bObsweep vs Whisker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bObsweep
Remotely control your robotic vacuum, customize cleaning zones, and schedule cleanings. Save multiple home maps and review past cleaning activity. Take full control over your bot's settings for a personalized cleaning experience.
- Remote bot control
- Customizable room maps
- Scheduled cleanings
- Cleaning history logs
- Multiple saved maps
- Cleaning preferences
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Control your bot • Send your bot to clean, charge, or empty Customize your maps • Connect and divide rooms, name rooms, and use NoSweep and NoMop zones View cleaning history logs • Review your bot's past activity with detailed history logs Keep up to 3 saved maps • Ensure every level of your home is kept in pristine condition Schedule cleanings • Have your bot clean when you want, where you want, and how you want by scheduling cleanings Set cleaning preferences • Take full control over your bot's cleaning settings Coming soon • App Help Center
Whisker
Remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled pet devices, including litter boxes and feeders. Receive real-time alerts, track usage insights, and manage schedules from anywhere. Enhance your pet care routine with smart technology.
- Real-time alerts for device status
- Remote control of device functions
- Usage insights and trend tracking
- Flexible feeding schedules
- Multi-robot management
- On-demand pet treat dispensing
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The Whisker app uses our proprietary WhiskerOS™ software to allow you to remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled Whisker device. Use the Whisker app to monitor, control, and get insights from your Whisker devices—including Litter-Robot and Feeder-Robot—anytime, anywhere. Works with Litter-Robot 3 Connect, Litter-Robot 4, Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot 5 Pro, Litter-Robot EVO, PetTag, and Feeder-Robot. Litter-Robot features - Real-time alerts: Know when a cycle starts, pauses, or the drawer needs emptying. - Litter & waste status: See litter level and waste drawer status at a glance. - Usage insights: Track trends that help you monitor your cat's routine. - Remote controls: Adjust cycle delay time, lock the control panel, toggle night light, or schedule sleep mode. - Multi-robot support: Set up and manage multiple units in one place. Feeder-Robot features - Flexible schedules: Create and edit feeding schedules from your phone. - Snack on demand: Dispense a snack anytime, wherever you are. - Low-food & issue alerts: Get notified when food is low or if the feeder needs attention. - Feeding insights: View weekly and monthly trends. Setup & requirements - Camera permission for QR code onboarding. - Wi-Fi: Visible, password-protected IPv4 network. All models support 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz is supported on select Pro models only. Use 2.4 GHz for all others. - Location Services: Enable during onboarding to help the app find your Wi-Fi network. Features may vary by device and model.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Whisker at 4.8 against bObsweep's 3.7. Whisker also leads on ratings volume (147K vs 449) and device support (3 vs 1). bObsweep's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whisker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 147K ratings behind it against 449, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of bObsweep's written reviews are positive against 52% of Whisker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
bObsweep ships an update monthly, Whisker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | bObsweep | Whisker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (449 ratings) | 4.8 (147K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 51.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 449 | 147K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bobsweep Inc. | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets |
Customer experience
bObsweep
Whisker
User reviews
bObsweep
From 449 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great vacuum, cleans well
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful mapping and scheduling features
- 🚀 Efficient cleaning
- 👍 Convenient self-emptying feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Mapping bugs and inaccuracies
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Vacuum gets stuck frequently
- 🐛 Vacuum doesn't always empty properly
Whisker
From 147K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient, hassle-free
- 👍 Keeps litter box clean and odor-free
- 💡 Tracks cat usage and weight
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent false 'drawer full' notifications
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions and interrupted cycles
- 🔋 Drains phone battery with constant notifications
Bugs and requests
bObsweep
Reported bugs
4 issues- Maps disappearing after updates
- Vacuum disconnecting from Wi-Fi
- App unable to connect to vacuum
- Scheduled cleanings not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to control vacuum remotely
- Notification when vacuum gets stuck
- Better integration with smart home assistants
- More customization options for cleaning schedules
- Smaller no-go zones
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- Ability to prioritize room cleaning order
Whisker
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently disconnects from litter box
- App fails to properly register litter box
- Litter box gets stuck in cleaning cycle
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable cleaning cycle settings
- Ability to identify which cat used the litter box
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Better integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
bObsweep
No in-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
