Cheerble Wicked Ball SE vs PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Cheerble Wicked Ball SE costs $30 and the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher has no store price on file. The Cheerble Wicked Ball SE scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Cheerble Wicked Ball SE for small dogs home alone for short spells. Pick the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher for energetic fetch loving dogs. The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher wins 1 of 1 points we can measure.
- Type
- Self propelled rolling
- For
- Toy and small breed
- Camera
- None
- Power
- 3.7 V
Self rolling ball that keeps small dogs busy, no app needed
Full Cheerble Wicked Ball SE review, pros and cons →- Type
- Automatic ball launcher
- For
- Dogs that fetch
- Camera
- None
- Power
- Included AC adapter or
Tennis ball launcher with 9 distances and a 7 ft safety sensor
Full PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Cheerble Wicked Ball SE | PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $30 | n/a |
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Rank in Pet care | #2 | #3 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 60 day replacement guarantee (Cheerble); no longer warranty term listed | n/a |
| Type | Self propelled rolling ball toy with 3 interaction modes; wakes when touched (Cheerble) | Automatic ball launcher for standard tennis balls; holds up to 3 balls (PetSafe) |
| Pet | Toy and small breed dogs per Cheerble; The Vet Desk also saw cats play with it | Dogs that fetch and return balls to the hopper; uses standard size tennis balls |
| Power | 3.7 V, 135 mAh Li-polymer battery; charges with the included DC cable (Cheerble) | Included AC adapter or 6 D cell batteries, not included (PetSafe support page) |
| Runtime | Up to 4 hours of play per charge (Cheerble); The Vet Desk saw about an hour of active play | About 30 hours on D cells thanks to auto on and off (PetsRadar, listed spec); pauses after 15 minutes of play, then rests 15 minutes (Chewy listing) |
| App | None; modes set by a button inside the ball | None; buttons on the unit |
| Camera | None | None |
| Treat dispenser | None | None |
| Size | 56 mm (2.2 in) diameter (Cheerble) | 9 distance settings from 8 to 30 ft and 6 launch angles up to 45 degrees (PetSafe; PetsRadar); dimensions not published on the pages we checked |
| Weight | 104 g (3.6 oz) (Cheerble) | About 4 kg (PetsRadar) |
| Safety | IP65 water resistant; natural rubber, TPU and PC shell (Cheerble); supervise chewers | Motion sensors block launches when something is within 7 ft in front of the unit; tone sounds before each launch (PetSafe; PetsRadar) |
| Best for | small dogs home alone for short spells | energetic fetch loving dogs |
| Skip if | your dog is a heavy chewer or over 20 lb | your dog is noise shy or will not return the ball |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Cheerble Wicked Ball SE
- The Vet Desk (4.6/5): Tested with three dogs, four cats and two more dogs; battery lasted around an hour of play. Sub scores: Quality 4.5, Variety 5, Safety 4, Value 5. Source
- MobileSyrup: Used for about a month with an almost 12 year old Cavachon; three modes (Passive, Normal, Gentle) with varying vibration; soft rubber coating easy to clean; easy to recommend. Source
PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
- PetsRadar: Fun add on for playtime, but the reviewer felt it may not run a full day of problem free fetch alone; flagged a loud pre launch tone and a 15 minute timeout that cannot be disabled. Source
- What's Good To Do (5/5): Tested in a garden with a Staffordshire Bull Terrier; noted 9 distance settings from 2.5 to 9 m, a 45 degree max angle and a motion sensor that pauses launching. Unit was gifted for review. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Cheerble Wicked Ball SE or the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher?
The Cheerble Wicked Ball SE scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Cheerble Wicked Ball SE for small dogs home alone for short spells. Pick the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher for energetic fetch loving dogs.
What is the difference between the Wicked Ball SE and the Automatic Ball Launcher?
Type: Self propelled rolling ball toy with 3 interaction modes; wakes when touched (Cheerble) on the Wicked Ball SE, Automatic ball launcher for standard tennis balls; holds up to 3 balls (PetSafe) on the Automatic Ball Launcher. Pet: Toy and small breed dogs per Cheerble; The Vet Desk also saw cats play with it on the Wicked Ball SE, Dogs that fetch and return balls to the hopper; uses standard size tennis balls on the Automatic Ball Launcher. Power: 3.7 V, 135 mAh Li-polymer battery; charges with the included DC cable (Cheerble) on the Wicked Ball SE, Included AC adapter or 6 D cell batteries, not included (PetSafe support page) on the Automatic Ball Launcher.
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