Comparison

PetFun vs SmartThings

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

Head to head
About

PetFun

Control your intelligent pet feeder remotely to ensure your pet is fed on schedule. Monitor your pet's activity, communicate with them, and capture memorable moments through video recording and photo sharing.

Highlights
  • Feeding statistics
  • Regular feeding schedules
  • Automatic feeding
  • Remote one-key feeding
  • Remote pet monitoring
  • Remote communication with pet
  • Video recording for pets
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PetFun APP is designed for users to operate the PetFun intelligent pet feeder. The following functions waiting for you to experience: Feeding statistics Regular feeding Automatic feeding Remote one-key feeding Remote pet monitoring Remote communication with pet Make video recording for pet Share the pictures and videos of pet to friends If you have any questions about the operation or the device, please contact us More>feedback

About

SmartThings

Unify and manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Connect hundreds of brands, create custom scenes and routines, and control your home remotely. Monitor energy usage and even get meal planning assistance.

Highlights
  • Connect and control devices from multiple brands
  • Create custom scenes and routines
  • Remote home monitoring and control
  • Automated notifications and status updates
  • Voice control with Google Assistant
  • Energy tracking and saving features
  • Smart cooking and meal planning assistance
Features
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Quickly and easily connect and control your smart home devices through SmartThings. SmartThings is compatible with 100s of smart home brands. So, you can control all of your smart home gadgets in one place, including your Samsung Smart TV and smart home appliances. With SmartThings, you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect your Samsung smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers and brands like Ring, Nest and Philips Hue - all from one app. Then control your smart devices using voice assistants including Google Assistant [Key Features] - Control and check in on your home from wherever you are - Connect your smart devices across many different brands to work together by setting ‘scenes’ - Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background - Allow shared control by giving access to other users - Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications - Talk to your devices using Google Assistant - Track, monitor and save money on energy with SmartThings Energy. See how much your home and compatible Samsung devices cost to run, and try various energy saving features, such as AI saving mode, or schedule devices to run during off peak hours. - Receive recipe recommendations by scanning meal kits, wine, and meat. Plan, shop and prep meals with the help of SmartThings Cooking ※ Some features may not be available in all countries. [App requirements] Some mobile devices may not be supported. - iOS 17.0 or later / iPhone XR or later / iPad 6 or later ※ App permissions The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed. [Optional access permissions] • Apple Health : Used to sync with Apple Health data to give you better Family Care insights • Apple Music : Used to read music album information • Bluetooth : Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Camera: Used to scan QR codes so you can easily add members and devices to SmartThings • Contacts : Used to get phone numbers of your contacts to send text message notifications • Location : Used to locate your devices, create routines based on your location, and scan for nearby devices using Wi-Fi • Local Network : Used to find Wi-Fi connected devices • Microphone: Used to add certain devices to SmartThings using high-frequency sounds • Notification : Used to provide notifications about SmartThings devices and features • NFC : Used to check information about devices that you intend to connect • Photos : Used to play photos and videos on SmartThings devices • Voice recognition : Used to convert voice to text

Screenshots

PetFun4 screens
SmartThings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartThings at 4.6 against PetFun's 1.8. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (845K vs 53) and review sentiment (31% vs 10%). PetFun's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

SmartThings holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 845K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of PetFun's written reviews are positive against 31% of SmartThings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PetFun versus SmartThings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetFunSmartThings
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (53 ratings)4.6 (845K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53845K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB887 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer宝平 钟Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PetFun

All ratings53 ratings
Positive17.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative79.1%

SmartThings

All ratings845,252 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews7,550 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative62.8%

User reviews

PetFun

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as it should (when functional)
  • 📸 Nice camera quality
  • 🏠 Good for remote pet monitoring
  • 📅 Reliable scheduled feeding (when working)
  • 🔊 Clear audio transmission (when working)

Room to improve

  • ❌ Unreliable connectivity issues
  • 📉 Outdated app interface
  • 🚫 Frequent app crashes/freezes
  • ⚠️ Difficult setup process
  • 💸 Expensive for unreliable product

SmartThings

From 845K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote control functionality
  • 📚 Laundry cycle recommendations
  • 🤖 Automation and scheduling capabilities
  • 🔧 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting and configuring devices
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

Bugs and requests

PetFun

Reported bugs

41 issues
  • Pre-programmed feeds not appearing
  • App states 'abnormal' feeder status
  • Machine doesn't work after app update
  • Notifications not received on other devices
  • Cannot change WiFi after moving
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  • Cannot connect device
  • Feeder disconnects randomly
  • Login issues / stays loading
  • App crashes when adding recording to audio list
  • Scroll wheels gone after iOS update
  • Latest update broke app functionality (portion size, times)
  • Cannot connect to network / goes offline easily
  • Error when entering WiFi password
  • Feeder stops auto-feeding after update
  • Programmed feeding stops when away from home WiFi
  • Manual feed unresponsive
  • App lost connection after update
  • Device is not online
  • Camera does not work unless connected to WiFi
  • Cannot login to app / request timed out
  • Counter history not working
  • Voice recordings and auto schedule resets
  • Device not online after working fine
  • App glitches out constantly
  • Audio issues
  • Cannot have more than one person use the app
  • Feeder doesn't consistently work
  • App doesn't count feeding statistics
  • Smart feeder wouldn't recognize QR code
  • App switches between home WiFi and network feeder
  • App doesn't store WiFi names
  • Never successfully connected
  • App makes feeder almost worthless
  • Only works with Android
  • Does not stay online when not on same WiFi
  • Password with special characters prevents login
  • Facebook login rejected
  • Pet feeder device must be plugged in for initial WiFi contact
  • Router needs to find feeder, not vice versa
  • Face phone screen at feeder's camera for QR code
  • 5GHz connections no longer supported

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update app interface
  • Full screen support
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Support for multiple users
  • Notification for other devices
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  • Option to not ask about time zone change
  • Compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Notification when food is dispensed
  • Notification when feeder is empty/blocked
  • Ability to remove/add networks easily
  • HomeKit integration for camera and feed button

SmartThings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to add or remove devices
  • Inconsistent device status updates
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV without remote
  • Improved photo/artwork management for Frame TV
  • More advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Better integration with other smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

PetFun

No in-app purchases

None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PetFun free?
PetFun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PetFun or SmartThings?
SmartThings is rated higher. PetFun averages 1.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while SmartThings averages 4.6 from 845K ratings.
Do PetFun or SmartThings have ads?
Neither PetFun nor SmartThings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PetFun or SmartThings?
PetFun ships an update monthly, and SmartThings monthly. Most recently, PetFun was updated on October 4, 2026 and SmartThings on October 14, 2026.

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