HGsmart vs Petcove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 .
Petcove
Manage and automate your pet's daily care routines. This app handles tasks like cleaning litter robots and scheduling automatic feeding times for pet feeders, offering convenience and peace of mind.
- Automate litter robot cleaning
- Schedule automatic pet feeding
- Manage pet's daily needs
- Deodorize litter robots
- Pet care companion
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Welcome to PetCove, where pet care meets simplicity. Our app helps you manage and automate all your pet's day-to-day needs, from cleaning and deodorizing your litter robots to scheduling automatic feed times for your pet feeders. Enjoy convenience and peace of mind with PetCove, the ultimate pet care companion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Petcove at 63% against HGsmart's 22%. HGsmart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HGsmart ships an update every 2 months, Petcove every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HGsmart | Petcove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (403 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 63.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 403 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Tahao Technology Co., Ltd. | Furs N' Purs LLC |
Customer experience
HGsmart
Petcove
Bugs and requests
HGsmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Petcove
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not connecting to device
- Incorrect weight tracking for cats
- Litter barrel centering issues
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Improved data visualization in app
- Bag replacement reminder
In-app purchases
HGsmart
No in-app purchases
Petcove
No in-app purchases
