Whisker vs Mimo Academy
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.
Mimo Academy
This app is designed for self-taught groomers looking to advance their skills and careers. It provides a path for talented individuals who feel stuck and are ready to learn more. Access unlimited content across all devices with a subscription.
- Skill development for groomers
- Career advancement guidance
- Unlimited content access
- Cross-device compatibility
- Subscription-based learning
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Mimo Academy sees the groomer who has been self-taught for years and wonders if they're doing it right. The one who's talented but stuck. The one who's ready to go further but doesn't know the path. We don't speak to where students are, we speak to where they're going, and we make them believe they ll get there. -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Mimo Academy offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://mimoacademy.co/terms -Privacy Policy: https://mimoacademy.co/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mimo Academy at 100% against Whisker's 52%. Mimo Academy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Whisker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (147K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mimo Academy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whisker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mimo Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 147K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Mimo Academy's.
Whisker ships an update every 3 weeks, Mimo Academy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whisker | Mimo Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (147K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 147K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets | Mimo Pet Store LLC |
Customer experience
Whisker
Mimo Academy
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
Mimo Academy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases
Mimo Academy
- Mimo Academy Membership$14.991 Month
