# Whisker vs Purrla

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whisker | Purrla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisker/id1475805212/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purrla/id6742116156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240404533) | [Purrla LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732156952) |

## What reviewers say

### Whisker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisker/id1475805212)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient, hassle-free
- 👍 Keeps litter box clean and odor-free
- 💡 Tracks cat usage and weight
- 🚀 Saves time and effort

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent false 'drawer full' notifications
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions and interrupted cycles
- 🔋 Drains phone battery with constant notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently disconnects from litter box
- App fails to properly register litter box
- Litter box gets stuck in cleaning cycle

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purrla/id6742116156)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whisker free?

Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Purrla free?

Purrla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Whisker or Purrla?

Purrla is rated higher. Whisker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Purrla averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Whisker or Purrla have ads?

Neither Whisker nor Purrla shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*