# Whisker vs Brocito

Whisker and Brocito both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Brocito's written reviews are positive against 52% of Whisker's. Whisker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (150K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brocito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whisker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brocito 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 1, 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 100% of Brocito's.

Whisker ships an update fortnightly, Brocito every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whisker | Brocito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisker/id1475805212/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brocito/id6789264249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 59 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) | [sebastian sobota](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887419080) |

## 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 feeding schedules from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time device alerts, Remote control of device functions, Usage and feeding insights, Flexible feeding schedules, Multi-device management, Low food and issue notifications

**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


### Brocito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brocito/id6789264249)

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries. Send personalized digital cards for free to celebrate these special moments.

**Highlights:** Birthday reminders, Anniversary reminders, Special moment tracking, Free digital card sending, Personalized cards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brocito Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brocito Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whisker free?

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

### Is Brocito free?

Brocito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Brocito is rated higher. Whisker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Brocito averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Whisker or Brocito have ads?

Neither Whisker nor Brocito shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whisker or Brocito?

Whisker ships an update fortnightly, and Brocito every 8 days. Most recently, Whisker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Brocito on October 31, 2026.

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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.*