Clumping Clay (Budget)
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop
The best litter under $15 if you need simple clumping performance and broad availability more than premium dust control.
Overall score
8.4/10
Cost per day
$0.35
Reviewed Nov 24, 2025
Head-to-head comparison
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop vs Frisco by Chewy: Which Should You Buy?
Both sit at the cheap end of clay. Super Scoop clumps better and carries baking soda. Frisco is cheaper still, has no added scent, and is the dustiest bag we have weighed.
ReviewCatLitter editorial teamUpdated Nov 24, 2025
This comparison page is maintained by the ReviewCatLitter editorial team and grounded in the same scoring framework used across the published review catalog.
Clumping Clay (Budget)
Frisco by Chewy
Strong raw value with easy Chewy availability and decent automatic-box compatibility if you can live with more dust.
Overall score
8/10
Cost per day
$0.30
Reviewed Oct 28, 2025
Overall winner
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop is the strongest all-around pick in this comparison for lowest-cost clumping litter.
Lowest daily cost
Frisco by Chewy at $0.30/day
Budget is often the deciding factor in this tier.
Best odor control
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop at Baking soda helps
Odor control often decides whether a litter feels tolerable long term.
Tracks less outside the box
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop at Moderate-high
Tracking can be more important than overall score in small spaces.
What we actually measured
Every figure below is a reading from our own test runs, not a rating. Where a run never took a reading it says so.
| Reading | Arm & Hammer Super Scoop | Frisco by Chewy | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourParticulates caught in the air while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.52 mgbetter | 0.58 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | 64%better | 58% | 6 points |
| Bag priceWhat the tested bag cost. Bag sizes differ, so read it next to cost per pound. | $13.99 | $13.00 | $0.99 |
| Cost per poundBag price divided by what is in the bag. Lower is better. | $0.35 | $0.33better | $0.02 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.35 | $0.30better | $0.05 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $128 | $110better | $18 |
Neither run recorded granules outside the box, ammonia after one day and ammonia after three days, so those rows are left out rather than filled in from a similar bag. The full test data shows every reading we have.
Why Arm & Hammer Super Scoop wins this matchup
Primary tradeoff: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop's weakest area here is dust control.
Best dust control here at 0.52mg per pour.
Strongest odor control in this set with baking soda helps.
It still lands a stronger overall score than cheaper options because it is more balanced.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.4 | 8 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $13.99 | $13.00 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.35 | $0.30 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 5.7 0.52mg per pour | 5.5 0.58mg per pour |
| Clumping | 7.8 Solid budget clumps | 7.4 Acceptable |
| Odor Control | 7.8 Baking soda helps | 7.3 Fine with daily scooping |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 5.9 Moderate-high | 5.8 Moderate-high |
| Value for Cost | 9.3 $0.35/day · $13.99 | 9.4 $0.30/day · $13.00 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Budget Clumping Clay | Budget Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | Yes | No |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Lowest-cost clumping litter | Cheapest everyday clay |
| Read ReviewCheck Price | Read ReviewCheck Price | |
Best fit
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop makes the most sense for lowest-cost clumping litter.
Worth it if
You want the best litter under $15 if you need simple clumping performance and broad availability more than premium dust control.
Skip it if
You need a formula that solves lowest-cost clumping litter better.
Best fit
Frisco by Chewy
Frisco by Chewy makes the most sense for cheapest everyday clay.
Worth it if
You want strong raw value with easy chewy availability and decent automatic-box compatibility if you can live with more dust.
Skip it if
You need a formula that solves lowest-cost clumping litter better.
If neither option is quite right
The closest litters we have tested to this matchup, on score and on price.
Scented Clumping Clay
Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal
Weighed 0.45mg per pour and runs at $0.43 a day.
Best for budget shoppers prioritizing odor control
Budget Clumping Clay
Purina Tidy Cats
Weighed 0.50mg per pour and runs at $0.39 a day.
Best for easy grocery-store replenishment
Fast-Clumping Clay
Arm & Hammer HardBall
Weighed 0.48mg per pour and runs at $0.47 a day.
Best for fast hard clumping on a mid-range budget
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Quick Answers
Which is better: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Frisco by Chewy?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop comes out ahead on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking and daily cost. Frisco by Chewy is still the one to buy for cheapest everyday clay.
Which is cheaper per day: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Frisco by Chewy?
Frisco by Chewy runs at $0.30 a day against $0.35 for Arm & Hammer Super Scoop.
Which controls smell better: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Frisco by Chewy?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop scored higher: baking soda helps, against fine with daily scooping for Frisco by Chewy.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Frisco by Chewy?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop keeps more litter in the box: moderate-high, against moderate-high for Frisco by Chewy.