Comparison

Pet Zero vs R Feeder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Timed pet feeding
  • Remote manual feeding
  • Low food notifications
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Feeding record tracking
Features
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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.

About

R Feeder

Manage your pet's meals remotely with smart technology. Adjust food temperature, schedule pre-meal heating, and monitor real-time feeding to ensure optimal nutrition and comfort for your pet.

Highlights
  • Remote diet management
  • Adjustable food temperature
  • Pre-meal heating scheduling
  • Real-time pet feeding detection
  • Automated feeding data generation
Features
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The R Feeder App lets you manage your pet’s diet anytime, anywhere, creating a tailored feeding experience through smart technology. [Temperature Control] The app supports precise adjustment of the feeder’s temperature modes, allowing one-tap switching between warm or cool food temperatures based on the season or your pet’s needs, ensuring every meal is comfortable and suitable, preventing digestive discomfort. [Pre-Meal Heating] The pre-heating function ensures food is kept at the optimal temperature. With the app, you can set timed heating to avoid cold food that might reduce appetite, ensuring your pet enjoys warm, delicious bites every time. [Pet Feeding Detection] The app monitors your pet’s feeding in real-time, using smart sensors to detect whether your pet is eating and recording feeding duration to ensure balanced nutrition. [Feeding Data] The app automatically generates detailed feeding data, including eating habits and comprehensive records, helping you adjust your pet’s diet plan promptly.

Screenshots

Pet Zero3 screens
R Feeder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pet Zero at 50% against R Feeder's 0%. Pet Zero also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 5). R Feeder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks 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

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

Pet Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pet Zero has 3.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pet Zero's written reviews are positive against 0% of R Feeder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pet Zero ships an update every 7 months, R Feeder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pet Zero versus R Feeder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPet ZeroR Feeder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer泽明 任HOMEROBOT LIMITED

Customer experience

Pet Zero

All ratings3,484 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative42.7%

R Feeder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

R Feeder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pet Zero

No in-app purchases

None

R Feeder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pet Zero free?
Pet Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R Feeder free?
R Feeder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pet Zero or R Feeder?
Pet Zero is rated higher. Pet Zero averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while R Feeder averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Pet Zero or R Feeder have ads?
Neither Pet Zero nor R Feeder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pet Zero or R Feeder?
Pet Zero ships an update every 7 months, and R Feeder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pet Zero was updated on October 20, 2026 and R Feeder on October 9, 2026.

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