# MyVTechSoother vs MyVTech Baby Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyVTechSoother at none against MyVTech Baby Plus's 37. MyVTechSoother also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). MyVTech Baby Plus's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 720). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyVTech Baby Plus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. MyVTechSoother asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MyVTechSoother against 4.9 for MyVTech Baby Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyVTech Baby Plus has 9.3K ratings behind it against 720, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of MyVTechSoother's written reviews are positive against 17% of MyVTech Baby Plus's.

MyVTechSoother ships an update every 5 months, MyVTech Baby Plus monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyVTechSoother | MyVTech Baby Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtechsoother/id1576144196/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtech-baby-plus/id6444252233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 720 | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.1% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 284 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VTech Telecommunications Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069233460) | [VTech Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711327957) |

## What reviewers say

### MyVTechSoother

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtechsoother/id1576144196)

This app helps create ideal sleep environments and patterns for families. It offers expert advice and features like a night light, projector, and Bluetooth speaker to encourage healthy sleep habits. Customize sleep-inducing atmospheres with pre-programmed content or your own recordings.

**Highlights:** Adjustable night light color and brightness, Hundreds of stories, songs, and sounds, Create personal voice recordings, Stream music via Bluetooth speaker, Control projection settings, Custom alarms and nap timers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🎶 Great sound options
- 🌟 Versatile night light
- 💤 Helps put baby to sleep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🔌 Connection issues
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 🕰️ Routines not reliable
- 🔊 Volume control problems

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently disconnects from device
- App crashes and needs to be reinstalled
- Routines randomly stop working
- Difficulty editing or restarting routines
- Inconsistent device behavior

**Requested features**

- Extend voice recording length
- Add more sound/music options
- Improve app usability and stability
- Allow multiple device connections
- Add finer volume and brightness controls


### MyVTech Baby Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtech-baby-plus/id6444252233)

Stay connected to your baby from anywhere with this app. Stream Full HD video, communicate via two-way talk, and receive alerts for motion or crying. Advanced features include sleep analysis and danger zone detection for compatible monitors.

**Highlights:** Full HD remote video monitoring, Two-way talk intercom, Pan and tilt camera control, Motion and cry detection alerts, Video clip recording, 10x camera zoom, Sleep analysis (V-Care Series only)

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Monthly | $0.29 | per month |
| Essential Annual | $0.59 | per year |
| Standard+ Monthly | $0.89 | per month |
| Standard+ Annual | $0.99 | per year |
| Essential Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Essential Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Standard Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard+ Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flexible monitoring
- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🚀 Helpful parent unit
- 👍 Reasonable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent feature functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate sensor readings
- 🐛 Slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Failed video playback
- Inability to save recordings
- Frequent app crashes
- Unresponsive push-to-talk feature
- Incorrect temperature readings

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved motion detection alerts
- Better sleep tracking and analysis
- Cross-compatibility between models
- Faster in-app controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyVTechSoother free?

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

### Is MyVTech Baby Plus free?

MyVTech Baby Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyVTechSoother or MyVTech Baby Plus?

MyVTech Baby Plus is rated higher. MyVTechSoother averages 4.8 out of 5 from 720 ratings, while MyVTech Baby Plus averages 4.9 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do MyVTechSoother or MyVTech Baby Plus have ads?

Neither MyVTechSoother nor MyVTech Baby Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyVTechSoother or MyVTech Baby Plus?

MyVTechSoother ships an update every 5 months, and MyVTech Baby Plus monthly. Most recently, MyVTechSoother was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyVTech Baby Plus on September 24, 2026.

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