At a glance
| Baboo | Baby Monitor 3G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | Free, optional Premium (subscription or lifetime) | One-time purchase per platform, no subscription – about $7.99 on iOS1 |
| Free use | Free version with a time limit per session | Trial version with sessions limited to 30 minutes1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch; web browser as viewer | iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac1 |
| Connection | Same Wi-Fi or mobile data / internet | Wi-Fi or mobile data1 |
| Account | Not required | Not required1 |
| Cry and motion alerts | Yes, with saved clips | Noise alerts |
| Sleep sounds | White, pink and brown noise plus lullabies, sleep timer | Lullabies |
| Two-way talk | Yes | Yes |
How you pay
Baby Monitor 3G is bought once for each platform; a trial version lets you test it with sessions capped at 30 minutes.1 Baboo's free version is not a time-boxed trial – you can keep using it, with a limit on the length of each session and ads. Premium removes both, as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Where each is ahead
- Baby Monitor 3G: one-time price, long track record, apps for Android and Mac.
- Baboo: free to keep using, clips saved automatically when crying or motion is detected, three noise colours plus lullabies with a sleep timer, Apple Watch companion, Lock Screen Live Activity, browser viewer.
Questions parents ask
Is there a free alternative to Baby Monitor 3G?
Yes. Baboo is free to download and use on iPhone and iPad, with a time limit per session and ads in the free version.
Do I need to buy the app on both devices?
For Baboo, no – both devices use the same free app, and Premium bought on one device covers the paired devices as described in the app. For Baby Monitor 3G, check its App Store page for the current rules.
Sources
- Baby Monitor 3G price, trial and platforms: App Store listing and Google Play listing, checked September 2026. Prices vary by region.
Baby Monitor 3G is a trademark of TappyTaps s.r.o. Baboo is not affiliated with or endorsed by TappyTaps.
