Pump Buddy vs Hegen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pump Buddy
This app helps users manage their breast milk pumping routines. It allows for the creation of personalized schedules, logging of pumping sessions, and tracking of milk output and storage.
- Create pump schedules
- Log pumping sessions
- Monitor milk output
- Track milk stash
- Personalized routines
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Keep on top of pumping with the Pump Buddy app. Create a pump schedule, log sessions, monitor milk output and track milk stash.
Hegen
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The official Hegen App is designed to complement the Hegen PCTO™ Wearable Breast Pump, giving mothers greater freedom, comfort, and convenience. With seamless Bluetooth connectivity, you can control your pump settings directly from your phone — adjusting modes, speed, and intensity without needing to touch the pump. Easily track and record every pumping session, including milk yield and duration, so you can stay on top of your feeding journey with confidence. The app also includes guided tutorials to help you get started quickly- from assembling and setting up your pump, to switching between stimulation and expression modes, and making the most of all available features. Key Features: - Hands-Free Control: Pair with your Hegen PCTO™ Wearable Breast Pump via Bluetooth and adjust settings directly from your phone. - Track & Log Sessions: Record milk yield, duration, pumping sessions to monitor your pumping journey. - Tutorial Videos: Access step-by-step videos on setup, pumping, and app navigation. - Designed for Mothers: Simple, intuitive interface built to support your breastfeeding experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pump Buddy at 8.2 against Hegen's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pump Buddy ships an update every 10 days, Hegen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pump Buddy | Hegen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PUMPABLES PTE. LTD. | hegen |
In-app purchases
Pump Buddy
No in-app purchases
Hegen
No in-app purchases
