Comparison

Owlet Dream vs Boopoo

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

About

Boopoo

This intelligent baby monitor offers 2K HD video with advanced features like sensor-free sleep and breathing tracking, cry detection, and a virtual nursing fence. Parents can conveniently check on their baby's status anytime, anywhere, ensuring their safety and comfort with tools like soothing music and a nightlight.

Highlights
  • 2K HD video monitoring
  • Sensor-free sleep tracking
  • Real-time breathing tracking
  • Intelligent cry detection
  • Virtual nursing fence
  • Soothing music and nightlight
  • Two-way audio
Features
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Boopoo BC2 is a 2K high-definition intelligent baby monitor with sensor-free sleep and breathing tracking, cry detection, virtual nursing fence, soothing music, nightlight and two-way audio. It is designed to provide parents with a more intelligent and convenient baby monitoring service, so that parents are able to check the baby’ s status anytime and anywhere to ensure the its safety and comfort. Product Features: * Real-time Breathing Tracking * Continuous Sleep Tracking * Intelligent Cry Detection * Virtual Nursing Fence * Soothing Music * Warm Nightlight

Screenshots

Owlet Dream4 screens
Boopoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Owlet Dream at 4.6 against Boopoo's 1.6. Owlet Dream also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 17) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Boopoo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Boopoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Owlet Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlet Dream has 43K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Owlet Dream versus Boopoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwlet DreamBoopoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (43K ratings) — better1.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings43K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOwlet Baby Care, Inc.Boopoo Technology LLC

Customer experience

Owlet Dream

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

Boopoo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

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

Boopoo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Boopoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owlet Dream free?
Owlet Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boopoo free?
Boopoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Owlet Dream or Boopoo?
Owlet Dream is rated higher. Owlet Dream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Boopoo averages 1.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Owlet Dream or Boopoo have ads?
Neither Owlet Dream nor Boopoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owlet Dream or Boopoo?
Owlet Dream ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boopoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Owlet Dream was updated on November 1, 2026 and Boopoo on October 24, 2026.

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