Pet Zero vs HGsmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pet Zero
This app facilitates communication and remote management of pets through smart feeders. It allows for timed and manual feeding, real-time video monitoring, two-way audio, and notifications for low food levels.
- Timed pet feeding
- Remote manual feeding
- Low food notifications
- Real-time video monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Feeding record tracking
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Pet Zero is a good help for your communication with the pets. Pet Zero now supports 2 knids of pet feeders. They can easily help you timed feed, manually feed remotely, and notify you when there is lack of foods. -Smart pet feeder Support monitoring real-time video captured by the camera on the feeder remotely, and support two-way audio communication with your pets. -Wi-Fi pet feeder Support checking pets’ feeding records remotely, and it is a great help for you to adjust the pets' feeding schdule.
HGsmart
This app connects with smart pet products to offer comprehensive care solutions. It allows remote control of devices, customization of settings, and real-time monitoring of your pet's health and routine.
- Remote device operation
- Customizable working modes
- Real-time device monitoring
- Pet health data recording
- User-friendly interface
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HGsmart is the perfect companion for you and HONEYGUARDIAN pet smart products, let our smart products and smart app work together to provide you with a full range of pet care solutions, providing a peace of mind and more good times for your beloved pets. Please follow the product body prompts or user manual to download and use this app. 1. Remote operation of litter box, feeder and other smart devices; 2. Various customizable features to tailor the working mode to you and your furry friend; 3. Real-time device monitoring, recording and reporting the working status, allowing you to keep track of your pet's routine; 4. Recording pet health data to help you analyze your pet's well-being; 5. User-friendly experience with prompt feedback for your suggestions; 6. Unlock more features and join us now! For more information, please contact us at support@honeyguardian.com .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pet Zero at 51% against HGsmart's 22%. HGsmart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pet Zero ships an update every 7 months, HGsmart every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Pet Zero | HGsmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 泽明 任 | Shenzhen Tahao Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Pet Zero
HGsmart
Bugs and requests
Pet Zero
Reported bugs
4 issues- Feeding schedule not saving
- Login button not working
- Portion size issues for larger pets
- Feeding history not recorded during sign-outs
Requested features
7 requests- Vacation mode to pause feeding
- Delay option for multiple feeders
- AM/PM time selection
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Confirmation for manual feeding
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- Separate notifications for low food
- Alexa integration
HGsmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pet Zero
No in-app purchases
HGsmart
No in-app purchases
