Comparison

Cat Tailer vs AIR PET

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

Head to head
About

Cat Tailer

This device attaches to your cat's collar and uses Bluetooth to help you locate them within a 328-foot range. Receive alerts when your cat returns home. It's waterproof, lightweight, and has a long-lasting, replaceable battery.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth tracking
  • Long range (328 ft)
  • Waterproof design
  • Smartphone/tablet compatible
  • Return home alerts
  • Lightweight for kittens
  • Long-lasting replaceable battery
Features
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Cat Tailer is a tracking device for your cat. Cat Tailers can be ordered at: http://www.cattailer.com None of us wish to experience the anxiety of not having our pet come home, but with Cat Tailer you can go out and track your pet. Or, with Cat Tailer's notification system you can be alerted when your cat has come back home. Cat Tailer was designed specifically with cats in mind therefore it: -is fully waterproof (Yes, dunk it in the water bowl!!!) -is very simple to use with your smart phone or tablet -tells you when your cat is in range, or comes into range -has a long range of up to 328 feet (100 meters) -is small and light enough for a kitten to wear -has an easy to replace battery that lasts 6 months -uses simple and safe Bluetooth technology to tell you how far away your cat is Does your cat wander off and ignore your calls? Cat Tailer is an innovative pet tracking device designed specifically for cats. Cat Tailer is not GPS. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology with a long 328 foot range (100 meters) to assist you in finding your pet within your yard or neighborhood. Note: Maximum useable range will vary depending on the local environment. Cat Tailer is a simple device you attach to your cat's collar and use the companion smartphone application to find your cat when needed. Small and light (just like cats!), Cat Tailer is water proof, unobtrusive and sturdy enough to keep up with your pet’s rambunctious nature. It features a user replaceable battery that lasts 6 months.

About

AIR PET

This app works with a smart cat litter machine to monitor your cat's health and habits. It identifies individual cats, tracks their weight and toileting patterns, and allows for personalized smart settings. For flagship models, it offers remote cleaning and real-time camera monitoring.

Highlights
  • Multi-cat identification
  • Health data management
  • Customized smart settings
  • Remote operation visualization
  • Real-time camera monitoring
  • Intelligent multi-cat recognition
Features
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AIR PET is an APP of AIRROBO, which needs to be used in conjunction with the AIRROBO smart cat litter machine. [Multi-cat identification] Through the difference in weight, cats of different weights can be distinguished, and up to 6 different cats can be identified. [Health data management] Monitor cats' weight and toileting time around the clock, periodic data push, combined with multi-cat identification, make the cat's toileting health data management more accurate, just open the APP, you can instantly understand the cat's toileting health situation. [Customized smart settings] Personalized settings can be made in the APP: automatic mode, do not disturb mode, timing mode, etc. This is a unique smart cat litter box that only belongs to you and the cat owner. The above are the functions that are bound to the high-end smart cat litter machine. If you are bound to the flagship model, you can enjoy the following new functions: [Remote operation visualization] The cat litter box can be remotely controlled for one-key cleaning, smoothing and sand changing. All cats and cat litter box status can be viewed on the app in real time. At the same time, the camera can be turned on at any time to understand the cat's toileting status in real time. This little hobby, as if coming to the scene in person, makes it easy and fun to shovel shit. [Intelligent Multi-Cat Recognition] Through weight difference and AI intelligent recognition, cats can be accurately distinguished, and up to 6 different cats can be recognized, making message push and data management more accurate. AIR pets allow you to care for cats anytime, anywhere, enjoy the relaxed and happy life brought by technology, and let us spend more time with our hearts.

Screenshots

Cat Tailer4 screens
AIR PET4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Tailer at 4.6 against AIR PET's 2.6. Cat Tailer also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). AIR PET's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Cat Tailer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 368 and 297 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Cat Tailer's written reviews are positive against 29% of AIR PET's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Tailer ships an update every 3 months, AIR PET every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cat Tailer versus AIR PET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat TailerAIR PET
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (368 ratings) — better2.6 (297 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings368 — better297
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmbystoma Labs Inc.Shenzhen Yibai Network Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Cat Tailer

All ratings358 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

AIR PET

All ratings252 ratings
Positive40.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative57.8%

User reviews

Cat Tailer

From 368 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps find cats
  • 👍 Good for peace of mind
  • 👍 Customer service is good
  • 👍 Works well for cats that don't wander far
  • 👍 Light can be turned off for stealth

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance readings
  • 🐛 Limited range
  • 🐛 Sound feature doesn't always work
  • 🐛 Collar can be bulky/uncomfortable
  • 🐛 App can be laggy

AIR PET

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quiet and smooth cleaning process
  • 📊 Detailed usage data and analytics
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Customizable cleaning schedule and parameters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate weight tracking
  • 🔍 Limited cat breed options
  • ⏱️ 24-hour clock format
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Lack of password reset/recovery options

Bugs and requests

Cat Tailer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Distance readings are inaccurate
  • Sound feature stops working
  • App requires constant GPS access
  • Tracker shows incorrect distances when cat is close

Requested features

8 requests
  • Improve accuracy of distance readings
  • Increase range
  • Fix sound feature
  • Make collar less bulky/more comfortable
  • Improve app responsiveness
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  • Add directional compass
  • Allow app to use location services 'while using app' instead of 'always'
  • Design tracker to attach to collar instead of swinging

AIR PET

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and network errors
  • Unable to register or log in
  • Litter box disconnects from Wi-Fi
  • Deleted accounts reappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 12-hour clock option
  • Allow deletion of false usage entries
  • Enable multiple user accounts for shared litter boxes
  • Provide better support and troubleshooting options

In-app purchases

None

Cat Tailer

No in-app purchases

None

AIR PET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat Tailer free?
Cat Tailer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIR PET free?
AIR PET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cat Tailer or AIR PET?
Cat Tailer is rated higher. Cat Tailer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while AIR PET averages 2.6 from 297 ratings.
Do Cat Tailer or AIR PET have ads?
Neither Cat Tailer nor AIR PET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat Tailer or AIR PET?
Cat Tailer ships an update every 3 months, and AIR PET every 2 months. Most recently, Cat Tailer was updated on October 29, 2026 and AIR PET on November 3, 2026.

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