£169.99 KITPLUS litter box review: low price, strong features, real caveats

Yes — the KITPLUS Automatic Cat Litter Box is worth buying if you want app control, self-cleaning convenience and a current price of £169.99, especially since that is the all-time lowest recorded price. At 4.9/5 from 28 reviews, it has unusually strong early feedback, but the small review pool and the lack of detailed published specs mean you should buy it for practical convenience rather than expecting premium, fully proven performance.

First impressions: what stands out immediately?

The headline attraction here is value. KITPLUS is listed at £169.99, down 28% from an RRP of £235.29, and the price history shows the current price is also the lowest ever recorded. That matters because automatic litter boxes can get expensive quickly, and this model sits well below premium rivals while still offering app control, a large waste bin, safety sensors and an open-top design.

The open-top format is also a meaningful design choice. For many cats, open access feels less intimidating than a fully enclosed robot-style unit, and that can help with acceptance. The trade-off is that an open-top system may not contain odours as aggressively as a more sealed design, so the effectiveness of the waste bin and cleaning cycle will matter a lot in a real home.

What does the KITPLUS do well?

The core feature is automatic self-cleaning technology, which removes waste after each use. In practical terms, that should reduce daily scooping and help keep the tray fresher between full cleans. KITPLUS also includes a dedicated app, so you can manage cleanings remotely and monitor status from your phone. For busy owners, that is one of the biggest reasons to choose a smart litter tray over a manual one.

Safety sensors are another important inclusion. Any automatic litter box needs reliable anti-pinch protection and motion detection, because cats can be curious, quick to jump in, or change their minds mid-cycle. KITPLUS says it uses advanced safety sensors to prevent accidents, which is exactly the sort of feature that should be non-negotiable on a product like this.

The large waste bin is designed for multiple cats, which makes this more useful for households with more than one pet. A bigger bin usually means fewer emptying sessions and a better chance of keeping smells under control, especially when the system uses enclosed waste disposal and includes trash bags for easier cleanup.

How does it perform in daily use?

Based on the available data, the strongest signal is trust: 4.9/5 from 28 reviews is excellent. That suggests buyers who have used it are largely satisfied with the cleaning, convenience and overall experience. However, 28 reviews is still a relatively small sample, so the rating should be treated as promising rather than definitive.

The product’s performance will likely depend on three things: how well the cleaning mechanism handles clumping litter, how effective the waste bin is at containing odour, and how stable the app connection is. The listing confirms app control and odour-free waste disposal, but it does not provide hard numbers for capacity, cycle time, noise level, WiFi standard or camera features. That means you are buying on feature set and user sentiment, not on deeply specified engineering data.

Build quality and design: what to expect

The open-top design should make entry easier for larger cats and for cats that dislike enclosed spaces. It also simplifies visual monitoring, which can be useful when you are checking whether a cat is using the tray normally. On the other hand, open-top models can be less tidy around the surrounding area, so litter tracking may be more of an issue than with some covered systems.

The included trash bags are a practical touch, and the safety features suggest the product is aimed at real-world home use rather than just being a gimmick. Still, without published details on materials, motor noise, or exact bin capacity, it is hard to judge long-term durability from the listing alone.

Is it good value for money?

At £169.99, yes — this is strong value if the product performs as advertised. It is cheaper than the PETKIT PURA MAX 2 at £379.98 and slightly cheaper than the Devoko at £186.99, while also undercutting the PetPivot at £167.94 by a small margin. The KITPLUS also carries the best rating of the group at 4.9/5, compared with 4.3★ for PETKIT PURA MAX 2, 4.1★ for PetPivot and 4.4★ for Devoko.

That said, the PETKIT model lists 11 safety sensors and a 76L capacity, while Devoko advertises 90L and 6 safety sensors. KITPLUS does not provide comparable published figures in the supplied data, so it wins on price and rating, but not on transparency of spec sheet detail.

What should buyers be cautious about?

The main warning is that the evidence base is still thin. A 4.9/5 score from 28 reviews is encouraging, but it is not the same as a long-established product with hundreds of reviews. Also, because the listing does not disclose exact capacity, noise level, WiFi details or cycle timing, some buyers may find the product less feature-complete than the marketing implies.

Another practical concern is that open-top automatic litter boxes can be easier for cats to accept, but they may be less effective at controlling scatter and odour than more enclosed designs. If your priority is maximum smell containment, you may want to compare it carefully with more sealed alternatives.

How does KITPLUS compare to the main alternatives?

Against the PETKIT PURA MAX 2, KITPLUS is dramatically cheaper at £169.99 versus £379.98, and it currently has a much higher user rating in the supplied data. Against the Devoko 90L, KITPLUS is also cheaper, though only by £17.00, while the Devoko advertises a larger 90L capacity and 6 safety sensors. Against the PetPivot at £167.94, KITPLUS is only £2.05 more expensive but has a much stronger rating, which makes the KITPLUS the more convincing buy if you trust review sentiment.

In short, KITPLUS looks like the best value option here, not the most technically specified one.