# Nanit vs Cradlewise

The clearest difference is rating: Nanit at 4.7 against Cradlewise's 2.8. Nanit also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 26%) and ratings volume (38K vs 268). Cradlewise's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nanit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. Cradlewise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nanit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanit has 38K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Nanit's written reviews are positive against 26% of Cradlewise's.

Nanit ships an update weekly, Cradlewise fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanit | Cradlewise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597/reviews)** | [2.8 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradlewise/id1526263940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 268 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 815 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Udisense inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764717) | [Cradlewise Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263942) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #165 Top Free · Lifestyle, #169 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app uses advanced computer vision to interpret your baby's movements, providing insights into their sleep patterns, fussiness, and overall well-being. It helps parents understand their baby's needs and improve sleep habits with daily summaries and sleep scores.

**Highlights:** AI-powered baby movement analysis, Sleep pattern tracking, Fussiness detection, Night sleep insights, Daily sleep summaries, Sleep Score reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Plan 850039438059 | $119.99 | per year |
| Memories Plan 850039438059 | $119.99 | per year |
| Milestones Plan 850039438073 | $299.99 | per year |
| Insights Premium 850039438059 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Insights Premium 850039438059 | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent video and sound quality
- 🚀 Responsive and easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful sleep tracking and insights
- 🔒 Reliable monitoring and alerts
- 🌙 Useful nightlight and white noise features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription
- 🔌 Frequent disconnections and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains phone battery significantly
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 📊 Limited free features, paywall for advanced insights

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects and requires manual reset
- App crashes and freezes during use
- Inaccurate sleep tracking and event logging
- Compatibility issues with certain WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually log sleep and feeding events
- Improved multi-camera support and management
- Customizable notification sounds and alerts
- Rotation and zoom functionality for camera
- Automatic night mode scheduling


### Cradlewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradlewise/id1526263940)

This smart crib automatically soothes your baby to sleep by detecting wakefulness and using gentle motion and sound. It functions as a bassinet and crib, offering a baby monitor with night vision, live video, and notifications, along with sleep tracking and curated music. The app allows for caregiver access and room temperature monitoring.

**Highlights:** Automatic soothing with bounce and sound, Built-in baby monitor with night vision, Live video streaming and notifications, Sleep pattern tracking and analysis, Room temperature monitoring, Caregiver access control, Curated soothing music and Spotify integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent crib design and features
- 👍 Helpful for getting baby to sleep
- 💡 Customizable white noise
- 👍 Reliable monitoring and alerts
- 👍 Useful sleep tracking and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with crib
- 🔍 Poor video quality and camera coverage
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔊 Audio issues and hijacking phone audio

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inaccurate baby detection and sleep tracking
- Crib disconnects from WiFi and Bluetooth
- Setup process is overly complicated
- Firmware updates causing crib issues

**Requested features**

- Add desktop/web app option
- Improve sleep tracking and data visualization
- Allow custom audio/music playback
- Enhance multi-user/multi-crib support
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanit free?

Nanit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cradlewise free?

Cradlewise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nanit or Cradlewise?

Nanit is rated higher. Nanit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Cradlewise averages 2.8 from 268 ratings.

### Do Nanit or Cradlewise have ads?

Neither Nanit nor Cradlewise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nanit or Cradlewise?

Nanit ships an update weekly, and Cradlewise fortnightly. Most recently, Nanit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cradlewise on September 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*