Comparison

SharkClean vs Whisker

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

Head to head
About

SharkClean

Control your robotic vacuum remotely to schedule cleanings, customize cleaning maps, and set no-go zones. Monitor performance and ensure your floors stay clean, even when you're away from home. Features advanced stain detection and spot cleaning capabilities.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleans by room
  • Customize cleaning maps
  • Set no-go zones
  • UV Stain Detect™
  • Spot cleaning
  • Live robot tracking
  • Smart home linking
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Life with your pet, endlessly better. 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.

Screenshots

SharkClean4 screens
Whisker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SharkClean at free against Whisker's free with in-app purchases. SharkClean also leads on chart position (#85 vs unranked) and ratings volume (492K vs 144K). 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

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

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 — 492K and 144K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of SharkClean's written reviews are positive against 52% of Whisker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, Whisker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SharkClean versus Whisker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharkCleanWhisker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (492K ratings)4.8 (144K ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews51.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings492K — better144K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHARKNINJA OPERATING LLCAutomated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets

Customer experience

SharkClean

All ratings491,975 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,232 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral13.1%
Negative38.5%

Whisker

All ratings143,642 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1,058 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

SharkClean

From 492K App Store ratings

What 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 144K App Store ratings

What 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

None

SharkClean

No in-app purchases

None

Whisker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharkClean free?
SharkClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whisker free?
Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SharkClean or Whisker?
SharkClean and Whisker are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 492K and 144K ratings respectively.
Do SharkClean or Whisker have ads?
Neither SharkClean nor Whisker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharkClean or Whisker?
SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, and Whisker every 3 weeks. Most recently, SharkClean was updated on September 29, 2026 and Whisker on September 29, 2026.

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