Comparison

PETKIT vs Popur

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

Popur

This innovative device offers a revolutionary approach to pet care, automating a common household chore. It's designed to provide a cleaner environment for both pets and owners with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Self-cleaning litter box
  • Automated waste management
  • Reduces household chores
  • Delights pet owners
  • No compromises on quality
Features
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Popur X5 is a quantum leap in self-cleaning litter box. At Popur, we make products that delight you and free you from household chores, without any compromises.

Screenshots

PETKIT4 screens
Popur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PETKIT at 4.6 against Popur's 1.5. PETKIT also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 12%) and monetization model (free vs paid). Popur's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETKIT has 20K ratings behind it against 150, 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 12% of Popur's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Popur every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PETKIT versus Popur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPETKITPopur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings) — better1.5 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better150
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size688 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetkit Smart Technology LimitedPopur International Limited

Customer experience

PETKIT

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

Popur

All ratings150 ratings
Positive8.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative86.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative81.8%

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

Popur

From 150 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 👍 Quiet operation
  • 👍 Effective odor control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Inability to customize app settings
  • 🐛 Lack of app updates and support

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

Popur

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to litter box
  • Settings not saving in app
  • Firmware update failures
  • Incorrect time display on litter box

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to open waste bin from app
  • Option to customize notifications
  • Tracking of individual pet usage and weight
  • Ability to set time zone and clock display

In-app purchases

None

PETKIT

No in-app purchases

None

Popur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PETKIT free?
PETKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popur free?
Popur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PETKIT or Popur?
PETKIT is rated higher. PETKIT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Popur averages 1.5 from 150 ratings.
Do PETKIT or Popur have ads?
Neither PETKIT nor Popur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PETKIT or Popur?
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, and Popur every 2 weeks. Most recently, PETKIT was updated on September 25, 2026 and Popur on September 10, 2026.

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