Comparison

PETKIT vs My Pet Journal

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

My Pet Journal

Organize all aspects of your pet's life, from daily care and health records to financial tracking and travel plans. Set smart reminders for appointments, medications, and more. Capture memories with photos and videos, and generate useful reports.

Highlights
  • Daily care and health tracking
  • Medication and vaccination reminders
  • Financial tracking and cost rollups
  • Travel checklists and sitter briefs
  • Memory capture with photos/videos
  • Customizable smart reminders
  • Multiple pet profiles
Features
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The whole story of your pet, beautifully organized. My Pet Journal keeps every detail of your pet's life in one trusted place — first vaccines, today's walk, the receipt for an insurance claim, the new trick they just learned. Designed by Royal Pet Box® based on our hardcopy journal, for pet parents who care about the details. Works for any species. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK: DAILY CARE & HEALTH • Vet visits — reason, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, clinic and vet ratings • Vaccinations with booster schedules and reminders • Medications and supplements — dosing alerts, refill tracking, days-of-supply countdown • Grooming appointments and groomer ratings • Weight history with chart • Diet — brand, ratings, reactions, food changes • Walks, runs, and play — with weekly goals and a Start Walk/Stop Walk feature • iPhone pedometer support for more accurate walks (Premium) • FitBark Smart Collar integration (Premium) ID & EMERGENCY • Microchip, breed, color, blood type, license number • Spay/neuter status with certificate photos • Health conditions and allergies • Pet insurance — company, policy, claims contacts • Customizable first aid kit and toxic foods reference • Emergency Wallet Card (Premium) — printable, foldable • Lost pet poster generator MONEY TRACKING • Lifetime cost rollups — vet, vaccines, meds, grooming, diet, travel, sitters • Insurance premiums with optional monthly auto-record • Insurance reimbursements that subtract from total health spend • Refunds for any category (negative amounts reduce totals) • Receipt photos on every cost field TRAVEL & SHARING • Trip checklists with customizable packing lists • "Keep in Car" emergency essentials list • Pet sitter briefs — shareable feeding instructions, emergency contacts, daily routines • One-tap text message with the full sitter brief • Reuse last booking's sitter info with one tap MEMORIES & MILESTONES • Diary entries with photos and videos • Memory photo gallery on every pet • Tricks and learned skills history • Print-ready Photo Book (Premium) SMART REMINDERS • Reminders Inbox with customizable look-ahead window • Vaccine boosters, med dosing, vet visits, license renewals, sitter pickups, birthdays • Annual vet visit reminder • Insurance renewal reminder • iOS app icon badge for past-due and upcoming items • Activity reminders 20+ PDF REPORTS (PREMIUM) • Medical History • Vaccination Certificate • Medication History • Insurance Reimbursement Worksheet • Vet Visit History • Grooming History • Diet History • Trip Checklists • Sitter Brief • Lifetime Cost • Year in Review • License History • Diary Export • Emergency Wallet Card • Photo Book • Lost Pet Poster • Reminders summary • Backup & Restore — every record and photo • JSON export and re-import for pet handoffs INCLUDED EXTRAS • Multiple pets — switch at the top of every screen • User-Customizable interface • iOS Home Screen quick actions — long-press the icon to jump to a tool • Pet breed research and Petfinder for adoptable pets near you • Pet Spots — save pet-friendly places you find • A free 43-page homemade treat cookbook ("Barkworthy Bites") gifted on every dog's birthday FREE — AND HONEST ABOUT WHAT'S PREMIUM The free version is generous: unlimited pets, vet records, vaccines, medications, grooming, travel, photos, sitter briefs, reminders, and more. Premium unlocks 20+ PDF reports, the emergency wallet card, the dashboard with lifetime cost rollups, activity tracker integration, full backups, data export, periodic offers, and more. Features and pricing in the free and Premium tiers may be added, changed, or removed as the app is updated. All features are subject to change. By Royal Pet Box LLC, makers of luxury pet products at royalpetbox.com. Where your pet rules.® Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://royalpetbox.com/pages/my-pet-journal-app-privacy Supplemental Terms: https://royalpetbox.com/pages/my-pet-journal-app-terms

Screenshots

PETKIT4 screens
My Pet Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PETKIT at none against My Pet Journal's 2. PETKIT also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). My Pet Journal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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. My Pet Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PETKIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Pet Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PETKIT has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, My Pet Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PETKIT versus My Pet Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPETKITMy Pet Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size688 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetkit Smart Technology LimitedROYAL PET BOX LLC

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

My Pet Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PETKIT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

My Pet Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PETKIT free?
PETKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Pet Journal free?
My Pet Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PETKIT or My Pet Journal?
My Pet Journal is rated higher. PETKIT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while My Pet Journal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PETKIT or My Pet Journal have ads?
Neither PETKIT nor My Pet Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PETKIT or My Pet Journal?
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, and My Pet Journal every 3 days. Most recently, PETKIT was updated on November 5, 2026 and My Pet Journal on October 25, 2026.

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