Comparison

myVW vs Owlet Dream

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

Head to head
About

myVW

Manage your Volkswagen vehicle with connected services. Schedule maintenance, find dealers, and access remote features like starting the engine or locking doors. Subscription plans unlock advanced capabilities for newer models.

Highlights
  • Service scheduling
  • Dealer locator
  • View service history
  • Remote engine start
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • EV charging control
  • Vehicle alerts
Features
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Welcome to myVW, a drive-changing app with connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+. The myVW app enables access to essential tools for most model year 2020 or newer VW vehicles, including service scheduling, finding a preferred Volkswagen dealer, viewing service history⁵, and other owner resources. Plus, subscribe to connected vehicle services plans to get access to additional available features (depending on vehicle model and equipment), such as: • Remote start your engine¹ • Start and stop EV battery charging² • Remote lock or unlock your doors³ • Remote honk and flash² • Remotely access climate control for EVs² • Manage EV battery settings⁶ • View last parked location⁴ • Create vehicle alerts, including speed, curfew, valet and boundary alerts² • View fuel or EV battery status⁶ • Vehicle health reports⁷ • DriveView⁸ scores Use of the myVW app requires acceptance of myVW Terms of Service. Connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+ are available on most MY20 and newer vehicles and require an included or paid subscription, some of which may have their own terms and conditions. Paid subscription is required to continue services after included plan expires. Visit the shop tab in the myVW mobile app to see how much time is remaining on your subscriptions. All connected vehicle services require the myVW app and myVW account, cellular connectivity, network compatible hardware, availability of vehicle GPS signal, and acceptance of myVW and myVW+ Terms of Service. Not all services and features are available on all vehicles and some features may require the most recent software update. Services depend on connection to and continued availability of 4G LTE cellular service, which is outside of Volkswagen’s control. Services are not guaranteed or warranted in the event of 4G LTE network shutdowns, obsolescence, or other unavailability of connectivity due to existing vehicle hardware or other factors. All services are subject to change, discontinuation, or cancellation without notice. Certain connected vehicle services may require additional payment for emergency or other third-party services rendered such as towing or ambulance transport services. Message and data rates may apply for app and web features. Connected vehicle services are not available on most MY20 Passat vehicles or rental fleet vehicles. See Terms of Service, Privacy Statement, and other important information at vw.com/connected. Always pay careful attention to the road and do not drive while distracted. ¹Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan and compatible factory-installed or dealer-installed remote start feature. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about the keyless ignition feature. Do not leave vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces, and consult local laws for any limitations on use. ²Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan. ³Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about locking and unlocking your vehicle remotely. ⁴Requires active subscription to Remote Access plan. Do not use feature to locate stolen vehicle. ⁵Service history is available as long as work was performed since January 2014 at a participating Volkswagen dealership. ⁶Requires active subscription to VW Vehicle Insights plan. ⁷Requires active subscription to VW Vehicle Insights plan. Refer to your vehicle's warning and indicator lights for the most current diagnostic information. Always consult owner's literature for maintenance guidelines and warnings. Vehicle Health Reports and Health Status may not be available on all EV models. ⁸Requires active subscription to VW Vehicle Insights plan and enrollment in DriveView. Use of your vehicle by multiple drivers may impact your driving score. Always obey all speed and traffic laws.

About

Owlet Dream

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
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Owlet Dream is the companion app to the latest models of Owlet’s award-winning connected sock and camera. Our team is constantly updating the Dream app to receive new features and functionality that help make parenting less stressful. Compatible Products: - Owlet FDA-Cleared Dream Sock® - Owlet Cam® - Owlet Cam® 2 - Dream Sight™ - Owlet Dream Duo™ (Dream Sock + Dream Sight™) - Owlet Dream Duo 2 (Dream Sock + Cam 2) Owlet: Your Trusted Partner in Infant Care At Owlet, our commitment is to provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need for peace of mind. The Owlet Dream App, with its integration of the FDA-cleared Dream Sock® and new features, is a testament to that promise. We're continuously working to enhance your experience and support the health and safety of your precious little one. Disclaimer: Owlet products offer a connected nursery experience designed to learn from the data collected to help you understand. They are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or other conditions, including but not limited to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Medical decisions should never be made using Owlet data. Owlet products do not replace the care and oversight you provide as a caregiver. The medical hardware paired with the Dream app has obtained the following regulatory clearances: FDA clearance, UKCA Marking, and CE Marking. These clearances extend to regions that recognize and accept these certifications. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://owletcare.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://owletcare.com/pages/privacy

Screenshots

myVW4 screens
Owlet Dream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myVW at none against Owlet Dream's 18. myVW also leads on ratings volume (314K vs 43K) and review sentiment (26% vs 17%). Owlet Dream's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Owlet Dream sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. myVW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for myVW against 4.6 for Owlet Dream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myVW has 314K ratings behind it against 43K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of myVW's written reviews are positive against 17% of Owlet Dream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myVW ships an update every 4 weeks, Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
myVW versus Owlet Dream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVWOwlet Dream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (314K ratings) — better4.6 (43K ratings)
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings314K — better43K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB319 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolkswagen of America Inc.Owlet Baby Care, Inc.

Customer experience

myVW

All ratings307,426 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews2,193 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative58.9%

Owlet Dream

All ratings43,282 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,620 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral14.4%
Negative68.6%

User reviews

myVW

From 314K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful features like remote start, lock/unlock, and climate control
  • 🚀 Mostly functional and responsive
  • 📊 Provides vehicle status information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow response times for commands
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to other car apps
  • 🔔 Unreliable door/window status notifications
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface

Owlet Dream

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Saved baby's life
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring baby's vitals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Slow and laggy app performance
  • 🐛 Missing key features and data
  • 💰 Expensive for poor quality

Bugs and requests

myVW

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect battery/range information
  • Charging status not updating properly
  • Siri integration not working as expected
  • Phantom unlock/open door notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to lock/unlock doors remotely
  • Scheduled remote start functionality
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • Improved charge history and analytics
  • Dark mode option

Owlet Dream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Camera frequently goes offline
  • Inconsistent data reporting
  • Sync issues between app and hardware

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Ability to view historical sleep data
  • Separate app for iPad
  • Option to disable audible alerts
  • Multi-user support

In-app purchases

None

myVW

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Owlet Dream

Subscriptions17
  • Insights Dashboard$2.991 Month
  • Owlet3607 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Owlet360$5.991 Month
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  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard$5.991 Month
  • Owlet3607 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Owlet360$9.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard$9.991 Month
  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Insights Dashboard$54.991 Year
  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Owlet3607 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Insights Dashboard14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is myVW free?
myVW 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, myVW or Owlet Dream?
myVW is rated higher. myVW averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314K ratings, while Owlet Dream averages 4.6 from 43K ratings.
Do myVW or Owlet Dream have ads?
Neither myVW nor Owlet Dream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myVW or Owlet Dream?
myVW ships an update every 4 weeks, and Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Most recently, myVW was updated on October 31, 2026 and Owlet Dream on October 31, 2026.

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