# Whisker vs Petory

The clearest difference is rating: Whisker at 4.8 against Petory's 3.0. Whisker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (144K vs 15). Petory's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Whisker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 144K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Whisker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Petory's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Whisker ships an update every 3 weeks, Petory every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whisker | Petory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisker/id1475805212/reviews)** | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petory/id1622792508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240404533) | [Shenzhen Patpet Technology CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622792510) |

## What reviewers say

### Whisker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisker/id1475805212)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient, hassle-free
- 👍 Keeps litter box clean and odor-free
- 💡 Tracks cat usage and weight
- 🚀 Saves time and effort

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent false 'drawer full' notifications
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions and interrupted cycles
- 🔋 Drains phone battery with constant notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently disconnects from litter box
- App fails to properly register litter box
- Litter box gets stuck in cleaning cycle

**Requested features**

- Customizable cleaning cycle settings
- Ability to identify which cat used the litter box
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Better integration with smart home devices


### Petory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petory/id1622792508)

This app helps pet parents manage their pet's feeding schedule with smart technology. It allows for timed and remote manual feeding, tracks feeding history, and sends timely alerts.

**Highlights:** Timed feeding schedules, Remote manual feeding, Feeding record history, Push notification alerts, Smart pet feeding products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whisker free?

Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Petory free?

Petory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Whisker or Petory?

Whisker is rated higher. Whisker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Petory averages 3.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Whisker or Petory have ads?

Neither Whisker nor Petory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whisker or Petory?

Whisker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Petory every 11 months. Most recently, Whisker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Petory on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*