Whisker vs Purrla
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.
Purrla
This app helps you monitor your cat's health by logging vital information like weight, medications, and symptoms. When paired with a special camera, it automatically tracks litter box activity, distinguishing between cats and recording bathroom events.
- Track cat's weight, medications, and symptoms
- Record health conditions and changes over time
- Automatic litter box activity tracking
- Identify which cat used the litter box
- Record pee and poop events
- View activity trends and videos
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Purrla makes it easy to track your cat’s health and wellness in one place. Keep a record of weight, medications, symptoms, health conditions, and other important information while following changes over time. Paired with the Purrla Litter Box Camera, the app automatically tracks bathroom activity, identifies which cat used the litter box, and records pee and poop events. See each cat’s activity, videos, and trends to better understand their normal routine and notice when something changes. From everyday wellness to litter box habits, Purrla gives you a clearer picture of your cat’s health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Purrla at free against Whisker's free with in-app purchases. Whisker's advantage is ratings volume (150K vs 2). On price, rating, 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.
Purrla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 150K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Whisker | Purrla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (150K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 150K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets | Purrla LLC |
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
Purrla
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
Purrla
No in-app purchases
