Owlet Care+ vs CYBEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Owlet Care+
This app facilitates the setup and use of a baby monitoring system, providing real-time health indicators like pulse and oxygen saturation. It offers customizable alerts, tracks health trends, and allows for physician collaboration to ensure optimal infant care.
- Seamless setup of monitoring system
- Real-time pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring
- Customizable health alerts
- Historical health trend tracking
- Physician data collaboration
- Wireless monitoring convenience
- User-friendly interface
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Welcome to the Owlet Care+ app, your trusted companion for setting up and using the Owlet BabySat™ Monitoring System. Whether it’s related to sleep, safety, or health management, Owlet empowers parents to provide the best ultimate care for their infants, from the comfort of their own homes. The Owlet BabySat is an FDA-cleared pulse-oximetry medical device that combines hospital-grade accuracy with Owlet’s modern and wire-free sock design. BabySat is suitable for in-home monitoring, as determined and prescribed by healthcare providers, of healthy infants 1 to 18 months of age and between 6 to 30 pounds. For more information, visit https://www.owletcare.com/babysat-fda-clearance Key Features of BabySat and the Owlet Care+ App: Seamless Setup: Effortlessly connect your Owlet BabySat Monitoring System to your iOS device using our intuitive setup process. Get your baby's monitoring up and running in no time. Real-Time Monitoring in the Home: Our parent-first and hospital-tested design is safe and comfortable for the baby, allowing you to monitor baby’s real time health indicators like live pulse rate, oxygen saturation level, and movement, from the comfort of your home. Customizable Alerts: Receive real-time alerts on the included Base Station and in the App itself if your infant’s health indicators fall outside the preset ranges. These ranges are set by your doctor based on your baby’s specific needs, and can be adjusted at any time. Health Trends: Keep track of your baby's health journey with easy access to historical data. Gain valuable insights into your baby's health trends over time. Track improvements and make informed decisions about your baby's well-being. Physician Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with your healthcare provider. Share data, insights, and trends with your physician to ensure the best care for your baby. Wireless Convenience: Monitor your baby wirelessly with the Owlet BabySat Monitoring System. No wires, no hassle, just seamless monitoring. User-Friendly Interface: Our app is designed with you in mind. Enjoy a user-friendly interface that makes monitoring your baby's health a breeze. Are you a fan of Owlet? Please leave a review in the AppStore! The BabySat device requires a prescription from a healthcare provider. Seek a healthcare provider's advice in addition to using this app and before making medical decisions.
CYBEX
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.
- Child monitoring system alerts
- Smart stroller rocking function
- Product registration
- CYBEX Club membership
- Installation guidance and videos
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The all-new CYBEX app includes smart technology features to connect and use the CYBEX Safety kits. Furthermore, we have added exciting functionalities, such as product registration of all CYBEX products as well as CYBEX Club membership program and more. Download the CYBEX app now and discover the world of CYBEX – for all tomorrow’s people! Here are the key features of the all-new CYBEX app: SensorSafe: Peace of mind for you, ultimate safety for your child. SensorSafe is a fusion of smart technology and smart design: a unique child monitoring system that ensures the safety and health of your child is always your first priority. The SensorSafe clip attached to the harness system, keeping you informed of the safety and health of your seated child at all times. SensorSafe provides essential alerts to help prevent critical situations: when your child is left unattended in the car, if they unbuckle the clip themselves, when the ambient temperature of your vehicle is too hot or too cold, and if your little one has been seated for too long. All alerts are received via Bluetooth directly to your smartphone through the CYBEX app that also provides guidance on installation, how-to videos, FAQs and more. The Cybex App is designed for use without the Sensorsafe dongle. e-Priam: The e-PRIAM just got smarter. With the new CYBEX app, you will get even more benefits from this revolutionary e-stroller. Download the app to unlock the Rocking function – enabling you to set the e-Priam to rock back and forth automatically. Whenever your child needs calming down, activate rocking to gently soothe them to sleep. Choose between three intensity levels and set the rocking duration for up to 30 minutes. Enjoy a more comfortable journey with your child by choosing the Support Mode on the app. Choose the ECO mode to save battery charge on longer strolls. Product registration: Register your CYBEX products now and become a CYBEX Club member to unlock your exclusive benefits. By registering your product, you will get important and safety-related product information via e-mail. Once you have registered your product, our customer service team will be able to provide even better support on your product-related questions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CYBEX at 4.5 against Owlet Care+'s 3.7. CYBEX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CYBEX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CYBEX has 1.3K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Owlet Care+'s written reviews are positive against 13% of CYBEX's.
Owlet Care+ ships an update every 3 months, CYBEX every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Owlet Care+ | CYBEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (117 ratings) | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 117 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Owlet Baby Care, Inc. | CYBEX GmbH |
Customer experience
Owlet Care+
CYBEX
Bugs and requests
Owlet Care+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CYBEX
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Option to disable marketing notifications
- Improved Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility
- Better temperature monitoring and adjustment
- Seamless migration from old app to new app
In-app purchases
Owlet Care+
No in-app purchases
CYBEX
No in-app purchases








