# PetFun vs Owlet Dream

The clearest difference is rating: Owlet Dream at 4.6 against PetFun's 1.9. Owlet Dream also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 54) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). PetFun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Owlet Dream sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PetFun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Owlet Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlet Dream has 43K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of PetFun's written reviews are positive against 17% of Owlet Dream's.

PetFun ships an update monthly, Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetFun | Owlet Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petfun/id1214569699/reviews) | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlet-dream/id1590590105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **17.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 78 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宝平 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/900858557) | [Owlet Baby Care, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/923798848) |

## What reviewers say

### PetFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petfun/id1214569699)

Control your intelligent pet feeder remotely to ensure your pet is fed on schedule. Monitor your pet's activity, communicate with them, and capture memorable moments through video recording and photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Feeding statistics, Regular feeding schedules, Automatic feeding, Remote one-key feeding, Remote pet monitoring, Remote communication with pet, Video recording for pets

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as it should (when functional)
- 📸 Nice camera quality
- 🏠 Good for remote pet monitoring
- 📅 Reliable scheduled feeding (when working)
- 🔊 Clear audio transmission (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unreliable connectivity issues
- 📉 Outdated app interface
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Difficult setup process
- 💸 Expensive for unreliable product

**Reported bugs**

- Pre-programmed feeds not appearing
- App states 'abnormal' feeder status
- Machine doesn't work after app update
- Notifications not received on other devices
- Cannot change WiFi after moving

**Requested features**

- Update app interface
- Full screen support
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Support for multiple users
- Notification for other devices


### Owlet Dream

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #95 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides peace of mind for parents by monitoring infant vitals and offering insights into sleep patterns. It connects with Owlet's award-winning devices to help make parenting less stressful.

**Highlights:** Infant vital monitoring, Sleep pattern insights, Connects with Owlet devices, Peace of mind for parents, Continuous updates for new features

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Owlet360 | $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 PetFun free?

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

### Is Owlet Dream free?

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

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

Owlet Dream is rated higher. PetFun averages 1.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Owlet Dream averages 4.6 from 43K ratings.

### Do PetFun or Owlet Dream have ads?

Neither PetFun nor Owlet Dream shows ads.

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

PetFun ships an update monthly, and Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Most recently, PetFun was updated on October 29, 2026 and Owlet Dream on November 3, 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.*