Comparison

Whisker vs PumPlus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time device alerts
  • Remote control of device functions
  • Usage and feeding insights
  • Flexible feeding schedules
  • Multi-device management
  • Low food and issue notifications
Features
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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.

About

PumPlus

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Whisker4 screens
PumPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisker ships an update fortnightly, PumPlus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Whisker versus PumPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskerPumPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (150K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings150K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPetsPUMPKII 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

None

Whisker

No in-app purchases

None

PumPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whisker free?
Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PumPlus free?
PumPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whisker or PumPlus have ads?
Neither Whisker nor PumPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whisker or PumPlus?
Whisker ships an update fortnightly, and PumPlus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Whisker was updated on November 7, 2026 and PumPlus on November 3, 2026.

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