#cattracker

Cat Collar Trackers Compared: Tractive vs Cat Tailer vs Tile

AirTags vs real cat trackers: what actually works?

I’ve been testing different cat trackers lately because my outdoor cat has a habit of going “missing” for hours just to nap under someone’s car. 

Pawtrack is a dedicated GPS collar for cats. You clip it on, set a safe zone in the app, and get a notification if your cat slips the perimeter. Location pulls from multiple sources, which should improve accuracy around houses, sheds, and dense neighborhoods. You can also track multiple cats under one account.

I’ve lost count of the times my “indoor” cat decided she’s actually a fox and slipped out. After a few panic hunts under porches and in neighbor garages, I went down the tracker rabbit hole. 

The article also makes a point that dog trackers (like Halo or PetSafe) might look impressive but are usually too bulky and not designed for cat behavior. For cats, weight and comfort are deal-breakers.

They’re lightweight and cheap, sure, but they don’t give real-time updates, escape alerts, or reliable coverage if your cat slips into an area without nearby iPhones. The guide compared them to actual pet trackers like Tractive (with live GPS + health tracking) and Tabcat (super accurate at close range).

If you’ve ever worried about your cat wandering too far, you’ve probably looked into GPS trackers. I just came across a really detailed 4-month test of the Pawfit 3s, and figured I’d share the highlights since these things aren’t cheap and the marketing doesn’t always tell the full story.