Petcube vs Whisker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Petcube
This app offers comprehensive pet care, including AI health guidance, vet consultations, activity tracking, and a digital journal. It helps you manage your pet's health, routines, and daily moments, providing personalized insights and support for confident pet parenting.
- AI-powered pet health insights
- 24/7 licensed veterinarian chat
- Pet journal for tracking data and moments
- Activity and routine tracking
- Smart pet device integration
- Care reminders and alerts
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From tailored AI health guidance to chats with licensed vets, pet journal, activity tracking, and smart pet devices — everything your pet needs is now in one place. Petcube goes far beyond smart hardware. It’s a pet-first platform designed around the animal you love — not the technology you use. Start by creating a profile for your dog or cat. Add their age, breed, habits, and health history. Complete a Health Check by answering health and care-related questions about your pet. From there, Petcube becomes a companion with personalized AI insights and around-the-clock certified vet chat to help you make better decisions for your pet and be a more confident pet parent. With Petcube App you can: - Get AI-powered answers about your pet’s health, behavior, food, and training; - Chat with licensed veterinarians when you need on-the-spot medical guidance; - Track activity, routines, health data, and daily moments in your pet’s journal; - Get reminders, smart alerts, set up voice commands, and care schedules; - Connect your Petcube devices for live streaming, smart alerts, emergency monitoring, and activity insights. Your pet’s profile, photos, logs, and history help unlock more personalized advice, reminders, and care recommendations — turning the app into a digital diary for your pet. Whether you’re checking in while you’re away, worried about a symptom, or just want to be a better pet parent, Petcube puts everything you need right at your fingertips.
Whisker
Remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled pet devices, including litter boxes and feeders. Receive real-time alerts, track usage insights, and manage feeding schedules from anywhere.
- Real-time device alerts
- Remote control of device functions
- Usage and feeding insights
- Flexible feeding schedules
- Multi-device management
- Low food and issue notifications
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The Whisker app uses our proprietary WhiskerOS™ software to allow you to remotely monitor and control your WiFi-enabled Whisker device. Use the Whisker app to monitor, control, and get insights from your Whisker devices—including Litter-Robot and Feeder-Robot—anytime, anywhere. Works with Litter-Robot 3 Connect, Litter-Robot 4, Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot 5 Pro, Litter-Robot EVO, PetTag, and Feeder-Robot. Litter-Robot features - Real-time alerts: Know when a cycle starts, pauses, or the drawer needs emptying. - Litter & waste status: See litter level and waste drawer status at a glance. - Usage insights: Track trends that help you monitor your cat's routine. - Remote controls: Adjust cycle delay time, lock the control panel, toggle night light, or schedule sleep mode. - Multi-robot support: Set up and manage multiple units in one place. Feeder-Robot features - Flexible schedules: Create and edit feeding schedules from your phone. - Snack on demand: Dispense a snack anytime, wherever you are. - Low-food & issue alerts: Get notified when food is low or if the feeder needs attention. - Feeding insights: View weekly and monthly trends. Setup & requirements - Camera permission for QR code onboarding. - Wi-Fi: Visible, password-protected IPv4 network. All models support 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz is supported on select Pro models only. Use 2.4 GHz for all others. - Location Services: Enable during onboarding to help the app find your Wi-Fi network. Features may vary by device and model.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Whisker at 4.8 against Petcube's 3.7. Whisker also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and ratings volume (151K vs 1K). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whisker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 151K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Petcube's written reviews are positive against 52% of Whisker's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Petcube | Whisker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1K ratings) | 4.8 (151K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | 52.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 151K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #210 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 394 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petcube Inc | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets |
Customer experience
Petcube
Whisker
User reviews
Petcube
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for monitoring pets
- 🔍 Useful for checking on pets when away
- 👍 Allows sharing with friends and family
- 💡 Innovative concept of pet camera
- 🤖 Helpful for new pet owners
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔒 Security concerns with unencrypted calls
- 💰 Expensive with subscription required for key features
- 🙄 Constant upselling and ads for premium services
- 🤯 Buggy and unreliable app experience
Whisker
From 151K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient, hassle-free
- 👍 Keeps litter box clean and odor-free
- 💡 Tracks cat usage and weight
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent false 'drawer full' notifications
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions and interrupted cycles
- 🔋 Drains phone battery with constant notifications
Bugs and requests
Petcube
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent video quality and audio
- Unreliable motion detection and alerts
- Inability to reconnect camera after updates
- Syncing issues between multiple devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to turn off camera remotely
- Option to disable vet chat feature
- Bulk video deletion
- Customizable motion detection settings
- Support for more pet types beyond just dogs and cats
Whisker
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently disconnects from litter box
- App fails to properly register litter box
- Litter box gets stuck in cleaning cycle
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable cleaning cycle settings
- Ability to identify which cat used the litter box
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Better integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
Petcube
No in-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases







