# Owlet Dream vs CYBEX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CYBEX at none against Owlet Dream's 18. Owlet Dream's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Owlet Dream sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CYBEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Owlet Dream against 4.5 for CYBEX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlet Dream has 43K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Owlet Dream's written reviews are positive against 13% of CYBEX's.

Owlet Dream ships an update every 2 weeks, CYBEX every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Owlet Dream | CYBEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlet-dream/id1590590105/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybex/id6474168019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **17.0% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 317 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owlet Baby Care, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/923798848) | [CYBEX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720736547) |

## What reviewers say

### Owlet Dream

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #80 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app connects to smart nursery devices to provide parents with insights into their baby's sleep and well-being. It offers a connected nursery experience designed to help you understand your child's patterns and ensure their safety.

**Highlights:** Connects to Owlet Dream Sock and Cam, Provides infant sleep insights, Enhances nursery monitoring, Supports infant health and safety, Continuous feature updates

**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


### CYBEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybex/id6474168019)

This app enhances the safety and functionality of smart baby products. It connects to monitoring systems for alerts on child safety and well-being, and unlocks features for smart strollers. Users can also register products and join a membership program.

**Highlights:** Child monitoring system alerts, Smart stroller rocking function, Product registration, CYBEX Club membership, Installation guidance and videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick alerts
- 👍 Useful for busy parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant false alarms
- 🔋 Drains data and battery
- 👎 Incompatible with existing SensorSafe devices
- 💤 Fails to send alerts when needed
- 🔒 Logging out issues and poor account management

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account or log in
- Fails to connect to SensorSafe clip
- E-Priam settings not working
- Inconsistent behavior and frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Option to disable marketing notifications
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility
- Better temperature monitoring and adjustment
- Seamless migration from old app to new app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Owlet Dream free?

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

### Is CYBEX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Owlet Dream or CYBEX?

Owlet Dream is rated higher. Owlet Dream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while CYBEX averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Owlet Dream or CYBEX have ads?

Neither Owlet Dream nor CYBEX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Owlet Dream or CYBEX?

Owlet Dream ships an update every 2 weeks, and CYBEX every 4 weeks. Most recently, Owlet Dream was updated on October 22, 2026 and CYBEX on October 19, 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.*