Comparison

PETKIT vs GL Pets

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

GL Pets

Stay connected with your pets even when you're away. This app allows remote control of companion robots for real-time observation, two-way communication, and interactive play. You can also feed your pets and capture memories.

Highlights
  • Remote robot control
  • Real-time pet observation
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote pet feeding
  • Interactive laser toy
  • Video recording and photos
Features
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GL Pets is an APP connected to the intelligent companion robots. When you are not at home, you can remotely control the device to move around the house through the APP. Real-time observation, two-way voice, remote feeding, laser pet teasing, etc., can realize online companionship. Functions: 1.One-way video:The robot can be operated remotely through the app to accompany and monitor pets 2.Red-dot laser toy:Play with pets through laser red dots to keep them active and active 3.Two-way audio: Let pet owners see and communicate with their pets day and night 4.360°move freely:The device can be remotely operated to move freely around the house, so you can find hidden pets at any time 5.Remote feeding:When the owner is not at home and the pet is hungry, it can be fed remotely 6.Takes photos:Video recording and photos can be taken at any time and shared with friends

Screenshots

PETKIT4 screens
GL Pets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PETKIT at 4.6 against GL Pets's 1.8. PETKIT also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 14%) and ratings volume (20K vs 32). 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

PETKIT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETKIT has 20K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of PETKIT's written reviews are positive against 14% of GL Pets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, GL Pets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PETKIT versus GL Pets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPETKITGL Pets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings) — better1.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better32
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size688 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetkit Smart Technology LimitedShenzhen GULIGULI Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PETKIT

All ratings19,509 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,424 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative38.3%

GL Pets

All ratings28 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative81.8%

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

GL Pets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PETKIT

No in-app purchases

None

GL Pets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PETKIT free?
PETKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GL Pets free?
GL Pets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PETKIT or GL Pets?
PETKIT is rated higher. PETKIT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while GL Pets averages 1.8 from 32 ratings.
Do PETKIT or GL Pets have ads?
Neither PETKIT nor GL Pets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PETKIT or GL Pets?
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, and GL Pets every 3 weeks. Most recently, PETKIT was updated on October 15, 2026 and GL Pets on October 5, 2026.

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