ChatterBaby vs Constancy

What is ChatterBaby? ChatterBaby compares your baby’s sounds to our database of roughly 1,500 sounds, to determine whether and why your infant cries. It uses math(emagics). Before you use it, you must apologize to every math teacher you’ve ever told, “Why do I need to learn this junk?” How accurate is ChatterBaby? ChatterBaby correctly identifies roughly 85% of pain cries, and is roughly 90% accurate for catching any baby cries. Fussy/whiny cries are the cries most often mistaken for non-crying. How can I make ChatterBaby work better? The less background noise is present, the better the algorithm will work. If you feed it a soundclip of you singing to your crying baby, it will not work. If you feed ChatterBaby a soundclip of your dog barking, it will not work. What kinds of cries does ChatterBaby predict? The algorithm assumes the baby is crying for only three reasons: hungry, fussy, and pain. If your baby is crying because he really, really, wants to taste some Legos and you just won’t let him (true story), it will not work. Sad fact: separation anxiety cries are predicted as “pain” by our algorithm. Can I trust the ChatterBaby algorithm? Your brain and your own intuition are far more powerful than the fanciest equations. If the ChatterBaby algorithm and your own common sense disagree, always trust your brain. What happens to my data? We store it for science on a server that is HIPAA-compliant, removing as much information as possible that links your data to you individually. We are interested in discovering whether abnormal vocalization patterns in infants can predict neurodevelopmental delays such as autism. Odds are, a human being will never actually hear your baby’s audio sample; a computer script will run some math on it and throw the answers in a big spreadsheet to do even more math. For more information, see the Consent Form you agreed to when launching the app: link to consent. Is there a warranty? Nope. Nein. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Is this a medical device? No. See also “Can I trust the ChatterBaby algorithm?“ above. What about remote monitoring? TBD.

Constancy helps Christians practice the spiritual disciplines in the rhythm of everyday life, training for godliness, by grace. Disciplines like personal devotion, prayer, Scripture reading, fellowship, sabbath, and digital detox aren't a rigid checklist. They're the ways a disciple learns from Jesus and grows to be like him — faithful, life-giving rhythms that make space for God to work. "Train yourself to be godly" (1 Timothy 4:7) — not to earn anything, but to place yourself in the path of God's transforming grace. Constancy gives you a gracious, unhurried way to keep those rhythms, one ordinary day at a time. It follows a simple pattern: know, practice, reflect. Know — discover what to practice, and why Browse a library of spiritual practices rooted in Scripture and the Christian tradition. Each one explains what the practice is, why it matters, and how to begin — then becomes something you can keep with a single tap. Practice — keep faithful rhythms Set practices to a rhythm that fits your life — daily, weekly, or monthly. Name the times and days you have in mind, or leave that open and simply keep it once in the period. Mark them as you go — or log one you kept earlier but forgot. There are no streaks to break and no scores to chase; a missed day is simply an open door to return. Reflect — look back Journal alongside your practices, check in with how you're doing, and look back on the rhythm your days have taken. It's a gentle mirror, not a scorecard — a way to notice how God is shaping you over time. Gentle reminders Set a daily reminder at a time that suits you, and let Constancy quietly help you show up. Walk together Keep a practice alongside a companion — a friend, a spouse, someone you trust. You each keep your own rhythm; if you choose, a quiet note tells you when the other has shown up. Nothing is public, nothing is scored — just the encouragement of not walking alone. Constancy is a tool, not a destination. It serves the practice, then gets out of the way — pointing you toward God and the people around you, not toward itself. It stands in the classical tradition of spiritual formation — Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Donald Whitney — and draws on contemporary voices for living faithfully amid technology and family life: Andy Crouch, Andy Gabruch, and Justin Whitmel Earley. Who it's for Constancy is for Christians who already want to grow in godliness and need a steady, gracious way to actually practice — day after day, without the practice becoming legalism or drudgery. Your data Everything in Constancy stays private to your account, encrypted in transit and at rest. Constancy doesn't sell your data or track you. You're in control — delete your account and everything in it at any time from Profile → Delete Account. Practice the path of grace. Grace is new every morning. "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." (James 1:22).