Big Daddy vs LAPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Daddy
This app provides expectant fathers with weekly updates on their baby's development and practical advice to support their partner. It offers visual size comparisons, doctor-reviewed articles, and tools like a contraction timer and birth prep checklists.
- Weekly baby development tracking
- Visual size comparisons
- Doctor-reviewed pregnancy articles
- Contraction timer
- Birth preparation checklists
- Baby name shortlist
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The Big Daddy – The Pregnancy App for Dads Becoming a dad? You’ve got this. The Big Daddy is the definitive modern pregnancy app built specifically to help fathers-to-be feel confident, help their partner and prepare for their baby. Get high quality, clear, practical, real-doctor guidance so you can support your partner, understand your baby’s development, and feel confident from week 1 to birth day. We don't need your email address so we don't ask for it; everything is private and secure, and stays on your phone. We're introducing the Bumpie(TM) - take weekly photos of your partner with our custom photo app that allows you to align and overlay previous photos for pro-level timelapse videos showing the baby growing - the ultimate pregnancy keepsake! Add in our home screen widget, contraction timer, baby decoder and our own name dictionary, this is pre-Dadding at the next level. Research shows that dads who are involved during pregnancy strengthen family bonds and reduce stress for their partner. This app helps you show up — informed, prepared, and ready. Created in 2019 by a real dad and medical doctor, The Big Daddy is your weekly guide to fatherhood. Track Your Baby’s Development • Weekly pregnancy updates from conception to birth • Understand what’s happening with your baby and your partner • Clear, no-nonsense explanations without overwhelming medical jargon Visual Size Comparisons • Fun, bold size comparisons each week • Memorable visuals designed with dads in mind • Shareable and easy to understand Practical Advice for Real Life • 40+ doctor-reviewed pregnancy articles • Signs of labour, food safety, hospital prep, and more • Straightforward advice on how to support your partner Be Ready for Birth Day • Built-in contraction timer • Hospital bag and birth prep checklists • Custom baby name shortlist Personalised Experience • Add your partner’s name • Custom due date tracking • Clean, distraction-free design Free Features • Full weekly development tracking • Size comparisons • Selected guidance articles • Completely ad-free • Private and secure - everything stays on your phone. Premium Upgrade Unlock the full experience with pro membership: • All 40+ expert articles • Contraction timer • Complete checklists and name dictionary • Bumpies Legal Information: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.thebigdaddyapp.com/privacyandterms/ The information in this app is general educational content and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised guidance during pregnancy.
LAPlus
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With the LawtonAsia app, members can securely access their LawtonAsia eCard, be able to pre-authorize any hospitalisation and keep track of all your medical expenses in one place. Additionally, you are able to locate in network medical facilities where you can receive a cashless service. The app also features claims management, enabling you to keep tabs on the status of your/family claims in real time. You can submit your claim online for hospitalisation, OPD, and other benefits with just a few taps on the app. Download the app now and experience the convenience of managing your global health benefits at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LAPlus at none against Big Daddy's 4. LAPlus also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Big Daddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LAPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Big Daddy ships an update every 2 months, LAPlus daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Daddy | LAPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (478 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 478 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christopher Deutsch | Medi Assist Healthcare Services |
Bugs and requests
Big Daddy
Reported bugs
2 issues- Formatting in articles has gone awry
- Crashed upon opening
Requested features
5 requests- Option to convert measurements from metric to standard
- Add a sharing function for weekly updates
- More information on Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
- Add gender selection option
- Daily notifications of interesting info
LAPlus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Big Daddy
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Pregnancy Pass$4.991 Year
- Full Access$2.99
- Lifetime Access$12.99
LAPlus
No in-app purchases






