WigglePet vs ilovemypets.ai: Which Pet App? (2026)

WigglePet and ilovemypets.ai both turn a photo of your dog or cat into short videos where they talk, sing and dance. They're built around different ideas. WigglePet sells itself on motion ("The whole pet moves. Not just the mouth") and adds two-pet videos, captions and stickers. ilovemypets.ai is built around your pet's voice: one AI voice that stays the same in every video, every song and every live video call.

So the better app depends on whether you want more kinds of clips, or one consistent character you can also talk to.

Hear the difference

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This is what an AI voice of their own sounds like

Made from one photo and a typed line. No recording, no app to install. The same voice comes back in every video.

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Example made with ilovemypets.ai · free voice preview · works on your phone

What is a pet photo video app?

A pet photo video app animates a still photo of your dog or cat so they move, talk or sing, then exports a short vertical video you can share. The apps differ in where the voice comes from, what kinds of clips they make, and whether your pet stays the same character from one video to the next. For a wider look at the category, see the best AI talking pet video makers.

Side by side

	WigglePet	ilovemypets.ai
Where it runs	iPhone and iPad app, and a Google Play app	Phone or desktop browser, nothing to download
How the voice works	You type the words; an AI voice says them	You type the words; an AI voice picked for your pet says them
Same pet voice every time	Not stated on its pages	Yes, across videos, songs and calls
Talking, singing, dancing	Yes, all three	Yes, all three
Two pets in one video	Yes, two-pet conversations	No; duets pair one pet with you
Live video calls with your pet	Not mentioned on its site or listings	Yes, included on all plans
Captions and stickers	Yes, meme captions and stickers	No; add text in TikTok, Instagram or an editor
Watermark	None, per its FAQ	None on any plan
Pricing	Monthly plans and no-subscription video packs (see below)	Free voice preview; plans from $4.99 for the first week

WigglePet details come from its own website, FAQ and store listings, checked on 15 October 2026. "Not stated" means its pages don't say, not that the feature is missing. Features and prices change, so check its listing before you subscribe.

Where WigglePet shines

Two pets in one video. If you have a dog and a cat and want them arguing in the same clip, WigglePet's two-pet conversations do exactly that. ilovemypets.ai can't: each video features one pet.

Built-in captions and stickers. WigglePet adds meme captions and makes transparent stickers from your pet, so a clip can be finished without another app.

Pay per pack, no subscription. On the US App Store (15 October 2026), WigglePet listed video packs of 2 for $3.99, 10 for $16.99 and 30 for $36.99. Its FAQ says packs don't expire and don't need a subscription. That suits you if you only make a few videos a year. It also has monthly plans at $4.99, $8.99 and $18.99.

An installed app, iPad included. If you'd rather work in an app than a browser, WigglePet runs on iPhone and iPad, and on Android through Google Play.

Where ilovemypets.ai is different

ilovemypets.ai starts from the voice. You upload one photo, pick a voice that fits your pet and describe their personality. From then on you only write the words, and your pet says them in the same voice every time.

That consistency matters once you make more than one video. Your dog sounds like the same dog in a birthday message, a song, a dance clip and a duet with you. And the same voice answers when you video call them: you talk out loud and your pet replies in their own voice and personality. Each call starts fresh, without memory of the last one. To see what that feels like, read about talking to an AI version of your dog.

It also runs in the browser on iPhone, Android or desktop, so there's nothing to install, and videos export as a vertical MP4 with no watermark on any plan. The voice preview is free. Full videos need a paid plan: $4.99 for the first week, then $14.99 a week, or $39.99 a month.

Choose WigglePet if…

• You want two pets in the same video
• You want captions and stickers made inside the app
• You'd rather buy a few video packs than subscribe
• You prefer an installed app, including on iPad

Choose ilovemypets.ai if…

• You want your pet to have one voice of their own, in every video
• You want to video call your pet and hear them answer
• You want to sing a duet with your pet
• You'd rather use the browser, with nothing to download

A fair way to decide

Ask what you'll do after the first video. If you want lots of different clip styles, including two pets at once, WigglePet's range is hard to beat. If you want your pet to become a character with a recognisable voice, one you can hear in every clip and talk to on a call, that's what ilovemypets.ai is built for. If you're also weighing My Talking Pet, read My Talking Pet vs ilovemypets.ai.

More comparisons: how ilovemypets.ai compares with My Talking Pet, WigglePet, TalkingPets AI, Furzy, PetStar, Senarra and Pawsitive Messages.

Hear their voice first

Add your pet, pick a voice and play the free preview. If it sounds like them, write their first line.