# PETKIT vs 5Ahome

The clearest difference is rating: PETKIT at 4.6 against 5Ahome's 1.0. PETKIT also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1). 5Ahome's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PETKIT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETKIT has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PETKIT | 5Ahome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petkit/id994053492/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ahome/id1016344349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 688 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petkit Smart Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774629024) | [David Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/998906182) |

## What reviewers say

### PETKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petkit/id994053492)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 5Ahome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ahome/id1016344349)

Remotely control home appliances connected to smart plugs. This app works with specific smart remote control devices to manage your devices from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Smart plug management, Works with RS8-pro remote, Turn devices on/off

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PETKIT free?

PETKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 5Ahome free?

5Ahome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PETKIT or 5Ahome?

PETKIT is rated higher. PETKIT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while 5Ahome averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*