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 Purina Tidy Cats: Which Should You Buy?
Two supermarket budget clays that finish within a whisker of each other. Super Scoop is the cheaper daily habit and the better clumper. Tidy Cats is the one you can buy anywhere, in whichever variant your shop stocks.
ReviewCatLitter editorial teamUpdated Feb 28, 2026
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)
Purina Tidy Cats
A grocery-store staple with broad availability, lots of variants, and okay overall performance without excelling anywhere specific.
Overall score
7.9/10
Cost per day
$0.39
Reviewed Feb 28, 2026
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
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop at $0.35/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 | Purina Tidy Cats | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust weighed per pourParticulates caught in the air while the bag goes into the box. Lower is better. | 0.52 mg | 0.50 mgbetter | 0.02 mg |
| Clumps that survived the drop testShare of clumps still whole after a three-foot drop. Higher is better. | 64%better | 62% | 2 points |
| Bag priceWhat the tested bag cost. Bag sizes differ, so read it next to cost per pound. | $13.99 | $15.49 | $1.50 |
| Cost per poundBag price divided by what is in the bag. Lower is better. | $0.35better | $0.44 | $0.09 |
| Cost per dayWhat the box costs to keep running each day. Lower is better. | $0.35better | $0.39 | $0.04 |
| Cost across a yearThat daily cost carried over a full year of use. Lower is better. | $128better | $142 | $14 |
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.
Strongest odor control in this set with baking soda helps.
It is also the cheapest daily option at $0.35 per day.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $13.99 | $15.49 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.35 | $0.39 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 5.7 0.52mg per pour | 5.8 0.50mg per pour |
| Clumping | 7.8 Solid budget clumps | 7.2 Average |
| Odor Control | 7.8 Baking soda helps | 7.5 Solid for budget clay |
| Tracking Outside the Box | 5.9 Moderate-high | 5.9 Moderate-high |
| Value for Cost | 9.3 $0.35/day · $13.99 | 8.2 $0.39/day · $15.49 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Budget Clumping Clay | Budget Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | Yes | Yes |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Lowest-cost clumping litter | Easy grocery-store replenishment |
| 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
Purina Tidy Cats
Purina Tidy Cats makes the most sense for easy grocery-store replenishment.
Worth it if
You want a grocery-store staple with broad availability, lots of variants, and okay overall performance without excelling anywhere specific.
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.
Budget Clumping Clay
Frisco by Chewy
Weighed 0.58mg per pour and runs at $0.30 a day.
Best for cheapest everyday clay
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
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
Read the full reviews
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Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal vs Purina Tidy Cats
Clump & Seal is worth the step up from Tidy Cats if smell is the reason you are shopping. Tidy Cats is cheaper by the bag and easier to find.
Winner: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal
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Winner: Dr. Elsey's Ultra
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Winner: Dr. Elsey's Ultra
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Winner: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal
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Purina Tidy Cats vs World's Best Cat Litter
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Winner: World's Best Cat Litter
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Winner: Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
Quick Answers
Which is better: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Purina Tidy Cats?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop comes out ahead on the balance of dust, clumping, odor control, tracking and daily cost. Purina Tidy Cats is still the one to buy for easy grocery-store replenishment.
Which is cheaper per day: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Purina Tidy Cats?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop runs at $0.35 a day against $0.39 for Purina Tidy Cats.
Which controls smell better: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Purina Tidy Cats?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop scored higher: baking soda helps, against solid for budget clay for Purina Tidy Cats.
Which tracks less outside the litter box: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop or Purina Tidy Cats?
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop keeps more litter in the box: moderate-high, against moderate-high for Purina Tidy Cats.