Comparison

Whisker vs BountyJar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

BountyJar

Features
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Turn everyday chores into bounties—and completed work into rewards. BountyJar helps families create responsibilities, follow progress, and recognize effort. Parents create a bounty, assign it to a child or leave it open to claim, then review the completed work before coins are awarded. WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO • Create one-time or repeating bounties • Set due dates, coin rewards, or custom rewards • Review notes and optional photo proof • Send work back with clear feedback or approve it • Split earned coins between spending and savings • Set savings goals and family interest • Build a Shop with treats, privileges, and experiences THE RIGHT VIEW FOR EVERY AGE Standard child mode gives older kids independence. Young child mode uses picture-first jobs, read-aloud help, and one clear action at a time. BountyJar is a family chore and rewards tool—not a bank. No payment card or child email is required. Parents manage child profiles, permissions, approvals, and trusted device pairing.

Screenshots

Whisker4 screens
BountyJar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Whisker and BountyJar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Whisker versus BountyJar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiskerBountyJar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (149K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings149K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPetsMatthew Graves

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

BountyJar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Whisker

No in-app purchases

None

BountyJar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whisker free?
Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BountyJar free?
BountyJar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whisker or BountyJar have ads?
Neither Whisker nor BountyJar shows ads.

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