Comparison

My PetSafe® vs Catit®

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

Head to head
About

My PetSafe®

Manage all your connected PetSafe® pet care devices from a single app. Create pet profiles, personalize product names, and share access with family members to ensure your pets are well-cared for, whether you're home or away.

Highlights
  • Connect and manage all PetSafe® smart products
  • Create pet profiles and personalize product names
  • Share access with unlimited family members
  • Monitor pet care remotely
  • Compatible with various PetSafe® connected devices
Features
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Your official app to get the most out of your connected PetSafe® products. The My PetSafe® app connects you with all PetSafe® smart products to help you care for your pets while you’re at home or away. It’s compatible with: • Guardian® GPS Connected Customizable Fence • ScoopFree® Smart Self-Cleaning Litter Box • Smart Feed Automatic Pet Feeder • SmartDoor™ Connected Pet Door • SMART DOG® Remote Trainer When used with PetSafe® connected products, the My PetSafe® app lets you: • View and manage all your PetSafe® connected products in one place • Customize your app by creating pet profiles and personalized names for each product • Share access with an unlimited number of family members

About

Catit®

Control and monitor your Catit PIXI Smart devices remotely. Manage feeding schedules, water fountains, and keep an eye on your cat with integrated cameras. Stay updated on cat care and new products.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Customizable feeding schedules
  • Water fountain management
  • Integrated pet camera
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision functionality
  • Product news and updates
Features
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Whether you want to get the most out of your Catit PIXI Smart device, or just want to stay posted on the latest cat news and brand-new Catit products - this app has got you covered! This free Catit® PIXI® mobile app can be used with the Catit® PIXI® Smart series: The PIXI® Smart Fountain, PIXI® Smart Feeder, PIXI® Smart 6-meal Feeder, PIXI® Smart Mouse Camera, and the PIXI® Vision Smart Feeder. Connect your PIXI® Smart device(s) with the PIXI® Smart Mouse Camera to watch and interact with your cat as you manage their drinking fountain or feeder in the app. Catit® PIXI® Smart Fountain Switch between fountain modes, start the UV-C clarification process with a swipe of your finger and even receive push notifications when it’s time to refill the reservoir or replace the filter. Catit® PIXI® Smart Feeder Provide your cat with timely, portioned dry food meals, even when you’re not at home. Schedule regular feedings without fail or delay, and monitor your cat’s food intake by setting custom meal sizes. Optimize your cat’s custom feeding schedule to reduce leftovers sitting out, keeping your cat’s dry food fresh and safely-stored in the food reservoir. Catit® PIXI® Smart 6-meal Feeder Easily serve up to 6 meals of your cat's favorite wet food, dry food or treats - day or night, in the order you want. Use the included ice packs to keep your cat’s food chilled. The possibilities for feeding your cat a varied diet are truly endless with the Catit PIXI Smart 6-meal Feeder. Catit® PIXI® Smart Mouse Camera This clever camera is a must-have cat parenting tool, as it allows you to learn your cat’s eating and drinking habits, and lets you keep an eye on what your feline is up to, all without having to stick around. Simply point the camera to face the areas you want to monitor, set up to two motion detection zones such as by your cat’s feeder and drinking fountain, and the camera will automatically record and keep track for you. Continue to use the camera at night thanks to automatic night vision. Use the camera log to match your cat’s feeding schedule to their natural feeding pattern, and connect your PIXI Smart Mouse Camera to your other Catit PIXI Smart devices in the PIXI mobile app for a smooth, integrated app experience. Catit® PIXI® Vision Smart Feeder This smart Catit® PIXI® food dispenser has a camera that allows you to get to know your cat’s eating habits so you can schedule their meals to match their natural feeding pattern. Keep an eye on your cat’s feeding dish and call them for mealtime to prevent excess food sitting out. Point the Catit® PIXI® Vision Smart Feeder to face other places of interest such as your garden, or your cat’s drinking fountain, and get notified when motion is detected in those areas. You can even set a custom feeding message and change the LED nightlight whiskers to your favorite color. The Catit® PIXI® Smart series helps you care for your cat from anywhere, at any time.

Screenshots

My PetSafe®4 screens
Catit®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My PetSafe® at 3.7 against Catit®'s 2.1. My PetSafe® also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Catit®'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My PetSafe® holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My PetSafe® has 792 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of My PetSafe®'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Catit®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My PetSafe® ships an update every 2 weeks, Catit® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My PetSafe® versus Catit®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy PetSafe®Catit®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (792 ratings) — better2.1 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings792 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadio Systems CorporationRolf C Hagen Inc.

Customer experience

My PetSafe®

All ratings792 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative29.8%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.6%

Catit®

All ratings85 ratings
Positive22.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral13.1%
Negative70.0%

User reviews

My PetSafe®

From 792 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great litter box
  • 🚀 Convenient feeder
  • 🚀 Reliable product
  • 🚀 Excellent customer service
  • 🚀 Trustworthy feeder

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable app notifications
  • 🐛 Difficult to set up
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance

Catit®

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Reliable connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling
  • 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Glitchy app behavior

Bugs and requests

My PetSafe®

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes during setup
  • Feeder disconnects from WiFi frequently
  • App fails to save schedule changes
  • Feeder dispenses double portions randomly
  • App shows incorrect time zone
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  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inability to switch between multiple fences/boundaries

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add ability to toggle meal schedules on/off
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Add more customization options for feeding
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides
  • Improve app notifications and alerts
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  • Add support for more network types (e.g. 5GHz WiFi)
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms
  • Improve GPS accuracy and boundary customization

Catit®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Deleted schedules reappearing
  • Inaccurate feeding status reporting
  • Pump turning on randomly
  • Dispensing wrong portion sizes
  • Connectivity issues after firmware updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add 'skip meal' function
  • Allow 'feed every X hours' schedule
  • Improve notification controls
  • Add ability to disable screen
  • Implement counter-clockwise tray rotation
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  • Support different schedules per day

In-app purchases

None

My PetSafe®

No in-app purchases

None

Catit®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My PetSafe® free?
My PetSafe® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catit® free?
Catit® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My PetSafe® or Catit®?
My PetSafe® is rated higher. My PetSafe® averages 3.7 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Catit® averages 2.1 from 95 ratings.
Do My PetSafe® or Catit® have ads?
Neither My PetSafe® nor Catit® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My PetSafe® or Catit®?
My PetSafe® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Catit® every 2 months. Most recently, My PetSafe® was updated on November 7, 2026 and Catit® on November 3, 2026.

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