PETKIT vs Tankstead
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.
Tankstead
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Keep every aquarium’s routine, readings, and history organized in one place. Tankstead is an aquarium maintenance tracker designed to make consistent care easier. Record water parameters, schedule recurring tasks, manage stock and equipment, and build a useful history for each tank. WATER TESTING • Record temperature, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, GH, KH, TDS, and CO₂ • Enter exact, estimated, or ranged results • Set custom target ranges and choose which parameters you track • Review recent readings and changes over time • Estimate CO₂ from pH and KH when appropriate MAINTENANCE • Create one-time or recurring maintenance schedules • Log water changes with percentage, volume, notes, and photos • Receive optional reminders for upcoming tasks • Complete, snooze, edit, pause, or delete schedules • See upcoming and completed care on your calendar STOCK AND EQUIPMENT • Track fish, invertebrates, plants, and aquarium equipment • Record additions, removals, losses, and transfers • Store quantities, photos, and notes • Maintain a separate inventory for each aquarium BUILT FOR MULTIPLE TANKS • Keep separate settings, schedules, stock, and history for every tank • Copy water-parameter settings and maintenance schedules between aquariums • Choose US customary or metric units • Use light, dark, or system appearance YOUR AQUARIUM HISTORY • Browse water tests and maintenance records in the logbook • Continue recording information offline and sync when connected • Export your records as CSV or JSON • Sign in securely with Apple Tankstead helps you remember what happened, understand what is due, and keep a consistent record as each aquarium changes over time. Tankstead does not diagnose livestock health or provide veterinary treatment recommendations. Target ranges are provided for organization and should be configured for your aquarium’s inhabitants.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PETKIT at fortnightly against Tankstead's every 6 weeks. PETKIT also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Tankstead every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PETKIT | Tankstead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (21K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 688 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petkit Smart Technology Limited | Carter Liu |
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
Tankstead
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PETKIT
No in-app purchases
Tankstead
No in-app purchases









