# MyVTechSoother vs Beacon

MyVTechSoother and Beacon both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Beacon's written reviews are positive against 38% of MyVTechSoother's. Beacon also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). MyVTechSoother's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Beacon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 720 and 467 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of MyVTechSoother's written reviews are positive against 92% of Beacon's.

MyVTechSoother ships an update every 5 months, Beacon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyVTechSoother | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtechsoother/id1576144196/reviews) | **[4.9 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **720** | 467 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 284 MB | 54 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) | [Keagan Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846614886) |

## 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


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355)

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

**Highlights:** Live map of awake mothers, Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker, Mood and wellness tracking, Postpartum journaling, Community forum, Expert resources and guides, Helpful tools and calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beacon Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Beacon Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyVTechSoother free?

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

### Is Beacon free?

Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyVTechSoother or Beacon?

Beacon is rated higher. MyVTechSoother averages 4.8 out of 5 from 720 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 467 ratings.

### Do MyVTechSoother or Beacon have ads?

Neither MyVTechSoother nor Beacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyVTechSoother or Beacon?

MyVTechSoother ships an update every 5 months, and Beacon every 8 days. Most recently, MyVTechSoother was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beacon on September 25, 2026.

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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.*