Comparison

bumpdate vs Along the Waves

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

bumpdate

This app allows expecting parents to privately share pregnancy milestones, due dates, and baby registry links with selected friends and family. It helps users stay connected and remember important dates, eliminating the need to constantly ask for updates.

Highlights
  • Private sharing of pregnancy details
  • Track due dates and trimesters
  • Share baby registry links
  • Create and share product lists
  • Customizable notifications
  • Calendar integration
  • Connect with friends and family
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Bumpdate is the first-ever app to help expecting parents privately share key details about their pregnancies and growing families with their loved ones. Finally, expected due dates, baby names and genders, gift registry links, must-have product lists and more – all in one place and only accessible by your selected friends and family. With the Bumpdate App, you can be the friend who remembers. Life is crazy. It’s hard to remember it all, especially when you and your friends are growing families. See important information at a glance and be there for every step of your friend’s pregnancy and parenting journeys. No more asking how many weeks along, forgetting those important dates or missing a regular check-in. With this easy to use app, you can find your friends’ expected due date in seconds. Want to know how many weeks and days pregnant they are, what trimester they’re in, or upcoming birthdays? Just open your Bumpdate app, and the info is right there on your home page. Bumpdate takes the work out of remembering, so you can reach out when it matters most. Setting up Bumpdate takes less than a minute! KEY FEATURES OF BUMPDATE + HOME PAGE At a glance, highlights in real-time of your friend’s active pregnancy timelines, expected due dates, an easy-to-read trimester meter, real-time pregnancy calculations by number of weeks and days, children’s ages and birthdays, and more. + CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Enjoy this private social network by easily connecting and inviting friends and relatives on the app so everyone can stay updated on your journey in real-time and stay in touch, especially during those important milestones: - Friend’s name, birthday and age - Clickable email and phone number so you can stay in touch easily - Expected due date - Pregnancy trimester calculator - Number of weeks/days pregnant - Baby name/nickname - Delivery hospital or location - Registry link(s) - Children’s ages and birthdays - Life Events, such as baby shower and doctor's appointments + NOTIFICATIONS Custom push and in-app notifications of reminders for when a friend enters a new trimester, baby showers, doctor's appointments, due dates, birthdays, follow requests and accepts – never miss an important update. + CALENDAR Instantly see important dates, add reminders, and sync with your preferred calendar – Apple or Google. + SHARE MUST-HAVES Create and share personalized lists of favorite products, gifts and recommendations. Your friends are your biggest influencers. Shop your favorite products from those you trust most, directly from the app. + PRIVACY Share your pregnancy milestones and personal/baby information with the friends and family you choose. Bumpdate was created by a new mom and former tech executive as a resource for relatives and friends to stay connected. You’ll never again have to ask your friends: “When is your due date?” ,“How far along are you?”, or “Where are you registered?” Be the friend who remembers. Download Bumpdate today! LEARN MORE: www.bumpdateapp.com. Let’s connect: * Instagram: @bumpdateapp * Twitter: @bumpdateapp * Facebook: @bumpdateapp * Pinterest: @bumpdateapp

About

Along the Waves

Connect with other mothers in a supportive community designed to combat isolation. Share your experiences, celebrate milestones, and find encouragement through shared moments and personalized groups. This app offers tools for emotional well-being and fosters meaningful connections throughout your parenting journey.

Highlights
  • Mood Check-Ins
  • Glimmers (moment capture)
  • Love Notes (encouragement)
  • Micro-Groups (stage-based matching)
  • Mindful Moments (meditations)
Features
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Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. Along the Waves is your emotional network for motherhood, designed to provide connection that feels meaningful, not overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, celebrating first steps, or adjusting to an empty nest, this community gives you the space to connect, share, and feel seen. Features include: * Mood Check-Ins: Quickly share how you’re feeling and see you’re not alone. Glimmers: Capture and celebrate the little moments that make it all worth it. * Love Notes: Send encouragement to another mom who might need it today. * Micro-Groups: Be matched with moms in a similar stage for real, judgment-free connection. * Mindful Moments: Short meditations and reminders to help you reset, breathe, and keep going. From trying to conceive to the teenage years and beyond, Along the Waves reminds you: you already belong. Join us and ride the waves of motherhood together. All-access subscriptions available in monthly and annual terms Price: Displayed in-app according to local currency Privacy Policy: http://alongthewaves.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

bumpdate4 screens
Along the Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bumpdate at none against Along the Waves's 2. Along the Waves's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Along the Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. bumpdate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for bumpdate against 4.8 for Along the Waves. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of bumpdate's written reviews are positive against 98% of Along the Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bumpdate ships an update every 6 weeks, Along the Waves every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
bumpdate versus Along the Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbumpdateAlong the Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (59 ratings)4.8 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5989 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBumpdate App, LLCAlong the Waves LLC

Customer experience

bumpdate

All ratings51 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Along the Waves

All ratings67 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

bumpdate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Along the Waves

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$76.991 Year

Questions

Is bumpdate free?
bumpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Along the Waves free?
Along the Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, bumpdate or Along the Waves?
Along the Waves is rated higher. bumpdate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Along the Waves averages 4.8 from 89 ratings.
Do bumpdate or Along the Waves have ads?
Neither bumpdate nor Along the Waves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bumpdate or Along the Waves?
bumpdate ships an update every 6 weeks, and Along the Waves every 2 weeks. Most recently, bumpdate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Along the Waves on October 21, 2026.

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