# myVW vs Owlet Dream

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 (#16 vs #183) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

myVW ships an update every 4 weeks, Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myVW | Owlet Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (314K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvw/id1481486650/reviews)** | [4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlet-dream/id1590590105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **314K** | 43K |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #183 | **#16** |
| Size | 357 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volkswagen of America Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464573979) | [Owlet Baby Care, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/923798848) |

## What reviewers say

### myVW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvw/id1481486650)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #55 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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insights Dashboard | $2.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Insights Dashboard | $9.99 | per month |
| Insights Dashboard | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Insights Dashboard | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Insights Dashboard | $54.99 | per year |
| Insights Dashboard | $54.99 | per year |
| Insights Dashboard | $79.99 | per year |
| Owlet360 | $99.99 | per year |
| Insights Dashboard | $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 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 November 1, 2026 and Owlet Dream on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myVW or Owlet Dream?

myVW currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and Owlet Dream at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*