CATLINK vs 问真八字
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATLINK
This app connects you to your smart pet devices, offering features for monitoring your cat's health and activity. It provides remote control, scheduling, and data backup for your pet's well-being.
- Connect to smart pet devices
- Monitor cat health and activity
- Remote control and scheduling
- Data backup and restore
- Notifications for cat usage
- Video recording and photo capture
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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.
问真八字
This app offers a unique five-pillar astrological chart calculation, expanding on traditional four-pillar methods. It provides access to a vast library of ancient texts, AI-powered study tools, and a database of historical figures for in-depth research and learning.
- Five-pillar astrological chart calculation
- Extensive ancient text library
- AI-powered study assistant
- Historical figure database
- Astrological chart comparison
- Research notes functionality
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问真八字首创「五柱排盘」算法——在传统四柱基础上新增第五柱维度,可在自定义设置中打开,为易学研究提供全新分析视角。排盘时间支持公元1年至2099年(市面同类产品多仅支持1900年起),排盘地区覆盖整个北半球国家与地区,历史人物、古籍记载案例均可真实排盘验证。 问真八字是一款集专业排盘、古籍研读、AI智能辅助与研究笔记于一体的易学文化学习工具,为传统文化爱好者与易学研究者提供清晰、便捷的学习与研究支持。 【首创五柱排盘】 独家自研五柱算法,在年月日時四柱基础上拓展第五柱,全网仅此一家,为命理学术研究开辟新路径(可在自定义设置中打开)。 【专业排盘】 直观呈现排盘数据、基本信息与格局内容。排盘日期覆盖公元1年至2099年,新增公元1年至1800年历史日期支持;排盘地区覆盖整个北半球,拓展历史案例研究范围。 【易学题库】 业内首个面向易学研究的题库化学习系统,围绕八字理论与古籍知识设计练习题库,学练结合,让命理学习从"看书"走向"验证"。 【学堂】 150余本传统文化古籍免费开放学习,涵盖山、医、命、相、卜等门类。支持听书功能,古籍随时随地可听;支持AI古文翻译,晦涩原文一键转白话,大幅降低典籍阅读门槛。 【名人八字库】 收录345位名人的八字资料及生平信息,涵盖文化、商界、娱乐等领域,配合超长年代排盘能力,为案例分析与理论学习提供参考。 【智能古籍辅助】 排盘结果智能匹配十余本命理古籍相关论断,支持古籍检索,让每一次排盘都能快速对照经典原文,辅助深入研究。 【AI学习助手】 一键生成八字解读、论财分析、画图、视频、合盘等学习场景的专属AI提示词,拓展内容探索方式。 【八字合盘】 支持双人排盘信息对照,方便围绕恋人、朋友、合作伙伴等关系开展传统合盘理论的学习与研究。 【研究笔记】 随时记录案例反馈、学习心得与研究思路,方便回顾、整理和持续积累。 【自定义设置】 兼顾不同传统理论与研究习惯,支持拱夹暗带、自合、换年柱等自定义设置。 【夜间模式】 支持夜间模式,排盘查看、古籍阅读与笔记整理更舒适。 以工具辅助研究,以典籍连接传统。问真八字,陪伴您的每一次学习与思考。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 问真八字 at 89% against CATLINK's 27%. 问真八字 also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.7). CATLINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. 问真八字 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CATLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.
问真八字 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of CATLINK's written reviews are positive against 89% of 问真八字's.
CATLINK ships an update weekly, 问真八字 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CATLINK | 问真八字 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (98 ratings) | 3.5 (51 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 530 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Catlink Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd | Guangzhou Wenzhen Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CATLINK
问真八字
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
问真八字
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CATLINK
No in-app purchases
问真八字
- 3个月黄金体验会员$14.99
- 1年黄金会员$39.99
- 5年钻石会员$129.99









