog scans its nose. If there's a match, they get the owner's contact details.
What's inside
Smart dog identification, on your phone.
Nose print scanning
Every dog's nose has a unique pattern of dimples, dots and ridges. YapScan turns it into a one-of-a-kind identifier.
AI-powered Nose_ID
Advanced models and algorithms analyze hundreds of data points to create a unique ID for every dog.
Found a Pet
Searches for a match by nose scan, color and location, then connects the finder with the owner.
All your dogs in one place
My Pets keeps every registered dog together, with no limit on how many you add.
Nothing invasive
A digital alternative to microchips and collar tags. Anyone with a phone can create a Nose_ID, at no cost.
Easy to share
Send YapScan to family and friends by text, email, WhatsApp and social media.
Partnership
Partnered with and endorsed by the NSPCA.
The NSPCA has been protecting animals since 1954. YapScan and the NSPCA share the same commitment: animal welfare, and serving and protecting all animals.
- Free for dog owners
- No invasive procedure
- Details stored securely
FAQ
YapScan questions
What does YapScan do?
YapScan is a free app that identifies dogs by their nose print. One phone scan creates a unique Nose_ID with AI, and the details are stored so a lost dog can be reunited with its owner.
How can a dog be identified by its nose?
Just like a human fingerprint, every dog's nose has a unique pattern of dimples, dots and ridges, combined with the shape of the nostrils. YapScan's AI analyzes hundreds of data points from the scan to create a unique identifier.
Does YapScan replace a microchip?
YapScan is a free, non-invasive digital alternative to identification methods like microchips and collar tags. Where the law requires dogs to be microchipped, as it does in Israel, YapScan adds a layer of identification rather than replacing that requirement.
Where can I download YapScan?
YapScan is available free for iPhone on the App Store and for Android on Google Play. Both links are on this page.
How is YapScan related to DevShift?
YapScan is a joint venture of DevShift and the Badger Group. DevShift co-owns the app and builds it.
Protect your dog, in a single scan.
Download YapScan free, scan the nose and create a Nose_ID. On the App Store and Google Play.