iFetch iFetch vs PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the iFetch iFetch costs $130 and the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher has no store price on file. The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher has a published review score and ranks #3 in our pet care robots ranking; the iFetch iFetch is not scored yet. Pick the iFetch iFetch for small dogs that fetch. Pick the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher for energetic fetch loving dogs.
- Type
- Automatic ball launcher
- For
- Small to medium dogs
- Camera
- None
- Power
- Wall plug included or 6
Compact launcher for small dogs that throws mini tennis balls
Full iFetch iFetch 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
| iFetch iFetch | PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $130 | n/a |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.5/10 |
| Rank in Pet care | #9 | #3 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturer defects; length not stated on product page; FAQ says one year | n/a |
| Type | Automatic ball launcher for 1.5 in (40 mm) mini tennis balls (iFetch) | Automatic ball launcher for standard tennis balls; holds up to 3 balls (PetSafe) |
| Pet | Small to medium dogs that return the ball | Dogs that fetch and return balls to the hopper; uses standard size tennis balls |
| Power | Wall plug included or 6 C cell batteries, not included (iFetch) | Included AC adapter or 6 D cell batteries, not included (PetSafe support page) |
| Runtime | About 30 hours on 6 C cells (iFetch FAQ) | 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 | 9 in diameter, 8 in tall; throws 10, 20 or 30 ft (iFetch) | 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 | 2.5 lb with batteries (iFetch) | About 4 kg (PetsRadar) |
| Safety | No sensor listed; iFetch recommends owner supervision; small balls can be a swallowing risk for bigger dogs (The Gadgeteer reader note) | 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 that fetch | energetic fetch loving dogs |
| Skip if | your dog is a chewer or over about 25 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
iFetch iFetch
- The Gadgeteer: Worked as advertised with about a 3 second delay before launch; a 26 lb French Bulldog destroyed 2 of 3 included balls; reviewer did not recommend it at $129.99. 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 iFetch iFetch or the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher?
The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher has a published review score and ranks #3 in our pet care robots ranking; the iFetch iFetch is not scored yet. Pick the iFetch iFetch for small dogs that fetch. Pick the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher for energetic fetch loving dogs.
What is the difference between the iFetch and the Automatic Ball Launcher?
Type: Automatic ball launcher for 1.5 in (40 mm) mini tennis balls (iFetch) on the iFetch, Automatic ball launcher for standard tennis balls; holds up to 3 balls (PetSafe) on the Automatic Ball Launcher. Pet: Small to medium dogs that return the ball on the iFetch, Dogs that fetch and return balls to the hopper; uses standard size tennis balls on the Automatic Ball Launcher. Power: Wall plug included or 6 C cell batteries, not included (iFetch) on the iFetch, Included AC adapter or 6 D cell batteries, not included (PetSafe support page) on the Automatic Ball Launcher.
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