Our First Baby
Borderline pointless
Honestly they only useful thing I've used it for is tracking appointments which I could have done on my normal calendar
Wouldn't bother with it for nour next baby
Update based on their reply: I understand that I can pay monthly, but when you price it in a way that it's cheaper to pay for a year that it is to pay for 3 months it feels intentionally framed to make people pay for the year, a small discount for paying for the year? Fair enough that's appreciated but a 60% discount feels like it was always the expected outcome and the monthly price is intentionally set up in a way to put people off and punish those that don't want to pay for the year.
I respect what you're trying to build, id argue that the concept is actually worth more than £30 a year but by making the option £96 if paid monthly or £30 if paid yearly feels intentional way to make people pay for a year to "save money" before they realise it's just an app to tell them home to not be a useless partner
The diary is great
The name list needs updating
But it should include more of science so we can understand what's happening to their body, more about things to look out for, things they shouldn't eat, things that are good for her to eat, exercises, things we can do to make the preocess easier for her
Not "do the dishes you you lazy git"
"Stop leaving her do all the chores" like I'm some lazy teenager that doesn't pull my weight it's insulting
Response from developer
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate honest feedback, as it helps us continue to improve Paternal. Just to clarify a couple of points, we offer both monthly (£7.99) and yearly (£29.99) subscriptions, so there’s no requirement to commit to a full year, particularly if you discover the app partway through pregnancy. We also completely agree that being a decent partner shouldn’t need an app to teach you how to do it! Our intention isn’t to tell men how to behave, but to help them feel more informed, involved and confident throughout the journey. Paternal is also very much intended to be more than a pregnancy app. While our initial focus is supporting dads through pregnancy and birth, our longer-term vision is to take dads beyond the 40-week mark and into early fatherhood, with more content, guidance and practical support as their baby grows. We’re still a new app with lots of development ahead, and feedback like yours helps shape where we take it. Thanks again for giving us a try!
Borderline pointless
Honestly they only useful thing I've used it for is tracking appointments which I could have done on my normal calendar
Wouldn't bother with it for our next baby
Absolutely excellent!
Response from developer
Thank you so much for this lovely review! 🥹❤️ We’re really glad you’re finding Paternal useful and easy to navigate. We’ve worked hard to strike that balance of giving dads the right information without overwhelming them. It means a lot to have your support! 💙
Waste of money, predatory pricing
Response from developer
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. ❤️ We completely understand that subscriptions aren’t for everyone. We offer a free version with daily and weekly tasks, updates on what’s happening with your partner and baby, and what to expect the following week. Our daily advice is all about small, practical things dads can do to step up and support their partners. We also offer a free 7-day trial of our premium features. We’re a small team building Paternal to make a genuine difference to dads and families, so we’re always grateful for constructive feedback as we continue to grow.
