CATLINK vs Pet Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATLINK
This app connects users to an IoT ecosystem for pet care, focusing on cats. It facilitates interaction between people, pets, and connected devices, with product development driven by the needs of cats and their owners.
- IoT ecosystem for pet care
- Connect people, pets, and devices
- Cat-centric product development
- Focus on owner needs
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CATLINK is an intelligent pet care brand founded in 2017, the company is committed to building an Internet of Things ecosystem where people, things and pets could connect with each other. Product research and development are conducted totally based on the actual needs of cats and their parents. CATLINK，LINK EVERYTHING FOR CAT’S LIFE.
Pet Zero
This app facilitates communication and remote management of pets through smart feeders. It allows for timed and manual feeding, real-time video monitoring, two-way audio, and notifications for low food levels.
- Timed pet feeding
- Remote manual feeding
- Low food notifications
- Real-time video monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Feeding record tracking
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Pet Zero is a good help for your communication with the pets. Pet Zero now supports 2 knids of pet feeders. They can easily help you timed feed, manually feed remotely, and notify you when there is lack of foods. -Smart pet feeder Support monitoring real-time video captured by the camera on the feeder remotely, and support two-way audio communication with your pets. -Wi-Fi pet feeder Support checking pets’ feeding records remotely, and it is a great help for you to adjust the pets' feeding schdule.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pet Zero at 4.8 against CATLINK's 2.8. Pet Zero also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 28%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 92). CATLINK's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Pet Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Zero has 3.5K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of CATLINK's written reviews are positive against 51% of Pet Zero's.
CATLINK ships an update weekly, Pet Zero every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.
| Parameter | CATLINK | Pet Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (92 ratings) | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | 51.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 523 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Catlink Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd | 泽明 任 |
Customer experience
CATLINK
Pet Zero
User reviews
CATLINK
From 92 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📱 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📊 Comprehensive health monitoring and activity tracking
- 🔔 Useful notifications for cat usage and health status
- ⚙️ Remote control and scheduling capabilities
- 🎥 Video recording and photo capture features
Room to improve
- 🌐 Persistent WiFi connectivity issues
- 🔐 Requires phone number verification for setup
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closures
- 🔄 Constant automatic logouts
- ⚠️ Poor English translation quality
Pet Zero
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient for pet owners
- 👍 Helpful for managing pet's diet
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Frequent sign-outs
- 🐛 Inconsistent feeding
- 🐛 Difficulty updating network information
Bugs and requests
CATLINK
Reported bugs
23 issues- WiFi connection fails during setup and frequently disconnects
- App crashes during device pairing process
- QR code scanning causes app to crash
- Device not found errors for various features
- Server error messages when changing settings
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- Phone number binding functionality broken
- SMS verification code not being received or instantly expiring
- App gets stuck at data transfer screen (33% loading)
- Automatic logouts without user action
- Account information lost after app updates
- Device information disappears after re-login
- Weight detection highly inaccurate and inconsistent
- Cat identification failing for multiple cats
- Notifications displaying in wrong language despite selection
- Chinese characters appearing in English interface
- Clipboard content being read without permission
- Password field limited to 6-14 characters (security concern)
- Time zone not respecting local settings
- Video not saving or including cat in frame
- Setup instructions in Chinese despite English selection
- Device offline messages despite active WiFi connection
- App layout misaligned when using non-English languages
- Hard-coded metric units despite imperial selection
Requested features
14 requests- Metric to imperial unit conversion (kg to lbs, Celsius to Fahrenheit)
- Detailed historical records and activity logs
- Improved notification system with better translations
- Pet identification by type of waste (urination vs defecation)
- Manual cleaning button in timed mode without mode switching
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- Google Home and smart home integration
- Ability to share account across multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved setup instructions with better documentation
- SMS verification code format that accepts numbers only
- WiFi password field that accepts spaces
- Adjustable feeding intervals for facial recognition mode
- Litter type customization options
- Real-time weight and humidity display on main screen
- Offline functionality without WiFi requirement
Pet Zero
Reported bugs
4 issues- Feeding schedule not saving
- Login button not working
- Portion size issues for larger pets
- Feeding history not recorded during sign-outs
Requested features
7 requests- Vacation mode to pause feeding
- Delay option for multiple feeders
- AM/PM time selection
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Confirmation for manual feeding
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- Separate notifications for low food
- Alexa integration
In-app purchases
CATLINK
No in-app purchases
Pet Zero
No in-app purchases
