Comparison

Ooly vs b.cycle studios

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ooly

This app allows parents to easily set up custom naptime, bedtime, and morning routines for their child using a connected sleep companion. It offers a science-based design to promote better sleep and a unique, character-driven experience to help children bond with their sleep aid.

Highlights
  • Create custom nap, bedtime, and morning routines
  • Set and record light colors for different times
  • Blue light blocker mode for nighttime
  • Remote control via intuitive mobile app
  • Interactive stories and positive reinforcement activities
  • Bonding experience with sleep companion character
Features
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Novo123 is the small family business behind Ooly, the adorable sleep companion that helps your child understand when it’s time to get up. Effortlessly create healthy and customized naptime, bedtime, and morning routines with your Ooly. Simply use the Ooly Configuration App to set and record the color you want for various times. - SAFETY FIRST - We're a small family business and our own children use Ooly. Therefore, safety first. This means that Ooly is BPA-free, battery powered (i.e.: cordless, so no chocking hazard), does not produce white noise (worried about potential addiction), does not have any camera or microphone (we're privacy freaks), uses Bluetooth Low Energy (same as medical devices) and includes a "blue blocker" mode (more on this below). - DESIGN BASED ON SCIENCE - Ooly’s design is based on the scientific research of light and its impact on sleep. It is now proven that blue light inhibits the production of melatonin, delaying and disrupting sleep. Ooly is, therefore, equipped with a “blue blocker” mode to prevent the usage of disruptive blue light at nighttime. Parents should use dim red lights for night lights, as red has the least power to shift circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin. - LONGER, MORE RESTORATIVE NIGHTS AND NAPS - Hell yeah! Ooly’s main difference from other available options is that we created a universe around a lovely character: Ooly the sleepy owl. Ooly is not only a physical product but a global sleep experience that includes interactive stories and positive reinforcement activities. Our goal was for the child to bond with Ooly so that Ooly becomes a more effective solution than the typically "inert" solutions we had to deal with as parents. In this sense, Ooly is a bit like the result of crossbreeding a lovey with a toddler clock! - PARENTS DON'T HAVE TIME ...so ease of use is key. That's why Ooly is controlled remotely with an intuitive mobile app. Solutions with press buttons typically require a lot of trial and error to make work, and it is way too easy for kids to mess with their configuration. They are also easier to brake and damage. What’s more, since Ooly is remotely controlled, it is super easy for parents to make last minute changes like getting an extra 30 minutes of sleep on a Sunday morning. - 30-NIGHT TRIAL, RISK FREE - As you can see, we didn't cut corners. This extends to our customer support as well. We're proud of Ooly, and we stand ready to help you and your children enjoy a magical experience with your new, adorable sleep companion. Please note that we manufacture Ooly in small batches so it may be out of stock from time to time. Visit novo123.com to learn more about Ooly.

About

b.cycle studios

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options for fitness classes. View the schedule, filter by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse and view class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Track upcoming classes
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

Ooly3 screens
b.cycle studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: b.cycle studios at 4.8 against Ooly's 4.5. Ooly's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (59 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

b.cycle studios holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ooly has 59 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Ooly's written reviews are positive against 100% of b.cycle studios's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ooly ships an update every 6 weeks, b.cycle studios monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ooly versus b.cycle studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOolyb.cycle studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (59 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNovo123 Inc.9779701 Canada Inc.

Customer experience

Ooly

All ratings57 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative4.2%

b.cycle studios

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ooly

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty creating an account or logging in
  • Firmware update issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to connect multiple devices to one account
  • More intuitive app interface (e.g. visual clock, color selection)
  • Low battery notification

b.cycle studios

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ooly

No in-app purchases

None

b.cycle studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ooly free?
Ooly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is b.cycle studios free?
b.cycle studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ooly or b.cycle studios?
b.cycle studios is rated higher. Ooly averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while b.cycle studios averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Ooly or b.cycle studios have ads?
Neither Ooly nor b.cycle studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ooly or b.cycle studios?
Ooly ships an update every 6 weeks, and b.cycle studios monthly. Most recently, Ooly was updated on November 3, 2026 and b.cycle studios on November 12, 2026.

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