# Whisker

> Litter-Robot and Feeder-Robot

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1475805212](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1475805212)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1475805212`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Automated Pet Care Products Inc. dba AutoPets
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (144,285 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.41.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2020-10-14
- **Size:** 174 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisker/id1475805212)
- **Website:** [https://www.litter-robot.com/the-app.html](https://www.litter-robot.com/the-app.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.litter-robot.com/legal.html](https://www.litter-robot.com/legal.html)

## Description

The Whisker Chrome extension enables remote monitoring and control of WhiskerOS-powered devices, including Litter-Robot and Feeder-Robot. Manage multiple units from a single dashboard with real-time alerts, litter and waste status, and actionable usage insights.

Key features include flexible remote controls for cycles, sleep mode, and feeding schedules; on-demand snacks; low-food and issue alerts; and feeding insights. Setup notes cover QR onboarding, Wi-Fi compatibility (2.4 GHz; 5 GHz on select Pro models), and model variations.

## Rankings

- #2,680 — Overall
- #64 — product
- #91 — automate

## Review summary

Whisker is praised for greatly reducing mess and odor, ease of use, and a data-rich app for weights and multi-unit monitoring. However, multiple reviews cite reliability problems: inconsistent app notifications, Wi-Fi drops, sensor maintenance needs, pricey upfront cost plus subscription fees, and bugs after updates. Overall, strong concept and value when working, but reliability and cost concerns limit enthusiasm.

### Pros

- Significantly reduces litter box mess and odor.
- Easy to use and low maintenance (weekly waste bag emptying).
- App provides cat weights, usage data, and multi-unit monitoring from one place.
- Suitable for multi-cat and multi-floor homes with multiple units managed in one app.

### Cons

- Unreliable app notifications and alerts; cycle updates often do not appear on iPhone/Apple Watch.
- Frequent Wi‑Fi connectivity problems causing the unit to go offline and require reboots/re-registration.
- Sensor maintenance issues requiring regular cleaning and sometimes unreliable readings; perceived as a workaround for sensor problems.
- High upfront price and ongoing costs for data/weight features via subscription.
- Software updates can break features or fail to open, indicating stability issues after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1475805212)