# Nanit vs NameDrops

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NameDrops at 100% against Nanit's 66%. NameDrops also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Nanit's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 18) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nanit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year and NameDrops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NameDrops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanit has 39K ratings behind it against 18, 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 100% of NameDrops's.

Nanit ships an update weekly, NameDrops fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanit | NameDrops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanit/id1137885597/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namedrops/id6762495147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 825 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Udisense inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764717) | [GRAHAM PAUL TENNEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894379350) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanit

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #149 Top Free · Lifestyle, #183 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app uses computer vision to monitor your baby's movements and sleep patterns. It provides insights into their sleep quality, room conditions, and parent visits to help you understand and improve your baby's sleep. Receive a daily briefing with a sleep score to track progress.

**Highlights:** Computer vision baby monitoring, Fussiness detection, Sleep pattern tracking, Room condition monitoring, Daily sleep score, Remote access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| 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 | $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


### NameDrops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namedrops/id6762495147)

Easily find the perfect baby name with your partner. Swipe through thousands of names, and get notified when you both like the same one. Avoid debates and discover matches effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Swipe and match baby names, Real-time match alerts, Thousands of U.S. Social Security names, Filter by gender or neutral, Multiple search profiles, See name and last name combination, Curated theme packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanit free?

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

### Is NameDrops free?

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

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

NameDrops is rated higher. Nanit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while NameDrops averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Nanit or NameDrops have ads?

Neither Nanit nor NameDrops shows ads.

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

Nanit ships an update weekly, and NameDrops fortnightly. Most recently, Nanit was updated on November 9, 2026 and NameDrops on November 5, 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.*