# WatchMeGrow vs Owlet Dream

The clearest difference is rating: Owlet Dream at 4.6 against WatchMeGrow's 2.0. Owlet Dream also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (43K vs 81). WatchMeGrow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. WatchMeGrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Owlet Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlet Dream has 43K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of WatchMeGrow's written reviews are positive against 17% of Owlet Dream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WatchMeGrow ships an update every 2 months, Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMeGrow | Owlet Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmegrow/id469934606/reviews) | **[4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlet-dream/id1590590105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **22.7% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 2 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WatchMeGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803193158) | [Owlet Baby Care, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/923798848) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchMeGrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmegrow/id469934606)

This app provides secure, live streaming video access to childcare centers for parents and guardians. It allows authorized family members to view their child's day and activities, while owners can monitor classrooms and staff. The service is designed for easy use, security, and simultaneous multi-user viewing.

**Highlights:** Live streaming video access, Secure multi-user viewing, Remote monitoring for parents, Childcare center oversight, Easy to use interface, Bandwidth Balancing Technology™

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Owlet Dream

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #92 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMeGrow free?

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

### Is Owlet Dream free?

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

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

Owlet Dream is rated higher. WatchMeGrow averages 2.0 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Owlet Dream averages 4.6 from 43K ratings.

### Do WatchMeGrow or Owlet Dream have ads?

Neither WatchMeGrow nor Owlet Dream shows ads.

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

WatchMeGrow ships an update every 2 months, and Owlet Dream every 2 weeks. Most recently, WatchMeGrow was updated on October 20, 2026 and Owlet Dream on October 20, 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.*