# Nanit vs CYBEX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nanit at 66% against CYBEX's 13%. Nanit also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 1.2K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). CYBEX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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. CYBEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nanit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanit has 38K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 13% of CYBEX's.

Nanit ships an update weekly, CYBEX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanit | CYBEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybex/id6474168019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 13.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 815 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Udisense inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764717) | [CYBEX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720736547) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanit

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #127 Top Free · Lifestyle, #179 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


### CYBEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybex/id6474168019)

This app enhances the safety and functionality of smart baby products. It connects to monitoring systems for alerts on child safety and well-being, and unlocks features for smart strollers. Users can also register products and join a membership program.

**Highlights:** Child monitoring system alerts, Smart stroller rocking function, Product registration, CYBEX Club membership, Installation guidance and videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick alerts
- 👍 Useful for busy parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant false alarms
- 🔋 Drains data and battery
- 👎 Incompatible with existing SensorSafe devices
- 💤 Fails to send alerts when needed
- 🔒 Logging out issues and poor account management

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account or log in
- Fails to connect to SensorSafe clip
- E-Priam settings not working
- Inconsistent behavior and frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Option to disable marketing notifications
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility
- Better temperature monitoring and adjustment
- Seamless migration from old app to new app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanit free?

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

### Is CYBEX free?

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

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

Nanit is rated higher. Nanit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while CYBEX averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Nanit or CYBEX have ads?

Neither Nanit nor CYBEX shows ads.

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

Nanit ships an update weekly, and CYBEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nanit was updated on September 28, 2026 and CYBEX on September 26, 2026.

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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.*