Comparison

BISSELL Connect vs Catit®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BISSELL Connect

Manage your connected cleaning devices remotely. Schedule robotic vacuums, access cleaning tips and videos, and reorder supplies. Stay on top of your home's cleanliness from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Cleaning schedules for robotic vacuums
  • Access cleaning tips and videos
  • Reorder supplies like formula and filters
  • View cleaning history
  • Software updates for machines
Features
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Simplify your cleaning routines with the BISSELL Connect App. Did your dog make a mess of breakfast right as you’re heading out the door? Use the app to set a cleaning schedule with your robotic vacuum. Wondering what’s the best way to clean up your cat’s wet or dry mess? Check out our cleaning tips and videos to make the most of your BISSELL device. The BISSELL Connect App gives you the power to manage your connected BISSELL products anytime, anywhere with your smart device, so you can get on with your busy day. BISSELL Connect Features - See the status of your connected BISSELL products and easily reorder formula, brush rolls, and filters. - Analyze your cleaning history. - Access helpful tips, videos, and guides to keep your machines cleaning efficiently. - Adjust settings from the palm of your hand. - Update your cleaning machines and access the latest features and software updates. - Start, stop, dock, set modes and schedule cleans for your robotic vacuum right from your phone. - View and customize your SpinWave R5 map Requirements - Any BISSELL connected product - 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi network

About

Catit®

Control and monitor your Catit PIXI Smart devices remotely. Manage feeding schedules, water fountains, and keep an eye on your cat with integrated cameras. Stay updated on cat care and new products.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Customizable feeding schedules
  • Water fountain management
  • Integrated pet camera
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision functionality
  • Product news and updates
Features
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Whether you want to get the most out of your Catit PIXI Smart device, or just want to stay posted on the latest cat news and brand-new Catit products - this app has got you covered! This free Catit® PIXI® mobile app can be used with the Catit® PIXI® Smart series: The PIXI® Smart Fountain, PIXI® Smart Feeder, PIXI® Smart 6-meal Feeder, PIXI® Smart Mouse Camera, and the PIXI® Vision Smart Feeder. Connect your PIXI® Smart device(s) with the PIXI® Smart Mouse Camera to watch and interact with your cat as you manage their drinking fountain or feeder in the app. Catit® PIXI® Smart Fountain Switch between fountain modes, start the UV-C clarification process with a swipe of your finger and even receive push notifications when it’s time to refill the reservoir or replace the filter. Catit® PIXI® Smart Feeder Provide your cat with timely, portioned dry food meals, even when you’re not at home. Schedule regular feedings without fail or delay, and monitor your cat’s food intake by setting custom meal sizes. Optimize your cat’s custom feeding schedule to reduce leftovers sitting out, keeping your cat’s dry food fresh and safely-stored in the food reservoir. Catit® PIXI® Smart 6-meal Feeder Easily serve up to 6 meals of your cat's favorite wet food, dry food or treats - day or night, in the order you want. Use the included ice packs to keep your cat’s food chilled. The possibilities for feeding your cat a varied diet are truly endless with the Catit PIXI Smart 6-meal Feeder. Catit® PIXI® Smart Mouse Camera This clever camera is a must-have cat parenting tool, as it allows you to learn your cat’s eating and drinking habits, and lets you keep an eye on what your feline is up to, all without having to stick around. Simply point the camera to face the areas you want to monitor, set up to two motion detection zones such as by your cat’s feeder and drinking fountain, and the camera will automatically record and keep track for you. Continue to use the camera at night thanks to automatic night vision. Use the camera log to match your cat’s feeding schedule to their natural feeding pattern, and connect your PIXI Smart Mouse Camera to your other Catit PIXI Smart devices in the PIXI mobile app for a smooth, integrated app experience. Catit® PIXI® Vision Smart Feeder This smart Catit® PIXI® food dispenser has a camera that allows you to get to know your cat’s eating habits so you can schedule their meals to match their natural feeding pattern. Keep an eye on your cat’s feeding dish and call them for mealtime to prevent excess food sitting out. Point the Catit® PIXI® Vision Smart Feeder to face other places of interest such as your garden, or your cat’s drinking fountain, and get notified when motion is detected in those areas. You can even set a custom feeding message and change the LED nightlight whiskers to your favorite color. The Catit® PIXI® Smart series helps you care for your cat from anywhere, at any time.

Screenshots

BISSELL Connect4 screens
Catit®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BISSELL Connect at 4.7 against Catit®'s 2.1. BISSELL Connect also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 17%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 95). Catit®'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BISSELL Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BISSELL Connect has 6.1K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of BISSELL Connect's written reviews are positive against 17% of Catit®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BISSELL Connect ships an update fortnightly, Catit® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BISSELL Connect versus Catit®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBISSELL ConnectCatit®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better2.1 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K — better95
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBISSELL Homecare, Inc.Rolf C Hagen Inc.

Customer experience

BISSELL Connect

All ratings6,111 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.1%

Catit®

All ratings85 ratings
Positive22.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral13.1%
Negative70.0%

User reviews

BISSELL Connect

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning
  • 💯 Great value
  • 🤖 Helpful robot vacuum
  • 🧹 Keeps floors clean

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, logging out)
  • 🤖 Robot gets stuck easily
  • 🔋 Battery life could be better
  • 🧹 Cleaning coverage could be improved
  • 💧 Mopping feature needs work

Catit®

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Reliable connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling
  • 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Glitchy app behavior

Bugs and requests

BISSELL Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App login issues
  • Robot disconnects from WiFi
  • App loses device connection/history

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add remote control/directional controls
  • Improve app functionality (mapping, notifications, settings)
  • Integrate with smart home platforms (Google, Alexa)
  • Display battery percentage in app
  • Ability to silence robot when stuck

Catit®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Deleted schedules reappearing
  • Inaccurate feeding status reporting
  • Pump turning on randomly
  • Dispensing wrong portion sizes
  • Connectivity issues after firmware updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add 'skip meal' function
  • Allow 'feed every X hours' schedule
  • Improve notification controls
  • Add ability to disable screen
  • Implement counter-clockwise tray rotation
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  • Support different schedules per day

In-app purchases

None

BISSELL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Catit®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BISSELL Connect free?
BISSELL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catit® free?
Catit® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BISSELL Connect or Catit®?
BISSELL Connect is rated higher. BISSELL Connect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Catit® averages 2.1 from 95 ratings.
Do BISSELL Connect or Catit® have ads?
Neither BISSELL Connect nor Catit® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BISSELL Connect or Catit®?
BISSELL Connect ships an update fortnightly, and Catit® every 2 months. Most recently, BISSELL Connect was updated on November 1, 2026 and Catit® on October 23, 2026.

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