Whisker vs PumPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whisker
Remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled pet devices, including litter boxes and feeders. Receive real-time alerts, track usage insights, and manage feeding schedules from anywhere.
- Real-time device alerts
- Remote control of device functions
- Usage and feeding insights
- Flexible feeding schedules
- Multi-device management
- Low food and issue notifications
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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.
PumPlus
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Pumpkii is a product specially designed for pets by a group of pet loving partners. It is a product integrating pet robot hardware and software. Pumpkii creates for you: [Real time video, Two-way voice] Make the distance between you and your pet within reach. [Remote training, Snack reward] Exclusive feeding design, combined with voice to start remote training and turn into a smart cat. [Feathers tease pet and release vitality]Play with it all the time and interact with the cat remotely through Pumpkii. [Wheeled chassis, Walking freely] App remotely operates and walks, recording the highlights of every corner of the home. [Remote capture, Video recording] Support remote video recording and capture, cache to your mobile phone, and provide security for your privacy. [Control permission, Multi person sharing] Pumkii App supports permission sharing, sharing the use permission to your relatives, friends or partners to take care of your pet together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Whisker at fortnightly against PumPlus's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whisker ships an update fortnightly, PumPlus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whisker | PumPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (150K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 150K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets | PUMPKII INC |
Bugs and requests
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
PumPlus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
PumPlus
No in-app purchases









