PETKIT vs Whisker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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 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.
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Whisker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PETKIT | Whisker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20K ratings) | 4.8 (144K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better | 51.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20K | 144K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 688 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petkit Smart Technology Limited | Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets |
Customer experience
PETKIT
Whisker
User reviews
PETKIT
From 20K App Store ratingsWhat 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 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
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
PETKIT
No in-app purchases
Whisker
No in-app purchases








