PETKIT vs Braun IPL app
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.
Braun IPL app
This app acts as your personal beautician for at-home hair removal. It offers smart features, personalized treatment plans, and progress tracking to help you achieve smooth skin. Enjoy step-by-step guidance and session planning for optimal results.
- Personalized treatment plans
- Skin tone compatibility check
- Automatic session rescheduling
- Real-time coverage guidance
- Progress tracking
- Step-by-step session guidance
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Braun IPL App is your personal beautician at home, designed for all Braun IPL devices, with smart and exclusive features for Braun Aura 9 and Skin i-expert. Enjoy support throughout your hair removal journey with the Braun IPL App, which helps you plan your sessions, get step-by-step guidance, and track your progress towards up to 3 years of smooth skin.* Expert guidance personalized to you with Braun Aura 9 and Skin i-expert The Braun IPL App creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body areas, hair density, and progress. Get the right number of sessions for each body area, with your plan automatically adapting based on your results, and real-time coverage guidance to help avoid missed spots and patchy results. If life gets in the way and you miss a session, your treatment plan automatically adjusts to keep you on track towards your best results. Like a beautician at home with Braun Aura 7, Silk-Expert Pro 5, Silk-Expert Pro 3 & Silk-Expert Mini The Braun IPL App helps you stay on track to smooth skin. Create treatment plans for each body area and receive reminders when it’s time for your next session. Missed a session? Your treatment plan automatically adjusts to fit your routine. *Skin smoothness due to hair reduction. 3 years measured from treatment start following 4 initial sessions. Check treatment regimens, skin type and hair color compatibility, warnings, and contraindications, at www.Braun.com and in the usage instructions.
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Verdict
PETKIT and Braun IPL app both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of PETKIT's written reviews are positive against 19% of Braun IPL app's. PETKIT also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (21K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PETKIT against 4.6 for Braun IPL app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETKIT has 21K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of PETKIT's written reviews are positive against 19% of Braun IPL app's.
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Braun IPL app monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PETKIT | Braun IPL app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (21K ratings) | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews — better | 18.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 688 MB | 280 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petkit Smart Technology Limited | P&G Productions |
Customer experience
PETKIT
Braun IPL app
User reviews
PETKIT
From 21K 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
Braun IPL app
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good product
- ✨ Great results
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔌 Device won't connect to WiFi
- 🤯 App not available in certain regions
- 🤔 Confusing or frustrating app experience
- 🗓️ Issues with scheduling and tracking sessions
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
Braun IPL app
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on login or registration
- App unable to pair with device
- App not updating progress or schedules correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Allow customization of body areas
- Improve app functionality for missed sessions
- Make app available in more regions
In-app purchases
PETKIT
No in-app purchases
Braun IPL app
No in-app purchases









