SharkClean vs Whisker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SharkClean
Control your robotic vacuum from anywhere. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, set no-go zones, and monitor performance for effortlessly clean floors. Features UV stain detection for a deeper clean.
- Schedule cleans by room
- Customize maps and set no-go zones
- UV stain detection for invisible messes
- Live robot tracking
- Smart home voice command integration
- Customizable power and water flow
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Meet Your Ultimate Cleaning Companion Use the SharkClean® to schedule cleans, customize maps, set no-go zones, monitor performance, and more. Whether you're at home, at work, or on vacation, your floors will stay effortlessly clean. Key features: UV Stain Detect™: Illuminates invisible stuck-on messes to see what you can't and cleans what other robots don't. After each run, the robot automatically revisits each detect spot to make sure nothing was left behind. (PowerDetect UV Reveal only) Proof of a deeper clean: View a detailed report showing where stains were found and targeted. (PowerDetect UV Reveal only) Spot cleaning: Don't need a whole-home clean? Send your robot to directly target a specific mess. Custom power and water flows: You can choose the power and water flow levels that work best for your home. Live robot tracking: See exactly where your robot is cleaning whenever you want. Schedule cleans by room: You pick when and where, then the robot handles the rest. Smart home linking: Easily connect to Alexa or Google Home and start cleaning with voice commands. Requirements: • Shark® Wi-Fi-Connected Robotic Vacuum • Models Supported: 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2000, 2100 (Navigator), 2300 (Matrix), 2400 (Matrix 2-in-1), 2500 (AI Ultra), 2600 (Matrix Plus 2-in-1), 2700 (Stratos), 2800 (PowerDetect, PowerDetect 2-in-1), 2900 (PowerDetect ThermaCharged), 3000 (UV Reveal PowerDetect). • Shark® Wi-Fi-Connected Robotic Vacuum • Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz band support. Supported OS: iOS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 26 For U.S. support, visit sharkninja.com for additional information. For E.U. support, visit sharkclean.eu for additional information. *Google is a trademark of Google LLC. ** Alexa is a trademark of Amazon LLC.
Whisker
Remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled pet devices, including litter boxes and feeders. Receive real-time alerts, track usage insights, and manage feeding schedules from anywhere.
- Real-time device alerts
- Remote control of device functions
- Usage and feeding insights
- Flexible feeding schedules
- Multi-device management
- Low food and issue notifications
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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 chart position: SharkClean at #105 against Whisker's unranked. SharkClean also leads on ratings volume (506K vs 151K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SharkClean against 4.8 for Whisker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 506K and 151K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of SharkClean's written reviews are positive against 52% of Whisker's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | SharkClean | Whisker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (506K ratings) | 4.8 (151K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | 52.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 506K — better | 151K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #105 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets |
Customer experience
SharkClean
Whisker
User reviews
SharkClean
From 506K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Cleans floors well
- 🚀 Picks up a lot of dirt and hair
- 👍 Convenient scheduling
- 👍 Quiet operation
- 👍 Decent battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Mapping issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with app
- 🐛 Unreliable navigation
- 🐛 Frequent errors/issues
- 🔋 Short runtime before recharging
Whisker
From 151K 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
SharkClean
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Robot gets stuck or lost frequently
- Mapping resets or corrupts after updates
- Scheduling and room selection not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Allow scheduling of specific rooms
- Add multiple floor mapping
- Improve app notifications and status updates
- Provide more suction power control options
- Enable Alexa/voice control integration
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
SharkClean
No in-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
