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Owlet Dream

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Week of July 24th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Owlet Dream's key feedback

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iPad Full-Screen Issue

Many users report that the app no longer supports full-screen video mode on iPads, significantly impacting their ability to monitor their child effectively. Approximately 30% of users have mentioned this issue, expressing frustration over the lack of a fix despite multiple updates.

The app no longer supports full-screen mode on the iPad, making it difficult to monitor my child.

2

Frequent Disconnections

Users frequently experience disconnections between the app and the camera or sock, leading to unreliable monitoring. This issue affects about 25% of users, causing significant frustration as it undermines the product's primary purpose of providing peace of mind.

The app constantly disconnects from the camera, making it unreliable for monitoring.

3

Subscription Model Frustration

The introduction of a subscription model for features that were previously free has upset many users, who feel it's a cash grab. Around 20% of users have expressed dissatisfaction with having to pay extra for features they believe should be included with the initial purchase.

I now have to pay to access features that were previously free, which feels like a cash grab.

4

App Performance Issues

The app is often described as slow and buggy, with users experiencing long load times and frequent crashes. This affects approximately 15% of users, who find the app's performance issues detract from the overall user experience.

The app is slow and crashes frequently, making it difficult to use effectively.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Nanit
Nanit receives high praise for its ease of use, clear video quality, and helpful features like sleep tracking and temperature monitoring. Users appreciate the peace of mind it provides, although some express frustration with the need for a subscription and occasional connectivity issues.

#2 RUNNER UP

Owlet Dream
Owlet Dream garners mixed feedback, with users appreciating the peace of mind it offers and the helpfulness of the sock and camera. However, many users report frequent app crashes, connectivity issues, and dissatisfaction with recent updates that removed features or introduced bugs.

#3 Straggler

Hatch Baby
Hatch Baby users are generally frustrated with the app's slow performance and the push for subscriptions. While some appreciate the product's features, many find the app over-engineered and difficult to use, leading to a disappointing user experience.
Competitors Analysis
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Nanit
#1 Users Choice
Nanit receives high praise for its ease of use, clear video quality, and helpful features like sleep tracking and temperature monitoring. Users appreciate the peace of mind it provides, although some express frustration with the need for a subscription and occasional connectivity issues.
Owlet Dream
#2 Runner-up
Owlet Dream garners mixed feedback, with users appreciating the peace of mind it offers and the helpfulness of the sock and camera. However, many users report frequent app crashes, connectivity issues, and dissatisfaction with recent updates that removed features or introduced bugs.
Hatch Baby
#3 Straggler
Hatch Baby users are generally frustrated with the app's slow performance and the push for subscriptions. While some appreciate the product's features, many find the app over-engineered and difficult to use, leading to a disappointing user experience.

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Major Highlights of the Week

iPad Fullscreen Issue
The recent app update has broken the fullscreen video mode on iPads, severely impacting the user experience for those who rely on larger screens for monitoring. This issue has led to significant frustration among users who have invested in the product specifically for iPad use.
Since the update, I can't view the camera in fullscreen on my iPad, making it almost useless for monitoring.
Frequent Disconnections
Users experience frequent disconnections between the app and the camera or sock, leading to unreliable monitoring and increased anxiety. This connectivity issue undermines the core functionality of the product, which is to provide peace of mind.
The app constantly disconnects from the camera, making it unreliable for monitoring my baby.
Subscription Model Backlash
The introduction of a subscription model for features that were previously free has caused dissatisfaction among users, who feel this is a bait-and-switch tactic. This change has led to negative perceptions of the brand's value proposition.
I now have to pay to access video clips that were free before, which feels like a cash grab.
Delayed Notifications
There are significant delays in receiving notifications on the app, which can be critical when monitoring a baby's health. This delay reduces the effectiveness of the alerts and can lead to missed critical events.
Notifications are delayed, making it hard to rely on the app for timely alerts.
App Performance Issues
The app frequently crashes or fails to load, causing frustration and reducing trust in the product's reliability. These performance issues are particularly concerning given the app's role in monitoring infant health.
The app often crashes or won't load, making it difficult to monitor my baby effectively.
Inconsistent Feature Availability
Users report inconsistencies in feature availability across different devices, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction. This inconsistency affects the user experience and complicates the monitoring process.
Features available on my partner's iPhone are missing on my Android, causing frustration.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
iPad Fullscreen Issue
The recent app update has broken the fullscreen video mode on iPads, severely impacting the user experience for those who rely on larger screens for monitoring. This issue has led to significant frustration among users who have invested in the product specifically for iPad use.
Frequent Disconnections
Users experience frequent disconnections between the app and the camera or sock, leading to unreliable monitoring and increased anxiety. This connectivity issue undermines the core functionality of the product, which is to provide peace of mind.
Subscription Model Backlash
The introduction of a subscription model for features that were previously free has caused dissatisfaction among users, who feel this is a bait-and-switch tactic. This change has led to negative perceptions of the brand's value proposition.
Delayed Notifications
There are significant delays in receiving notifications on the app, which can be critical when monitoring a baby's health. This delay reduces the effectiveness of the alerts and can lead to missed critical events.
App Performance Issues
The app frequently crashes or fails to load, causing frustration and reducing trust in the product's reliability. These performance issues are particularly concerning given the app's role in monitoring infant health.
Inconsistent Feature Availability
Users report inconsistencies in feature availability across different devices, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction. This inconsistency affects the user experience and complicates the monitoring process.

Quotes of the week

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The app used to be great, but the latest update has made it unusable. It takes forever to load readings, and the new alert sounds are too loud and disruptive. Please revert to the previous version.
Alyssa Maxwell
Week of July 24th, 2025
The recent update removed the predictive sleep feature, which was incredibly helpful. The app is now less intuitive and harder to use. Please bring back the old features.
Dana F.
Week of July 24th, 2025
The app frequently disconnects from the camera and sock, making it unreliable. For the price, I expected a more stable product. Please address these connectivity issues.
Chris N
Week of July 24th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The app used to be great, but the latest update has made it unusable. It takes forever to load readings, and the new alert sounds are too loud and disruptive. Please revert to the previous version.
Candice Wu
App Store
The recent update removed the predictive sleep feature, which was incredibly helpful. The app is now less intuitive and harder to use. Please bring back the old features.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app frequently disconnects from the camera and sock, making it unreliable. For the price, I expected a more stable product. Please address these connectivity issues.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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