Comparison

Auto Feeder vs Petnow

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

Head to head
About

Auto Feeder

Monitor and feed your pets remotely with this smart device. It features a camera, microphone, and speaker for real-time interaction, allowing you to dispense food manually or automatically at scheduled times and portions. The large capacity tank and dual power supply ensure your pet is cared for even during extended absences.

Highlights
  • Remote pet monitoring with camera
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Scheduled and manual feeding
  • Customizable portion control
  • Large food capacity
  • Infrared sensor to prevent overfeeding
  • Dual power supply (adapter & battery)
Features
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「オートフィーダーカメラ付」は、留守中のペットの様子が気になる飼い主さんのためにスマホで外出先からペットにごはんを手動もちろん自動でもあげれるペット用自動給餌機です。 【商品特徴】 特徴Ⅰ.カメラとマイク&スピーカー付き! ① リアルタイム映像でペット様子を確認することが可能。 ② 会話機能(マイク&スピーカー)付きで、ペットとの双方向コミュ二ケーションができる 特徴Ⅱ.スマートフォンで給餌量・時間らくらく設定! ① 1日最大約400 gまで給餌可能。 ② 1日最大4回給餌時間設定可能。 ③ 1回約1g~100gまで給餌量設定可能。  約10gずつ設定できます。 ④ 決めた時間に決めた量を与えることによる肥満管理もラクラク。 ⑤ 設定された給餌時刻になると、スマートフォンに給餌通知が届きます。 ⑥ 飼い主さんの音声を録音して、タイマー設定時にセットおくと、タイマー給餌と同時に再生機能が働きます。 特徴Ⅲ.大容量のフードタンク!    4.3(1.5kg)のストック可能で、長時間留守番も安心給餌。(完全 特徴Ⅳ.フードの出過ぎ防止!    赤外線センサー付きで食べ残し時にもフードの出過ぎを防止。 特徴Ⅴ.2WAY給電式!   普段はアダプターから給電され、停電やアダプターが 外れた場合などにより、アダプターから給電できない場合に 自動で電池から給電します。 ※電池で給電された場合は、給餌機能のみ働きます。    カメラ・マイク機能は使えません。

About

Petnow

This app uses AI to create a unique digital ID for your pet using their nose print or face. It provides a secure and non-invasive way to register your pet, offering peace of mind in case they get lost. The service aims to help reunite lost pets with their owners faster and more easily.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pet identification
  • Unique nose print and face core registration
  • Supports both dogs and cats
  • Non-invasive and cost-free pet registry
  • Automatic scanning without button presses
  • Selfie mode for easy scanning (iPhone 14+)
  • 99% accuracy rate
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Scan & register your pet’s nose or face and get an extra layer of love & care in case they get lost. Face the camera to your pet, and AI will do the rest for you. Once registered, your pet’s profile is linked to your contact information. We provide a faster and easier solution to reunite with lost pets. Join us in creating a world without lost pets by registering your beloved pet. Frequently Asked Questions What is a dog’s 'Nose Print' & a cat’s 'Face Core'? As a human's fingerprint, a dog’s nose print and a cat’s face core are unique to each individual. Petnow’s proprietary AI automatically detects a dog’s nose print and a cat’s face core as biometrics. Why Petnow for a pet registry? No need to inject microchips at the vet. Just scan, and that’s it! Unlike collars and tags, Petnow’s pet ID is not detachable. Enjoy a non-invasive, cost-free pet registry at home with ease. All you need is a mobile phone. What can I do with my pet ID? Pet ID demonstrates your commitment as a lifetime companion for your pet. Proper identification using pet ID enables you to access better pet insurance and services at hotels and vets. Exclusive features of Petnow • The one and only app that identifies both dogs AND cats Our app now supports cat facial recognition. Don’t hesitate to register your beloved cats as well as dogs. • No need to press any buttons AI inside the app does all the job for you. It automatically tracks and scans your pet’s biometric information even when in motion. • Selfie Mode - Scan with a front-facing camera Hold your pet in your arms and face the camera as if you’re taking a selfie. The app will do the rest. (Only available via iPhone 14 or newer.) • Top-of-the-industry Accuracy Petnow boasts an accuracy rate of 99%. Our AI will become even more accurate as you register additional biometric information. * Petnow is the honoree of Best of Innovation at CES 2022. Want to know more about us? Website: www.petnow.io/en Instagram: www.instagram.com/petnow.global Youtube: www.youtube.com/@petnow.official Contact us! Email: customer.support@petnow.io

Screenshots

Auto Feeder3 screens
Petnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Feeder at 5.0 against Petnow's 4.2. Auto Feeder also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Petnow's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Auto Feeder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petnow has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Auto Feeder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Petnow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Feeder ships an update every 2 months, Petnow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Auto Feeder versus Petnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto FeederPetnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社マルカンPetnow Inc.

Customer experience

Auto Feeder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative74.0%

Petnow

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Auto Feeder

No in-app purchases

None

Petnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Feeder free?
Auto Feeder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petnow free?
Petnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auto Feeder or Petnow?
Auto Feeder is rated higher. Auto Feeder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Petnow averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.
Do Auto Feeder or Petnow have ads?
Neither Auto Feeder nor Petnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Feeder or Petnow?
Auto Feeder ships an update every 2 months, and Petnow every 9 days. Most recently, Auto Feeder was updated on August 8, 2026 and Petnow on June 1, 2026.

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