Comparison

Petcube vs Whisker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time device alerts
  • Remote control of device functions
  • Usage and feeding insights
  • Flexible feeding schedules
  • Multi-device management
  • Low food and issue notifications
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Petcube4 screens
Whisker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Petcube versus Whisker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetcubeWhisker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1K ratings)4.8 (151K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K151K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#210 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size394 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetcube IncAutomated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets

Customer experience

Petcube

All ratings1,038 ratings
Positive62.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative63.6%

Whisker

All ratings150,021 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,169 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative36.6%

User reviews

Petcube

From 1K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Petcube

No in-app purchases

None

Whisker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petcube free?
Petcube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whisker free?
Whisker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Petcube or Whisker?
Whisker is rated higher. Petcube averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Whisker averages 4.8 from 151K ratings.
Do Petcube or Whisker have ads?
Neither Petcube nor Whisker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Petcube or Whisker?
Petcube ships an update fortnightly, and Whisker fortnightly. Most recently, Petcube was updated on November 6, 2026 and Whisker on November 9, 2026.

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