Whisker vs EBO HOME Robot
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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Life with your pet, endlessly better. 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.
EBO HOME Robot
Control your robot companion remotely to navigate your home, monitor its surroundings in real-time, and interact with family members. Schedule tasks like video recording and patrolling to enhance home security and capture precious moments.
- Remote robot control
- Real-time home monitoring
- Two-way family communication
- Video recording tasks
- Patrolling capabilities
- Remote home understanding
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(Compatible for EBO SE 2, EBO Mini, EBO Max, EBO Air 2S, EBO Air 2 Plus, EBO Air 2, EBO X) Through the EBO HOME APP, you can easily control the robot, allowing it to freely move around in your home, view the scenes inside the house in real time, and help you remotely understand the situation at home. It also enables you to communicate and interact warmly with your family. Moreover, in conjunction with the EBO HOME APP, you can set tasks such as recording videos and patrolling, making the robot your caring assistant. It not only enables you to remotely watch over your home but also accompanies your family, recording their wonderful moments and adding more fun to your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Whisker at 4.8 against EBO HOME Robot's 3.4. Whisker also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 5) and review sentiment (52% vs 36%). EBO HOME Robot's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 144K ratings behind it against 5, 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 36% of EBO HOME Robot's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whisker | EBO HOME Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (144K ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews — better | 36.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 144K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 322 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets | Shenzhen Fuzhi Technology Company Limited |
Customer experience
Whisker
EBO HOME Robot
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
EBO HOME Robot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
EBO HOME Robot
No in-app purchases
