The answer in 30 seconds
Granary 2 Vision wins the measurement chain. YumShare Solo 2 wins price and compactness.
Choose PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision when the key question is how much food was dispensed, remained and was probably eaten. Its exact AF205 documentation publishes a built-in bowl scale and a 5 L hopper. Saved video and some trend features still cross a paid-service boundary.
Choose PETKIT YumShare Solo 2 when a smaller 3 L body, camera-led per-pet timeline and lower observed hardware price matter more than a published bowl scale. Do not repeat its “how much” language as independently weighed grams.
Choose neither for diet separation. Both can recognise and record a cat, but neither exact model physically prevents another cat from eating. Different diets require a controlled room or a selective-access feeder.
Destinations checked 30 August 2026 · Confirm country, exact SKU, bowl scale, battery compartment, food size, tax, delivery, returns, warranty and optional plan pricing.
The missing decision framework
A feeder can log six different facts — and still not control the meal
A notification that says “Fluffy ate” compresses planning, dispensing, bowl state, calculation, identity and physical access into one sentence. Separating those layers reveals which product claim is actually useful.
Was the meal instruction actually created?
Granary: Scheduled, Smart Refill or manual feeding
YumShare: App schedule, manual feed and published meal limits
Did food leave the hopper, and how much?
Granary: Records a feeding event; bowl scale supports gram-level food data
YumShare: Records the event and uses camera-led meal information
Is this measured weight or an image estimate?
Granary: Built-in bowl scale is published for remaining-food measurement
YumShare: Camera-based bowl-status monitoring and auto-pause claims
What calculation turns the observation into intake?
Granary: Official pages link dispensed, remaining and consumed amounts
YumShare: Per-pet meal timeline and eating data are published without a bowl-scale specification
Can it distinguish these exact cats in this room?
Granary: AI pet recognition and multi-pet profiles
YumShare: AI recognition with timelines for multiple pets
Could another cat still eat the meal? Yes.
Granary: No physical selective-access closure on Vision
YumShare: No physical selective-access closure on Solo 2
Exact models, dated evidence
Granary 2 Vision vs YumShare Solo 2 comparison table
This table pins PETLIBRO AF205 and PETKIT P572 / D4H-2. It does not transfer features from Granary 2 X, Granary Camera, YumShare Solo, Dual-Hopper or a regional sibling.
| Decision point | Granary 2 Vision | YumShare Solo 2 | What it changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact model | Granary 2 Vision · AF205 | YumShare Solo 2 · P572 / D4H-2 manual | Do not borrow Granary Camera, Granary 2 X, YumShare Solo or Dual-Hopper specifications. |
| Primary job | Connect feeding events to bowl weight and camera identity | Connect feeding events to camera identity and bowl status | Both monitor. Only Granary publishes a bowl scale for this exact version. |
| Food capacity | 5 L | 3 L | Capacity affects refill frequency, not food freshness or portion accuracy. |
| Bowl measurement | Built-in scale; official page states 1 g sensitivity | No bowl-scale specification on the exact product page or model manual | Do not translate PETKIT camera analytics into weighed grams. |
| Camera | 1080p, night vision and AI recognition | 1080p, night vision and AI recognition | Resolution parity does not prove equal detection, retention or identity accuracy. |
| Saved video | Video recordings require Video Cloud AI; live view remains available without it | Full video clips, playback and moments require PETKIT Care+; still pictures remain | The hardware price is not the full archive cost. |
| Food access control | None on Vision; Granary 2 X is the physical-access sibling | None on Solo 2 | Neither is a safe diet separator for a food-stealing cat. |
| Kibble size | Official range: 2–15 mm | Dry food up to 12 mm; freeze-dried pieces up to 9 mm | Measure the widest pieces, including irregular freeze-dried edges. |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 and 5 GHz published | 2.4 and 5 GHz published | Scheduled feeding should be tested offline even when dual-band setup succeeds. |
| Backup power | Rechargeable backup is published; duration statements vary across official surfaces | Model manual and specification say five AAA batteries; camera is disabled on backup | Run a mains-off test with the delivered hardware instead of trusting a headline duration. |
| Observed official price | $189.99 on 30 Aug 2026 | $129.99 sale / $149.99 regular on 30 Aug 2026 | A dated US page example — not a global price or permanent offer. |
| Physical footprint | Larger 5 L hopper and camera feeder body | Smaller 3 L body | Mark the full footprint, lid clearance, camera view and bowl-removal path before ordering. |
Where confident rankings break
Five documentation traps change the verdict
These are not cosmetic discrepancies. Battery type changes shopping and backup plans; model confusion changes measurement; recognition language changes whether a second cat is protected.
A Granary review covers Granary 2 Vision
Not necessarily. Older Granary Camera pages pre-date the AF205 bowl scale and current AI service boundary. Pin the SKU before carrying over any conclusion.
Both feeders measure grams eaten
PETLIBRO publishes a bowl scale for AF205. PETKIT publishes bowl status and per-pet eating data for Solo 2, but no exact-model bowl-scale specification.
The backup takes four D batteries
The current FAQ says four D batteries, while the exact D4H-2 manual and specification say five AAA alkaline batteries. We prioritise the model manual and require a delivered-unit check.
The official page gives one meal limit
The same official page surfaces different portion and meal ranges. That makes a kitchen-scale calibration more useful than repeating one marketing number.
One published hour figure is guaranteed
Official current surfaces do not present one stable duration. Treat the rechargeable backup as continuity to test, not an unattended-travel promise.
If the app names the cat, the right cat ate
A recognised face can approach while another cat later steals food. Identity logging is not physical access control.
Interactive decision and calibration tool
Choose the evidence you need, then measure the real kibble
The selector rejects camera feeders when the job requires physical access control. The calculator translates your own ten-discharge average into a transparent daily estimate.
PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision
Its exact-model page publishes a built-in bowl scale and links dispensed, remaining and eaten food. That is a stronger measurement chain than camera-estimated bowl status, but it still needs a level surface and a real calibration.
This selector applies documented product boundaries only. It does not prescribe a diet, validate calorie needs or replace a veterinarian.Convert app “portions” into measured grams
Weigh ten test discharges, divide by ten, then enter the measured average below. The result is a planning estimate, not a medical feeding recommendation.
6 meals across the day.
Estimated 60.0 g/day · variance 0 g.
Estimated 60.0 g/day · variance 0 g.
Monitoring is only useful when it fails honestly
What survives Wi-Fi, power, camera and cat interference?
The right feeder is not the one with the longest AI list. It is the one whose remaining function matches the risk you are delegating.
| Failure | Granary 2 Vision | YumShare Solo 2 | Owner test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet drops | Scheduled feeding should continue; remote view and sync are interrupted | Scheduled feeding should continue; remote camera functions are interrupted | Disconnect Wi-Fi for one scheduled meal and inspect both the bowl and later sync. |
| Mains power drops | Backup feeding depends on charge, revision and configured schedule | Five-AAA route in the exact manual; camera is disabled in battery mode | Test a real scheduled meal, then restore power and check clock, log and recovery. |
| Camera is covered or off | Bowl scale can still support food-weight evidence; identity evidence weakens | Recognition, bowl status and saved visual evidence weaken | Decide whether feeding must remain trustworthy without the lens. |
| Scale or bowl is disturbed | Weight data can be distorted by an uneven base, crumbs or pressure | No published bowl scale; camera view can still be obstructed | Use a level rigid surface, seat the bowl fully and compare with a kitchen scale. |
| Kibble bridges or jams | A logged instruction does not prove every piece reached the bowl | Camera status may help, but an image is not a weighed discharge | Run ten discharges with the actual kibble before relying on unattended meals. |
| Another cat eats | Vision logs cannot lock the bowl | Recognition logs cannot lock the bowl | Use separate rooms or an exact physical-access feeder for different diets. |
The recurring cost is also a data choice
Live view, saved evidence and behavioural history are different services
Live view without a recording archive
Current Video Cloud AI information places saved video recordings behind the service. Feeding schedules and core intake functions remain available, while some trend alerts may sit within PETLIBRO Care. Check the current region and trial terms.
Still pictures without full clip history
PETKIT says basic users retain still images, while full clips, playback and moments require Care+. The page also publishes camera-off schedules, microphone control, live-preview blur and cloud-data lifecycle controls.
Point the lens only where it earns its place
Frame the bowl, not the room. Disable audio if it is unnecessary, use camera-off periods, restrict account access and decide how much saved history you actually need before paying for retention.
Félinscope 72-hour evidence protocol
Test the statement, not the notification
Keep the previous feeding routine available during introduction. The objective is to compare app evidence with physical food movement before unattended use.
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Pin the model and the job
Photograph the model label, firmware and supplied battery compartment. Write one success criterion: weighed intake, event video, lower price or outage continuity.
- 02
Calibrate ten discharges
Use the actual kibble and a kitchen scale. Weigh ten identical commands, divide by ten and enter the average in the planner. Repeat after changing kibble.
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Challenge the evidence chain
Move a few grams manually, cover the camera briefly, let the second cat approach and compare what the app says with what physically happened.
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Run offline and mains-off meals
Test one scheduled feed without internet and one without mains power. Confirm delivery, camera loss, clock, log recovery and the actual backup battery type.
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Review privacy and paid boundaries
Turn off audio, set camera-off periods, inspect preview blur and retention controls, then decide whether saved clips are worth the recurring plan.
Nutrition before automation
Measured grams are not measured calories
The Feline Veterinary Medical Association feeding consensus supports multiple small meals and appropriate feeding strategies, while AAHA nutrition guidance centres calorie needs, weight trends and body condition. The feeder schedules a plan; it does not create one.
Use the food’s current energy density and a veterinarian-guided daily target when weight, disease or medication makes precision important.
Track body weight, appetite, stool, vomiting, food theft and body condition alongside the app.
Check the hopper, bowl, camera, scale surface, kibble, other animals and the cat. A changed graph is context, not a diagnosis.
Commercial routes by market
The English guide is global. These tracked routes are not.
Only active, validated destinations power sponsored buttons. Programme applications that remain pending or blocked do not appear as commercial recommendations.
PETLIBRO tracked route
The active route was validated for the French/Belgian storefront. Confirm Granary 2 Vision AF205 — not Granary 2 X — plus stock, subscription terms, warranty and delivery country.
Open PETLIBRO FR/BE ↗PETKIT PartnerBoost route
The active route is labelled France. Confirm YumShare Solo 2 P572, bowl, camera, battery compartment, plan price, food compatibility, returns and seller.
Open PETKIT France ↗Official sources, no affiliate claim
Identify the exact model on the manufacturer page, then locate an authorised local seller. Check voltage, tax, cloud plan, privacy terms, service and return address before importing.
Open PETKIT official source ↗Affiliate disclosure: the two tracked routes above are regional and use sponsored attributes. No Amazon product link is shown because an exact-model, country-safe deep link was not validated for this comparison.
Direct answers
Granary 2 Vision vs YumShare Solo 2 FAQ
Is Granary 2 Vision better than YumShare Solo 2?＋
Granary 2 Vision is the stronger documented fit when weighed bowl data and a larger 5 L hopper matter. YumShare Solo 2 is the lower-priced, smaller 3 L option on the source date and offers a camera-led per-pet timeline. Neither physically stops another cat from eating.
Does PETLIBRO Granary 2 Vision really weigh food?＋
PETLIBRO's exact AF205 page publishes a built-in bowl scale with 1 g sensitivity and connects dispensed, remaining and consumed amounts. Domestic accuracy still depends on a level surface, a correctly seated bowl and calibration with the actual kibble.
Does PETKIT YumShare Solo 2 weigh how much a cat eats?＋
PETKIT publishes per-pet eating data, bowl-status monitoring and auto-pause language for Solo 2, but its exact product page and model manual do not publish a bowl scale. We therefore describe the result as camera-led rather than independently weighed grams.
Can either feeder stop food theft?＋
No. Both can observe or attribute activity, but neither exact bowl has a physical microchip or RFID access closure. Use separate rooms or a selective-access feeder when cats need different diets.
Will scheduled feeding work without Wi-Fi?＋
Both manufacturers publish scheduled feeding continuity, but remote camera functions and fresh cloud data require connectivity. Test one offline meal before relying on the machine.
Which battery specification should I trust for YumShare Solo 2?＋
The exact D4H-2 manual and the current specification list five AAA alkaline batteries, while an FAQ on the product page says four D batteries. Prioritise the model manual, then inspect the delivered compartment before buying cells.
Do these feeders require a subscription?＋
Basic feeding schedules and live functions are not presented as subscription-only. PETLIBRO requires Video Cloud AI for recorded clips; PETKIT reserves full video clips, playback and moments for Care+. Check the current regional plan before purchase.
Which is better for two cats?＋
If both cats eat the same food and you only need household monitoring, either may be workable after an identity trial. If portions or diets differ, neither is a safe separator because recognition does not prevent access.
How should I verify portion accuracy?＋
Put a kitchen scale under a separate collection bowl, run ten identical discharges with the real kibble, divide by ten and repeat. Grams vary with shape, density, fragments, humidity and dispenser geometry.
Are the affiliate links valid worldwide?＋
No. The PETLIBRO route is labelled France/Belgium and the PETKIT route is labelled France. Readers elsewhere should use the official source, verify the exact local model and check voltage, delivery, tax, support, returns and plan pricing.
Source ledger
Primary evidence before feature rankings
Product, manual, service and veterinary sources were checked on 30 August 2026. Prices and plan boundaries can change; the exact delivered revision and checkout remain decisive.
- PETLIBRO Granary 2 Series official product pageAF205 identity, capacity, bowl scale, camera, food size, modes, current price and backup statements.
- PETLIBRO Granary 2 official overviewDispensed, remaining and eaten-food evidence chain; recognition and current family differences.
- PETLIBRO Video Cloud AISaved-video boundary, live-view context and AI service description.
- PETLIBRO feeder comparisonGranary family separation and physical-access boundary for Granary 2 X.
- PETLIBRO Granary 2 introductionCurrent-generation positioning and food-intake feature language.
- PETKIT YumShare Solo 2 official product pageP572 capacity, camera, recognition, meal data, battery and portion conflicts, privacy controls, plans and dated price.
- PETKIT D4H-2 model manual, version 1.1Exact backup battery type, operation, warnings and model-specific setup.
- PETKIT manual libraryCurrent document discovery and exact-model cross-check.
- FelineVMA / AAFP consensus — How to feed a catSmall meals, feeding strategies, environment and multi-cat resource context.
- AAHA nutrition and weight-management guidelinesCalorie planning, monitoring and veterinary nutrition context.
- WSAVA feline body-condition scorePhysical monitoring context beyond app-reported grams.