- Dormi is Android only. No account, no ads or tracking, end-to-end encrypted, and it works without the internet. 4 hours a month are free, then a subscription or a lifetime license.
- Mamoon runs on iPhone and Android, costs $24.99 a year or $3.99 a month after 30 free days, and can use a Wi-Fi camera with night vision and pan/tilt instead of a phone.
- Dormi is cheaper and already in the store. Mamoon is better if you have an iPhone, want a Wi-Fi camera, or want alerts only for crying with a night screen.
Side by side
| Mamoon | Dormi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 30 days free, then $24.99/year or $3.99/month | 4 free hours a month, then a subscription or lifetime license ($1.99–16.99 on Google Play) |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Android | Android only |
| Account | none | none |
| Where video goes | home Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi at home, otherwise relay servers; end-to-end encrypted |
| Without internet | works | works, also over Wi-Fi Direct or a hotspot |
| Camera | a phone, or an RTSP Wi-Fi camera with night vision and pan/tilt | an Android phone or tablet |
| Cry detection | yes: cry, fussing, other sounds; 3 levels | adaptive noise detection; says it detects crying |
| Night screen | yes, 1 % brightness with clock and state | not verified |
| Connection loss | gray screen and an alert within 20 s | connection-loss alarm |
| Talk to the baby | no | yes |
| Ads and tracking | none | none |
| Ratings | not in the stores yet | Google Play 4.0 (17.2K), 1M+ downloads |
From Dormi's website and Google Play as of September 28, 2026. Dormi's prices differ between sources; see sources.
What they share
Both take privacy seriously: no account, no ads, no cloud recordings, and both keep working when the internet is down. If you're on Android and a phone is enough as the camera, Dormi is a good, cheap choice.
Where they differ
- iPhone: Dormi is Android only. Mamoon runs on iPhone, iPad and Android.
- Wi-Fi cameras: Mamoon can use an ordinary Wi-Fi camera, such as a TP-Link Tapo C200 for about $25–35, with infrared night vision and pan/tilt.
- The night: Mamoon has a night screen at 1 % brightness, three wake levels (crying; crying and fussing; every sound) and a morning overview of the night with snapshots.
- Price: Dormi with a lifetime license costs less over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dormi available for iPhone?
No, Dormi is Android only. Mamoon runs on iPhone, iPad and Android.
How much is Dormi?
4 hours a month are free, then a subscription or a lifetime license. Google Play lists in-app purchases from $1.99 to $16.99 (as of September 28, 2026).
Do Dormi and Mamoon send video through a cloud?
Mamoon doesn't; video stays on your home Wi-Fi. Dormi also uses Wi-Fi at home and relay servers elsewhere, with end-to-end encryption and no cloud recordings.
Sources
- Dormi: FAQ (September 28, 2026)
- Google Play: Dormi
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