Whisker vs Popur
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 schedules from anywhere. Enhance your pet care routine with smart technology.
- 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
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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.
Popur
This innovative device offers a revolutionary approach to pet care, automating a common household chore. It's designed to provide a cleaner environment for both pets and owners with minimal effort.
- Self-cleaning litter box
- Automated waste management
- Reduces household chores
- Delights pet owners
- No compromises on quality
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Popur X5 is a quantum leap in self-cleaning litter box. At Popur, we make products that delight you and free you from household chores, without any compromises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Whisker at 4.8 against Popur's 1.5. Whisker also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 12%) and ratings volume (150K vs 157). Popur's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 150K ratings behind it against 157, 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 12% of Popur's.
Whisker ships an update every 3 weeks, Popur every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whisker | Popur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (150K ratings) — better | 1.5 (157 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews — better | 12.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 150K — better | 157 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets | Popur International Limited |
Customer experience
Whisker
Popur
User reviews
Whisker
From 150K 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
Popur
From 157 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Quiet operation
- 👍 Effective odor control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Inability to customize app settings
- 🐛 Lack of app updates and support
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
Popur
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to connect to litter box
- Settings not saving in app
- Firmware update failures
- Incorrect time display on litter box
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to open waste bin from app
- Option to customize notifications
- Tracking of individual pet usage and weight
- Ability to set time zone and clock display
In-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
Popur
No in-app purchases
