Comparison

Catit® vs FurryTail

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

Head to head
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.

About

FurryTail

This intelligent health management app connects with smart pet products to monitor your pet's well-being. It offers comprehensive health tracking and management for your beloved companions.

Highlights
  • Intelligent health management
  • Pet product integration
  • Health tracking
  • Data management
Features
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FURRYTAIL is a pet intelligent health management software app that can be used in conjunction with FURRYTAIL's pet intelligent products.

Screenshots

Catit®4 screens
FurryTail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FurryTail at 3.2 against Catit®'s 2.1. FurryTail also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

FurryTail holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Catit®'s written reviews are positive against 44% of FurryTail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catit® ships an update every 2 months, FurryTail every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Catit® versus FurryTail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatit®FurryTail
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (95 ratings)3.2 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRolf C Hagen Inc.HANGZHOU WUWEI Pet Products Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Catit®

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

FurryTail

All ratings26 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

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

FurryTail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Catit®

No in-app purchases

None

FurryTail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catit® free?
Catit® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FurryTail free?
FurryTail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catit® or FurryTail?
FurryTail is rated higher. Catit® averages 2.1 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while FurryTail averages 3.2 from 32 ratings.
Do Catit® or FurryTail have ads?
Neither Catit® nor FurryTail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catit® or FurryTail?
Catit® ships an update every 2 months, and FurryTail every 3 weeks. Most recently, Catit® was updated on November 3, 2026 and FurryTail on November 3, 2026.

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