Whisker vs AIR PET
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.
AIR PET
This app works with a smart cat litter machine to monitor your cat's health and habits. It identifies individual cats, tracks their weight and toileting patterns, and allows for personalized smart settings. For flagship models, it offers remote cleaning and real-time camera monitoring.
- Multi-cat identification
- Health data management
- Customized smart settings
- Remote operation visualization
- Real-time camera monitoring
- Intelligent multi-cat recognition
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AIR PET is an APP of AIRROBO, which needs to be used in conjunction with the AIRROBO smart cat litter machine. [Multi-cat identification] Through the difference in weight, cats of different weights can be distinguished, and up to 6 different cats can be identified. [Health data management] Monitor cats' weight and toileting time around the clock, periodic data push, combined with multi-cat identification, make the cat's toileting health data management more accurate, just open the APP, you can instantly understand the cat's toileting health situation. [Customized smart settings] Personalized settings can be made in the APP: automatic mode, do not disturb mode, timing mode, etc. This is a unique smart cat litter box that only belongs to you and the cat owner. The above are the functions that are bound to the high-end smart cat litter machine. If you are bound to the flagship model, you can enjoy the following new functions: [Remote operation visualization] The cat litter box can be remotely controlled for one-key cleaning, smoothing and sand changing. All cats and cat litter box status can be viewed on the app in real time. At the same time, the camera can be turned on at any time to understand the cat's toileting status in real time. This little hobby, as if coming to the scene in person, makes it easy and fun to shovel shit. [Intelligent Multi-Cat Recognition] Through weight difference and AI intelligent recognition, cats can be accurately distinguished, and up to 6 different cats can be recognized, making message push and data management more accurate. AIR pets allow you to care for cats anytime, anywhere, enjoy the relaxed and happy life brought by technology, and let us spend more time with our hearts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Whisker at 4.8 against AIR PET's 2.6. Whisker also leads on ratings volume (151K vs 298) and review sentiment (52% vs 29%). AIR PET's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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.
Whisker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 151K ratings behind it against 298, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Whisker's written reviews are positive against 29% of AIR PET's.
Whisker ships an update fortnightly, AIR PET every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whisker | AIR PET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (151K ratings) — better | 2.6 (298 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 151K — better | 298 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets | Shenzhen Yibai Network Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Whisker
AIR PET
User reviews
Whisker
From 151K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient, hassle-free
- 👍 Keeps litter box clean and odor-free
- 💡 Tracks cat usage and weight
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent false 'drawer full' notifications
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions and interrupted cycles
- 🔋 Drains phone battery with constant notifications
AIR PET
From 298 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quiet and smooth cleaning process
- 📊 Detailed usage data and analytics
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💡 Customizable cleaning schedule and parameters
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate weight tracking
- 🔍 Limited cat breed options
- ⏱️ 24-hour clock format
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Lack of password reset/recovery options
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
AIR PET
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and network errors
- Unable to register or log in
- Litter box disconnects from Wi-Fi
- Deleted accounts reappearing
Requested features
4 requests- Add 12-hour clock option
- Allow deletion of false usage entries
- Enable multiple user accounts for shared litter boxes
- Provide better support and troubleshooting options
In-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
AIR PET
No in-app purchases







