# Nanit vs babe.

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nanit at weekly against babe.'s every 6 weeks. Nanit also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 2) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). babe.'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and babe. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

babe. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanit has 38K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nanit ships an update weekly, babe. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanit | babe. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 824 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Udisense inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764717) | [babe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840400212) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanit

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #187 Top Free · Lifestyle, #193 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


### babe.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774)

This platform connects women with trusted, on-demand services for fertility support, pregnancy care, childcare, and senior caregiving. It aims to prioritize women's well-being and empowerment through accessible support.

**Highlights:** Fertility support (egg freezing, IVF), Pregnancy & postpartum self-care, Childcare sourcing, Senior caregiving, On-demand services, Women's empowerment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Months Free** Offer | $22.99 | per month |
| Standard** | $22.99 | per month |
| Babe Monthly Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Waived Background Check Fee* Offer | $22.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanit free?

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

### Is babe. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nanit or babe.?

babe. is rated higher. Nanit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while babe. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nanit or babe. have ads?

Neither Nanit nor babe. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nanit or babe.?

Nanit ships an update weekly, and babe. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nanit was updated on October 28, 2026 and babe. on October 16, 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.*