# Cradlewise vs JoyBuddy

The clearest difference is price: Cradlewise at Free against JoyBuddy's $1.99. Cradlewise also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (273 vs 2). JoyBuddy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.8). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Cradlewise is free to download; JoyBuddy costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JoyBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cradlewise has 273 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cradlewise | JoyBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradlewise/id1526263940/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joybuddy/id6751472893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 133 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cradlewise Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263942) | [Tyler Ludwig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825127477) |

## What reviewers say

### Cradlewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradlewise/id1526263940)

This smart crib automatically soothes your baby to sleep by detecting wakefulness and using gentle motion and sound. It functions as a bassinet and crib, offering a baby monitor with night vision, live video, and notifications, along with sleep tracking and curated music. The app allows for caregiver access and room temperature monitoring.

**Highlights:** Automatic soothing with bounce and sound, Built-in baby monitor with night vision, Live video streaming and notifications, Sleep pattern tracking and analysis, Room temperature monitoring, Caregiver access control, Curated soothing music and Spotify integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent crib design and features
- 👍 Helpful for getting baby to sleep
- 💡 Customizable white noise
- 👍 Reliable monitoring and alerts
- 👍 Useful sleep tracking and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with crib
- 🔍 Poor video quality and camera coverage
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔊 Audio issues and hijacking phone audio

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inaccurate baby detection and sleep tracking
- Crib disconnects from WiFi and Bluetooth
- Setup process is overly complicated
- Firmware updates causing crib issues

**Requested features**

- Add desktop/web app option
- Improve sleep tracking and data visualization
- Allow custom audio/music playback
- Enhance multi-user/multi-crib support
- Provide more customization options


### JoyBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joybuddy/id6751472893)

Capture and celebrate your child's journey with this app. Log moments using voice, text, photos, and mood check-ins. Designed for families supporting children with developmental needs, it offers insights and exportable logs.

**Highlights:** Voice, text, and photo logging, Mood check-ins, Individual child profiles, Activity and mood insights, Exportable logs (PDF/CSV), Designed for neurodiverse families

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cradlewise free?

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

### Is JoyBuddy free?

JoyBuddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cradlewise or JoyBuddy?

JoyBuddy is rated higher. Cradlewise averages 2.8 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while JoyBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cradlewise or JoyBuddy have ads?

JoyBuddy shows ads; Cradlewise does not.

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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.*