- Annie has no permanent free tier: a 3-day trial, then (per its website) $12.99 a month, $64.99 a year or $149.99 lifetime. It works over the internet and needs an account.
- Mamoon is $24.99 a year or $3.99 a month after 30 free days, with no account. Video stays on your home Wi-Fi, and it can use a Wi-Fi camera with night vision instead of a phone.
- Pick Annie for the most features and platforms. Pick Mamoon for a simple monitor with no account, a Wi-Fi camera and alerts only for crying.
Side by side
| Mamoon | Annie Baby Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 30 days free, then $24.99/year or $3.99/month | 3-day trial, then $6.99/week, $12.99/month, $64.99/year or $149.99 lifetime (website pricing) |
| Account | none | yes |
| Where video goes | home Wi-Fi only, no server | over the internet (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G) |
| Camera | a phone, or an RTSP Wi-Fi camera with night vision and pan/tilt | a phone, tablet or computer |
| Cry detection | yes: cry, fussing, other sounds; 3 levels | AI sound and motion detection |
| Night screen | yes, 1 % brightness with clock and state | night mode |
| Two-way video and audio | no | yes |
| Lullabies, white noise | no | yes, 15+ |
| Connection loss | gray screen and an alert within 20 s | disconnect and low-battery alerts |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Android | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Android, desktop |
| Ratings | not in the stores yet | App Store US 4.4 (2,507), Google Play 4.4, 500K+ downloads |
From Annie's website, the App Store and Google Play as of September 28, 2026. In-app prices can vary by country and promotion.
What's different
Annie is an internet-based monitor with many extras: two-way video, lullabies, a newborn log and apps for the watch and TV. It needs an account and an internet connection. Mamoon does fewer things, with no account and no server: video stays on your Wi-Fi, it recognizes crying on the phone, and it can use a Wi-Fi camera with night vision instead of a phone.
Per year Mamoon costs less: $24.99 against $64.99 for Annie's yearly plan.
When to choose Annie
- You want to watch from anywhere and on many devices, including a watch and TV.
- You want to talk to the baby, play lullabies or keep a log.
When to choose Mamoon
- You don't want an account or video going over the internet.
- You want a Wi-Fi camera with night vision.
- You want a simple night screen and alerts only for crying.
Frequently asked questions
Is Annie free?
No, it has no permanent free tier. It offers a 3-day trial, then a subscription or a lifetime license (per its website pricing as of September 28, 2026).
Who makes Annie?
Annie Baby Apps s.r.o. in Brno, Czech Republic, which also makes the Nancy app.
Does Mamoon work without an account?
Yes. Mamoon has no accounts and no e-mail. You pair the phones with a QR code or a six-digit code.
Sources
- Annie Baby Monitor: pricing (September 28, 2026)
- App Store: Annie
- Google Play: Annie
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