Comparison

PetFun vs Catit®

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

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

PetFun4 screens
Catit®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Catit® at 2.1 against PetFun's 1.8. PetFun's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Catit® holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of PetFun's written reviews are positive against 17% of Catit®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PetFun ships an update monthly, Catit® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PetFun versus Catit®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetFunCatit®
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (53 ratings)2.1 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews16.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5385 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宝平 钟Rolf C Hagen Inc.

Customer experience

PetFun

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

Catit®

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

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

Catit®

From 85 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

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

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
Show 1 more
  • Support different schedules per day

In-app purchases

None

PetFun

No in-app purchases

None

Catit®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PetFun free?
PetFun 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, PetFun or Catit®?
Catit® is rated higher. PetFun averages 1.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Catit® averages 2.1 from 85 ratings.
Do PetFun or Catit® have ads?
Neither PetFun nor Catit® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PetFun or Catit®?
PetFun ships an update monthly, and Catit® every 2 months. Most recently, PetFun was updated on October 12, 2026 and Catit® on October 5, 2026.

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