PETLIBRO LITE vs HGsmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PETLIBRO LITE
Control and monitor your smart devices remotely from anywhere. Schedule automated tasks, view real-time status and history, and access online support. Keep your device software up-to-date for enhanced functionality.
- Remote device control
- Scheduled task automation
- Real-time status monitoring
- History records viewing
- Online FAQ and support
- Device software upgrades
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1. Remotely control your device anytime and anywhere 2. Flexibly set scheduled tasks so that the device can automatically perform operations on time 3. View the real-time status and history records of the device anytime and anywhere, so that you can know well about the device 4. Check the frequently asked questions and solutions of the device online, and feed back the problems to customer service personnel in real time 5. Upgrade device software online to make your device more useful
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 update cadence: HGsmart at every 6 weeks against PETLIBRO LITE's every 5 months. HGsmart also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 10%). PETLIBRO LITE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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.
PETLIBRO LITE ships an update every 5 months, HGsmart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PETLIBRO LITE | HGsmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (355 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | 22.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 355 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Designlibro Inc | Shenzhen Tahao Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
PETLIBRO LITE
HGsmart
User reviews
PETLIBRO LITE
From 355 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 📹 Useful camera monitoring
- ⏱️ Reliable scheduled feedings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔁 Unreliable schedule management
- 🔔 Lack of push notifications
- 🕰️ Outdated app with no updates
- 🤖 Poor customer support
HGsmart
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and clean app interface
- 🚀 Loads quickly
- 💡 Ability to add a meal call for cats
- 👍 Works well once set up
- 👍 No subscription required
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App stops working entirely
- 🐛 Chinese error messages
- 🐛 WiFi connection problems (password length)
- 🐛 Inability to register or create accounts
Bugs and requests
PETLIBRO LITE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Feeder disconnecting randomly
- Feeding schedules being deleted unexpectedly
- Manual feeding button unresponsive
- Firmware update failures
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to skip or pause scheduled feedings
- Low food level notifications
- Improved video playback and timeline controls
- Combine multiple Petlibro apps into one
HGsmart
Reported bugs
22 issues- Cannot log in
- Account does not exist error
- Email not correct error during registration
- WiFi only accepts 5 character passwords
- No notifications for feed distribution
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- Cannot connect device
- No verification code sent to email
- Cannot log in from second phone
- App suddenly stopped working
- Error message in Chinese characters
- Service not found error
- Unable to retrieve states error
- Cannot delete device to re-register
- Password section has a glitch
- WiFi not responding
- App does not allow access
- Request timed out when changing feeding plan
- System internal error
- Feeding plan not displayed
- Cannot remove feeding time
- Litter box offline but it's not
- App reads full bin when empty
Requested features
12 requests- Notification when feed is distributed
- Fix login issues
- Fix registration issues
- Fix WiFi connection issues
- Fix Chinese error messages
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- Improve server stability
- Allow editing of feeding plans
- Fix low food warnings
- Allow conversion to standard time
- Adjustable font size
- Accurate food quantity display
- Fix offline status reporting
In-app purchases
PETLIBRO LITE
No in-app purchases
HGsmart
No in-app purchases
