# Elle's Monitor — A visual simulation

> Visual simulation of a newborn health monitor for infant distraction. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Nettle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elles-monitor/id1330462164 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Nettle](https://appshunter.io/developer/371892581)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elles-monitor/id1330462164/reviews.md

## What is Elle's Monitor?

NOTE: This is a VISUAL SIMULATION ONLY - it contains no actual health information. Really, everything on the screen is fake. Even the buttons are fake; you can press them until your finger goes numb, but they will ignore you.

For parents of newborns: Load it up on an iPad (you can use an iPhone in a pinch) and put it where your baby can see it. It will either capture their attention and give you a moment of respite, or your baby will ignore it entirely and continue to terrorize your cat. YMMV.

The simulation is fairly realistic. It fooled our nurses in the NICU enough for them to hold a private meeting and elect one of their brethren to send into our room to ask how we got our baby's - and possibly others - information on our iPad. Having said that, it isn't perfect but most newborns can't tell the difference between this and a real Phillips MX800 IntelliVue Patient Monitor.

The story of how this came to be:

Baby Elle was born on November 7, 2017 and proceeded directly to the NICU. Elle did not pass Go. Elle did not collect $200. Fortunately, Elle wasn't alone for her 39-day stay in the NICU. Mommy and daddy were with her day and night.

During Elle's stay in Chateau Nicu, she would often turn her head to stare transfixed at the health monitor that was only a couple feet away from her bed. It didn't matter how she was positioned, her head would always twist around to find that monitor.

Maybe it was the bright colors and constant motion, or maybe she was performing calculations in her head to verify the mean blood pressure was correct. Whatever the case, she couldn't seem to take her eyes off of it.

Daddy (that's me) decided that if Elle wanted something to captivate her after she checked out of the NICU, she had earned it! So he set to coding up a simulation of that monitor in the spare moments between the doctor's rounds, consultations, treatments, feedings and diaper changes. This app is the result.

Today, baby Elle is living a happy and healthy life and has apparently managed to setup her own twitter account (@ConquerorElle). Mommy and daddy are convinced this account is the result of her enlisting the aid of a cat or two to help her break out of her crib to get on Daddy's laptop.

## Key features

- Realistic visual simulation
- Captivates infant attention
- Designed for newborns
- For parents seeking respite
- iPad and iPhone compatible

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elles-monitor/id1330462164/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant! Mesmerizing!

*2025-11-11*

I’ve been searching for the perfect app since  purchasing an iPad 1 in 2010.  At the time of this writing, Elle’s Monitor  is at version 1.5, but I could imagine in the years to come, perhaps some other features like: User Configurable Monitor Name,   Sounds.  Whatever the developer can dream up.  Your product, is a beautifully slow burn, keeping us alert to E Nettle’s monitor, apparently even in local time!  I LOVE THIS APPLICATION.  Thank you to who conceived this absolutely perfect app.  And free!  May Ellie get better soon!

### 5/5 — Brilliant background monitor

*2018-08-18*

Paul, this app is a labor of love, it is awesome! For those of us who watch monitors all day long of this sort, it’s as fascinating as a fish tank full of brightly colored tropical fish back-lit by UV light! To you, it’s an homage to likely a stressful, emotional, sometimes terrifying period of your life, and I thank you for putting it out there to express your experience in a work of art.  I hope your daughter is well, and your love has only grown for your child and your partner through the process.

## Frequently asked questions about Elle's Monitor

### Does Elle's Monitor provide real health information?

No, Elle's Monitor is strictly a visual simulation and contains no actual health information. All elements on the screen are fake and do not reflect any real-time data.

### What devices can I use Elle's Monitor on?

Elle's Monitor is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is recommended to use an iPad for the best visual experience for your baby.

### How often is Elle's Monitor updated?

The app was last updated on April 14, 2020, with the latest version being 1.2. It was initially released on January 16, 2018.

### What is the age rating for Elle's Monitor?

Elle's Monitor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for use with young children.

### Is Elle's Monitor free to download and use?

Yes, Elle's Monitor is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

### What do users like about Elle's Monitor?

Users appreciate that the simulation is realistic enough to capture a baby's attention, providing parents with a moment of respite. The app's simple, visual nature is effective for its intended purpose.

### Does Elle's Monitor have ads?

No, Elle's Monitor does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2020-04-14

Bug fixes and optimizations.

### 1.1 — 2018-03-05

Added backward compatibility support for iOS 10

### 1.0 — 2018-01-16

No release notes.

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