Comparison

PETKIT vs Winix Smart

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

Winix Smart

Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote power on/off
  • Fan speed and mode control
  • Scheduling air purifier operation
  • Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring
  • Filter life tracking and replacement alerts
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa
Features
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* An integrated Winix Smart App to control Winix Smart Air Purifiers has been released. Winix Smart App requires permissions to the following services: Even if you do not allow optional permissions, you can still use the service limitedly. - Location (optional) : Needed to access your current outdoor air quality location. - Call (optional) : Needed to call customer service. (The Winix Samrt app never performs other functions using the above permission.) # Remote Control from Anywhere - Power on/off - Cycle between low, medium, high, and turbo Fan Speeds - Switch between manual, auto, and sleep Modes - Set your air purifier to run on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule # Real-time Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Information - Monitor air quality in real time to stay in control even if you’re not at home - Track air quality history to better understand your environment # Manage Filters - Displays the percent of remaining filter life - In-app alerts for when it’s time to replace your filter - Connect to Amazon DRS for automatic filter replacements # Works with Amazon Alexa - Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. - Enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands for your Winix Smart Air Purifier. Outdoor air quality – Real-time outdoor air quality information for your current location or search by city Indoor air quality – Displays the current air quality conditions of the room your Winix air purifier is in Schedule – Run your Winix Air Purifier only during certain times by setting a schedule Alexa – Click here to enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands or Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. WINIX Promotion – Stay up to date on current Winix sales & promotions

Screenshots

PETKIT4 screens
Winix Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

PETKIT and Winix Smart both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of PETKIT's written reviews are positive against 20% of Winix Smart's. PETKIT also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PETKIT against 4.6 for Winix Smart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 34K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of PETKIT's written reviews are positive against 20% of Winix Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Winix Smart monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PETKIT versus Winix Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPETKITWinix Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings)4.6 (34K ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20K34K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size688 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetkit Smart Technology LimitedWINIX INC.

Customer experience

PETKIT

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

Winix Smart

All ratings34,087 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative69.2%

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

Winix Smart

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cleans air effectively
  • 🚀 Easy installation
  • 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
  • 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
  • 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process

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

Winix Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Firmware update process issues
  • Inability to connect to WiFi
  • Scheduling features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app UI and usability
  • Allow device rearrangement in app
  • Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
  • Provide more detailed air quality information

In-app purchases

None

PETKIT

No in-app purchases

None

Winix Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PETKIT free?
PETKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Winix Smart free?
Winix Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PETKIT or Winix Smart?
PETKIT and Winix Smart are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20K and 34K ratings respectively.
Do PETKIT or Winix Smart have ads?
Neither PETKIT nor Winix Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PETKIT or Winix Smart?
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, and Winix Smart monthly. Most recently, PETKIT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Winix Smart on September 24, 2026.

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