Comparison

Tommy the Turtle vs Owlet Dream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tommy the Turtle

This app helps babies fall asleep with a variety of sounds, songs, and stories. It allows you to record your own voice reading stories or sending messages, creating a personalized soothing experience for your child.

Highlights
  • 18 new stories
  • 20 soothing sounds
  • 20 classical lullabies
  • Record personal stories
  • Access free scripts
Features
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Help baby fall into the sweetest slumber with the Tommy the Turtle Storytelling Soother app. This easy-to-use app gives you access to even more sounds, songs and stories to keep baby entertained night after night. Best of all, they’re all free. Browse more than 10 options and choose your favorites to create a custom soundtrack made just for your little one. With sounds like crickets on a warm summer night and classic lullabies by Beethoven, Chopin and more, the Tommy app has just what you need to soothe your babe for a good night’s sleep. But what makes the Tommy app really special is the voice-recording feature. Pick from one of the 18 free scripts and record yourself reading the story aloud. Your little one will feel like you’re right there even when you can’t be. You can even lull your little one to sleep with personal messages or special stories of your own. All you need to do is connect Tommy the Turtle to your smartphone via Wi-Fi and you’re ready to start downloading new stories and sounds. Tommy the Storytelling Soother app features: • 18 new stories to keep your little one entertained • 20 soothing sounds like a trickling stream and white noise • 20 classical lullabies, including Brahm’s Lullaby and more • Lets you record personal stories and messages • Access to free scripts to record stories using your own voice

About

Owlet Dream

This app provides peace of mind for parents by monitoring infant vitals and offering insights into sleep patterns. It connects with Owlet's award-winning devices to help make parenting less stressful.

Highlights
  • Infant vital monitoring
  • Sleep pattern insights
  • Connects with Owlet devices
  • Peace of mind for parents
  • Continuous updates for new features
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Owlet Dream is the companion app to the latest models of Owlet’s award-winning connected sock and camera. Our team is constantly updating the Dream app to receive new features and functionality that help make parenting less stressful. Compatible Products: - Owlet FDA-Cleared Dream Sock® - Owlet Cam® - Owlet Cam® 2 - Dream Sight™ - Owlet Dream Duo™ (Dream Sock + Dream Sight™) - Owlet Dream Duo 2 (Dream Sock + Cam 2) Owlet: Your Trusted Partner in Infant Care At Owlet, our commitment is to provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need for peace of mind. The Owlet Dream App, with its integration of the FDA-cleared Dream Sock® and new features, is a testament to that promise. We're continuously working to enhance your experience and support the health and safety of your precious little one. Disclaimer: Owlet products offer a connected nursery experience designed to learn from the data collected to help you understand. They are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or other conditions, including but not limited to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Medical decisions should never be made using Owlet data. Owlet products do not replace the care and oversight you provide as a caregiver. The medical hardware paired with the Dream app has obtained the following regulatory clearances: FDA clearance, UKCA Marking, and CE Marking. These clearances extend to regions that recognize and accept these certifications. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://owletcare.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://owletcare.com/pages/privacy

Screenshots

Tommy the Turtle3 screens
Owlet Dream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Owlet Dream at 4.6 against Tommy the Turtle's 2.4. Owlet Dream also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (44K vs 7). Tommy the Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Owlet Dream sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tommy the Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Owlet Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlet Dream has 44K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tommy the Turtle's written reviews are positive against 17% of Owlet Dream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tommy the Turtle ships an update every 44 months, Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Tommy the Turtle versus Owlet Dream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTommy the TurtleOwlet Dream
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (44K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings744K — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB330 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVTech Telecommunications LimitedOwlet Baby Care, Inc.

Customer experience

Tommy the Turtle

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Owlet Dream

All ratings43,627 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,678 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral14.8%
Negative68.5%

Bugs and requests

Tommy the Turtle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Owlet Dream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Camera frequently goes offline
  • Inconsistent data reporting
  • Sync issues between app and hardware

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Ability to view historical sleep data
  • Separate app for iPad
  • Option to disable audible alerts
  • Multi-user support

In-app purchases

None

Tommy the Turtle

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Owlet Dream

Subscriptions9
  • Owlet3607 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Owlet360$5.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
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  • Insights Dashboard7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard$5.991 Month
  • Owlet3607 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Owlet360$9.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Owlet3607 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Tommy the Turtle free?
Tommy the Turtle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Owlet Dream free?
Owlet Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tommy the Turtle or Owlet Dream?
Owlet Dream is rated higher. Tommy the Turtle averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Owlet Dream averages 4.6 from 44K ratings.
Do Tommy the Turtle or Owlet Dream have ads?
Neither Tommy the Turtle nor Owlet Dream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tommy the Turtle or Owlet Dream?
Tommy the Turtle ships an update every 44 months, and Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tommy the Turtle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Owlet Dream on November 10, 2026.

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