Comparison

PETKIT vs Whisker

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

Head to head
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.

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 schedules from anywhere. Enhance your pet care routine with smart technology.

Highlights
  • Real-time alerts for device status
  • Remote control of device functions
  • Usage insights and trend tracking
  • Flexible feeding schedules
  • Multi-robot management
  • On-demand pet treat dispensing
Features
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Life with your pet, endlessly better. 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

PETKIT4 screens
Whisker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PETKIT at free against Whisker's free with in-app purchases. Whisker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (144K vs 20K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisker has 144K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 52% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Whisker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PETKIT versus Whisker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPETKITWhisker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings)4.8 (144K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings20K144K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size688 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetkit Smart Technology LimitedAutomated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets

Customer experience

PETKIT

All ratings19,509 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,412 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative38.3%

Whisker

All ratings143,642 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1,051 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative36.8%

User reviews

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

Whisker

From 144K 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

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

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

PETKIT

No in-app purchases

None

Whisker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PETKIT free?
PETKIT 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, PETKIT or Whisker?
Whisker is rated higher. PETKIT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Whisker averages 4.8 from 144K ratings.
Do PETKIT or Whisker have ads?
Neither PETKIT nor Whisker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PETKIT or Whisker?
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, and Whisker every 3 weeks. Most recently, PETKIT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Whisker on September 24, 2026.

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