Cheerble Wicked Snail vs PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Cheerble Wicked Snail costs $28 and the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher has no store price on file. The Cheerble Wicked Snail scores higher in our ranking (9.7 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Cheerble Wicked Snail for kittens on hard floors. 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 cat toy
- For
- Cats
- Camera
- None
- Power
- 200 mAh rechargeable
Self moving snail toy for cats with gentle and normal speeds
Full Cheerble Wicked Snail 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 Snail | PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $28 | n/a |
| Our score | 9.7/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Rank in Pet care | #1 | #3 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 60 day replacement guarantee; Catster cites a 1 year warranty from the FAQ | n/a |
| Type | Self propelled cat toy, 2 speed modes (Cheerble) | Automatic ball launcher for standard tennis balls; holds up to 3 balls (PetSafe) |
| Pet | Cats | Dogs that fetch and return balls to the hopper; uses standard size tennis balls |
| Power | 200 mAh rechargeable battery, DC cable (Cheerble) | Included AC adapter or 6 D cell batteries, not included (PetSafe support page) |
| Runtime | Catster saw about 1.5 hours of active play; moves 10 minutes then waits for a touch | 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 | None; buttons on the unit |
| Camera | None | None |
| Treat dispenser | None | None |
| Size | 68 x 50 x 59 mm (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 | 77 g (Cheerble) | About 4 kg (PetsRadar) |
| Safety | PVC body (Catster); stuck on shag rugs | Motion sensors block launches when something is within 7 ft in front of the unit; tone sounds before each launch (PetSafe; PetsRadar) |
| Best for | kittens on hard floors | energetic fetch loving dogs |
| Skip if | your home is mostly carpet | 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 Snail
- Catster (4.8/5): Tested about a week and a half with an 8 month old kitten; battery about 1.5 hours of play; did not move on carpets and got stuck on a shag rug. 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 Snail or the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher?
The Cheerble Wicked Snail scores higher in our ranking (9.7 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Cheerble Wicked Snail for kittens on hard floors. Pick the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher for energetic fetch loving dogs.
What is the difference between the Wicked Snail and the Automatic Ball Launcher?
Type: Self propelled cat toy, 2 speed modes (Cheerble) on the Wicked Snail, Automatic ball launcher for standard tennis balls; holds up to 3 balls (PetSafe) on the Automatic Ball Launcher. Pet: Cats on the Wicked Snail, Dogs that fetch and return balls to the hopper; uses standard size tennis balls on the Automatic Ball Launcher. Power: 200 mAh rechargeable battery, DC cable (Cheerble) on the Wicked Snail, Included AC adapter or 6 D cell batteries, not included (PetSafe support page) on the Automatic Ball Launcher.
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