# Nanit vs Owlet Dream

Nanit and Owlet Dream both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Nanit's written reviews are positive against 17% of Owlet Dream's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nanit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year and Owlet Dream sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nanit against 4.6 for Owlet Dream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 41K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Nanit's written reviews are positive against 17% of Owlet Dream's.

Nanit ships an update weekly, Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanit | Owlet Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597/reviews)** | [4.6 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlet-dream/id1590590105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #13 |
| Size | 815 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Udisense inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764717) | [Owlet Baby Care, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/923798848) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanit

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #163 Top Grossing, #178 Top Free · Lifestyle (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


### Owlet Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlet-dream/id1590590105)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #86 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app connects to smart nursery devices to provide parents with insights into their baby's sleep and well-being. It offers a connected nursery experience designed to help you understand your child's patterns and ensure their safety.

**Highlights:** Connects to Owlet Dream Sock and Cam, Provides infant sleep insights, Enhances nursery monitoring, Supports infant health and safety, Continuous feature updates

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insights Dashboard | $2.99 | per month |
| Owlet360 | $5.99 | per month |
| Owlet360 | $5.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $5.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $5.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $5.99 | per month |
| Owlet360 | $9.99 | per month |
| Owlet360 | $9.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $9.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $9.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Insights Dashboard | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Insights Dashboard | $54.99 | per year |
| Insights Dashboard | $54.99 | per year |
| Insights Dashboard | $79.99 | per year |
| Owlet360 | $99.99 | per year |
| Insights Dashboard | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saved baby's life
- 👍 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring baby's vitals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Slow and laggy app performance
- 🐛 Missing key features and data
- 💰 Expensive for poor quality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanit free?

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

### Is Owlet Dream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nanit or Owlet Dream?

Nanit is rated higher. Nanit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Owlet Dream averages 4.6 from 41K ratings.

### Do Nanit or Owlet Dream have ads?

Neither Nanit nor Owlet Dream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nanit or Owlet Dream?

Nanit ships an update weekly, and Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nanit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Owlet Dream on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nanit or Owlet Dream?

Nanit currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Owlet Dream at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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