Manything vs iBaby View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manything
Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.
- Turn spare devices into cameras
- Live streaming from anywhere
- Motion and sound alerts
- Cloud video recording
- Multi-camera support
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Manything stands for Monitor Anything…and that's exactly what you can do with our app! Simply install Manything on your spare device, select "Camera" mode and press record. Then download Manything to your main phone or tablet which you carry with you and select "Viewer". It's that simple, now you can watch your camera from anywhere! (Manything requires iOS 15 and above.) MANYTHING PLANS On our free plan you can use 1 spare device as a Manything camera - you can receive motion/sound alerts and watch your camera live stream! Want to use more than 1 device, watch past video events and save video to the Manything cloud? Upgrade to a monthly subscription plan from just $3.99/month: - 1 camera, 2 days cloud recording $2.99 - 1 camera, 7 days cloud recording $4.99 - 1 camera, 30 days cloud recording $5.99 - 2 cameras, 7 days cloud recording $9.99 - 2 cameras, 30 days cloud recording $11.99 - 5 cameras, 7 days cloud recording $25.99 - 5 cameras, 30 days cloud recording $29.99 If you choose to upgrade, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the point of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew each month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store settings which can be found in your phone or tablet settings menu. The current month cannot be cancelled once it has started. For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://manything.com/terms.html?app=true and https://manything.com/privacy.html?app=true
iBaby View
Monitor your baby remotely with live video streaming and two-way audio. Track sleep patterns, use night vision, and capture photos to share with loved ones. Stay connected to your little one from anywhere.
- 24/7 live video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- Night vision and sensor alerts
- Sleep pattern tracking
- Photo capture and editing
- Social media sharing
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Staying in touch with your baby has never been easier. Designed to be used with our advanced iBaby Monitors M2 and M3s, the iBaby View companion app allows you to conveniently check on your adorable little one’s status whether you are at home or on the road. With iBaby View app, you can: o Watch live stream of your baby 24/7 wherever you are o Fully control your live video feed with a swipe of your finger (requires iBaby Monitor M3s) o Communicate with your baby via two-way audio speakers o Check on your baby’s sleeping status with night-vision LED lights, motion and sound sensors. o Track your baby’s sleeping pattern using “Sleep-Record” function You may also: o Capture still shots from video feed o Apply photo effects to the captured images o Share your photos with family and friends on your favorite social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manything at 56% against iBaby View's 6%. Manything also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.2). iBaby View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iBaby View asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manything holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 392 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Manything's written reviews are positive against 6% of iBaby View's.
Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, iBaby View every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Manything | iBaby View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (392 ratings) — better | 1.2 (211 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better | 5.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 392 — better | 211 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | iBaby Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Manything
iBaby View
User reviews
Manything
From 392 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy
iBaby View
From 211 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📷 Good camera hardware quality
- 🎤 Two-way microphone functionality
- ⚙️ Customizable settings and features
- 👥 Multiple user access capability
- 📱 Works across multiple devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant app crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Persistent WiFi connection issues
- ❌ Registration and login failures
- ⏱️ Extremely slow app performance
- 🔄 App closes when switching between apps
Bugs and requests
Manything
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent recording
- Playback issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
- Frequent app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration
iBaby View
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes immediately after login
- Connection unsuccessful error (305000)
- Registration email validation errors
- WiFi connection drops frequently
- App freezes on loading screen
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- Force close when opening app
- App crashes when switching to other apps
- Video feed goes black or freezes
- Microphone error in recent versions
- Keyboard input issues during setup
- App hangs and becomes unresponsive
- Login screen loops without connecting
- Device not recognized during setup
- Incompatibility with iPhone X and newer models
- App requires reinstall to function after closing
Requested features
11 requests- Regular app updates and maintenance
- Mute or disable beeping alerts
- LED light toggle that actually works
- Better WiFi stability and range
- Improved app performance and speed
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- Cloud storage for photos
- Support for older camera models
- Better compatibility with latest iOS versions
- Improved UI/UX design
- Faster customer support response times
- Ability to use custom baby photos in app
In-app purchases
Manything
- 2 days cloud for 1 camera$3.991 Month
- Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera$4.991 Month
- 7 days cloud for 1 camera$4.991 Month
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- Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras$6.991 Month
- 2 days cloud for 2 cameras$6.991 Month
- Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera$7.991 Month
- 30 days cloud for 1 camera$7.991 Month
- 2 cameras for 7 days$9.991 Month
- 30 days cloud for 2 cameras$11.991 Month
- Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras$12.991 Month
iBaby View
No in-app purchases
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