Comparison

Pocket Salsa vs PETKIT

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Salsa

Learn salsa dancing with over 120 video lessons. Master dance combinations, find the rhythm, and get inspired by professional dancers. Perfect for beginners and social dancers looking to improve their skills.

Highlights
  • 120+ video dance lessons
  • Easy-to-follow instruction
  • Learn dance combinations
  • Find the salsa beat
  • Inspired by social dancers
Features
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* Highest Rated Salsa Dance app on App Store * Selected as "App Store Essentials - Date Night" by Apple * Reviewed by the NY Times, iMore and AppCentral TV! Learn to dance salsa in minutes with over 120 easy to follow video dance lessons provided by the instructors of Addicted2Salsa! From reviewing great looking dance combinations, to learning to find the salsa dance beat and becoming inspired by watching some of the best social dancers in the world - this app is for you! You can learn more about Addicted2Salsa by visiting (https://www.addicted2salsa.com/).

About

PETKIT

Monitor and manage your pet's health and well-being remotely. Track activity, feeding, hydration, and litter box usage with smart devices. Receive alerts for health changes and gain insights for proactive care.

Highlights
  • Remote pet monitoring
  • Litter box usage tracking
  • AI health insights
  • Smart feeding schedules
  • Hydration tracking
  • Multi-cat facial recognition
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Life with Your Pets—Smarter, Healthier, Effortlessly Trusted by over 6 million pet parents worldwide, the PETKIT app helps you monitor and care for your pets smarter, healthier, and more effortlessly. Stay connected anywhere with a closer view of your pet’s condition. Track litter box use, meals, hydration, and activity 24/7, and spot subtle behavior changes so you never miss the moments that matter. AI camera-equipped devices reveal hidden health signals, providing detailed insights into stool consistency, urine health (with compatible litter), and food intake—so you can care proactively and share insights with your veterinarian. All your devices work together in one smart ecosystem. Manage everything from a single app and turn everyday moments into actionable insights for confident pet care. Compatible Devices Works with PETKIT automatic litter boxes, smart feeders, water fountains, and pet dryer boxes. Feature availability may vary by model. Automatic Litter Boxes Standard Features - Real-time monitor: Get notifications for usage, cleaning cycles, full waste drawer, and accessory status. - Automatic usage tracking: Track every litter box visit, including frequency and duration, to spot early signs of health issues like constipation or urinary problems. - Remote control: Adjust cleaning modes, deodorization, litter leveling or dumping, and night mode—keeping the litter box clean and comfortable wherever you are. AI Camera-Equipped Models - AI health monitoring: Learns each cat’s litter box habits and alerts you to unusual changes and early health signs—like stool consistency (solid to loose), urine health (with compatible litter), inactivity, or unusual meowing—so you can act early. - Event-based video & image capture: Automatically records litter box activity. Watch live or review clips and share insights with your veterinarian for timely guidance. - Multi-cat facial recognition: Tracks each cat individually, even cats with similar weight, ensuring accurate monitoring and organized health data for multi-cat households. Smart Feeders Standard Features - Flexible feeding schedules: Keep your pet’s diet consistent no matter where you are. - Feeding insights: Daily, weekly, and monthly reports help you track trends and adjust meals for optimal health. - On-demand dispensing & alerts: Serve snacks or meals anytime and get notified when food runs low or device needs attention—so your pet is always cared for. AI Camera-Equipped Models - Stay informed and connected at mealtime: Monitor meals, portion intake, and feeding habits with live and recorded video. Interact with your pet as if you were right there. - Multi-cat facial recognition: AI identifies each cat and tracks meals separately, ensuring accurate data in multi-cat households (select models). Water Fountains - Hydration tracking: Monitor drinking habits and trends to ensure your pet stays properly hydrated. - Low-water & filter alerts: Get notified when water is low or filters need replacement—so your pet always has clean water. - Remote control: Adjust water flow and schedules from anywhere. Supports Bluetooth connection, with remote access available when paired with a PETKIT feeder or automatic litter box via interconnection (devices within 8 m / 26 ft). Pet Dryer Box - Customizable settings: Adjust wind speed, temperature, and duration—tailored for a comfortable drying experience for your pet. Before You Start - Compatible PETKIT devices required. - 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi required (5 GHz supported on select models). - Some features may require setup or subscription. PETKIT CARE+ Subscriptions Optional subscriptions unlock advanced features such as extended data history or cloud video storage. All pricing and terms are clearly shown before purchase. All video and data are securely stored and encrypted, keeping your pet’s information safe and private.

Screenshots

Pocket Salsa4 screens
PETKIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PETKIT at Free against Pocket Salsa's $9.99. PETKIT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (20K vs 560). Pocket Salsa's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 52%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

PETKIT is free to download; Pocket Salsa costs $9.99 up front. Pocket Salsa sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PETKIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Salsa holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETKIT has 20K ratings behind it against 560, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Pocket Salsa's written reviews are positive against 52% of PETKIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Salsa ships an update every 4 weeks, PETKIT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Salsa versus PETKIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SalsaPETKIT
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (560 ratings) — better4.6 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings56020K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB688 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraddicted2salsa LLCPetkit Smart Technology Limited

Customer experience

Pocket Salsa

All ratings560 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews740 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.3%

PETKIT

All ratings19,509 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,414 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative38.4%

User reviews

Pocket Salsa

From 560 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent salsa instruction
  • 🚀 Clear and concise video explanations
  • 💡 Helpful for both beginners and advanced dancers
  • 👍 Great value for the price
  • 👍 Useful for practicing between classes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional video playback issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about hidden in-app costs
  • 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay for more
  • 🔒 Lack of Spanish language support

PETKIT

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Detailed tracking of pet activity
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 👍 Convenient automation
  • 💡 Helpful notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Confusing app interface
  • 💸 Expensive subscriptions
  • 🔄 Unreliable updates
  • 🔍 Cluttered with ads

Bugs and requests

Pocket Salsa

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Videos not downloading properly
  • Crashes or freezes on startup

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to mark/track learned moves
  • Slow motion playback option
  • More content for on-2 salsa style
  • Categorization/organization improvements

PETKIT

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Repeated login issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Feeding schedule resets unexpectedly
  • Litter box sensor malfunctions
  • App crashes during setup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom feeding schedules
  • Add option to disable unnecessary notifications
  • Improve app translations and localization
  • Provide more flexible litter box settings
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Salsa

One-time4
  • Cola-Flick Pack$0.99
  • CombOver Bounce Pack$0.99
  • Flick Flare Pack$0.99
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  • Funky Turns Pack$0.99
None

PETKIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Salsa free?
Pocket Salsa costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PETKIT free?
PETKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Salsa or PETKIT?
Pocket Salsa is rated higher. Pocket Salsa averages 4.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while PETKIT averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do Pocket Salsa or PETKIT have ads?
Neither Pocket Salsa nor PETKIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Salsa or PETKIT?
Pocket Salsa ships an update every 4 weeks, and PETKIT fortnightly. Most recently, Pocket Salsa was updated on September 27, 2026 and PETKIT on September 30, 2026.

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