# Pumping Work vs Milk Monster

The clearest difference is ads: Milk Monster at none against Pumping Work's shown. Milk Monster also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 13 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pumping Work's advantage is ratings volume (764 vs 27). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pumping Work sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months and Milk Monster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Milk Monster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pumping Work has 764 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Pumping Work's written reviews are positive against 100% of Milk Monster's.

Pumping Work ships an update every 13 months, Milk Monster every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pumping Work | Milk Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumping-work/id1163579500/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milk-monster-feeding-tracker/id6775514771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **764** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [ERICK GREGORY JOHNSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775514773) |

## What reviewers say

### Pumping Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumping-work/id1163579500)

Track breast milk pumping sessions, including time, duration, and volume. Monitor your freezer stash, estimate when you can reach your pumping goals, and receive custom reminders. This app helps new mothers manage their breast milk supply with ease.

**Highlights:** Time pumping sessions, Log pumping manually, Track volume and duration, Monitor freezer stash, Estimate pumping goals, Custom reminders, Export logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking pumping
- 🚀 Accessible and free
- 🚀 Useful for monitoring milk supply
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes or bugs
- 🙄 Intrusive advertising
- 🙄 Difficult to manage freezer stash

**Reported bugs**

- App corrupting or deleting data
- Inconsistent behavior with time changes
- Notification issues with pump reminders

**Requested features**

- Ability to track time spent pumping
- Option to switch between ml and oz easily
- Reminder alarms instead of just notifications
- Better data export and analysis options


### Milk Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milk-monster-feeding-tracker/id6775514771)

This app offers a beautiful and simple way to track your baby's daily activities, including feeding, sleep, and diaper changes. It facilitates seamless sharing of this information between caregivers in real-time, ensuring everyone is up-to-date. The app also provides valuable insights and summaries for doctor's visits.

**Highlights:** Breastfeeding and bottle tracking, Sleep and diaper logging, Medicine and temperature recording, Growth measurements, Caregiver sharing, Lock Screen timers, Pediatrician visit summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pumping Work free?

Pumping Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Milk Monster free?

Milk Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pumping Work or Milk Monster?

Milk Monster is rated higher. Pumping Work averages 4.6 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while Milk Monster averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Pumping Work or Milk Monster have ads?

Pumping Work shows ads; Milk Monster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pumping Work or Milk Monster?

Pumping Work ships an update every 13 months, and Milk Monster every 6 days. Most recently, Pumping Work was updated on October 20, 2026 and Milk Monster on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*