# MyVTech Baby Plus vs Simyke

The clearest difference is rating: MyVTech Baby Plus at 4.9 against Simyke's 2.0. MyVTech Baby Plus also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 45) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Simyke's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 37) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyVTech Baby Plus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Simyke asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyVTech Baby Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyVTech Baby Plus has 10K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.

MyVTech Baby Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Simyke every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyVTech Baby Plus | Simyke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtech-baby-plus/id6444252233/reviews)** | [2.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simyke/id6463832932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 399 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VTech Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711327957) | [Guangdong Envision Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708357662) |

## What reviewers say

### MyVTech Baby Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myvtech-baby-plus/id6444252233)

Stay connected to your baby from anywhere with this app. Stream Full HD video, communicate via two-way talk, and receive alerts for motion or crying. Advanced features include sleep analysis and danger zone detection for compatible monitors.

**Highlights:** Full HD remote video monitoring, Two-way talk intercom, Pan and tilt camera control, Motion and cry detection alerts, Video clip recording, 10x camera zoom, Sleep analysis (V-Care Series only)

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Monthly | $0.29 | per month |
| Essential Annual | $0.59 | per year |
| Standard+ Monthly | $0.89 | per month |
| Standard+ Annual | $0.99 | per year |
| Essential Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Essential Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Standard Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard+ Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flexible monitoring
- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🚀 Helpful parent unit
- 👍 Reasonable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent feature functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate sensor readings
- 🐛 Slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Failed video playback
- Inability to save recordings
- Frequent app crashes
- Unresponsive push-to-talk feature
- Incorrect temperature readings

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved motion detection alerts
- Better sleep tracking and analysis
- Cross-compatibility between models
- Faster in-app controls


### Simyke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simyke/id6463832932)

This app connects to smart baby monitors, providing real-time live streaming and audio. It features AI detection for events like crying and sleep tracking, with options for local or cloud storage and playback. Some models also offer two-way talk and lullabies to help soothe your baby.

**Highlights:** AI event detection (cry, sleep tracking), Real-time live stream and audio, Two-way talk, Lullabies, SD card and cloud storage, Playback functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyVTech Baby Plus free?

MyVTech Baby Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simyke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyVTech Baby Plus or Simyke?

MyVTech Baby Plus is rated higher. MyVTech Baby Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Simyke averages 2.0 from 45 ratings.

### Do MyVTech Baby Plus or Simyke have ads?

Neither MyVTech Baby Plus nor Simyke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyVTech Baby Plus or Simyke?

MyVTech Baby Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simyke every 3 months. Most recently, MyVTech Baby Plus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simyke on October 30, 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.*