Comparison

Impactful Parent vs Waddle

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

Head to head
About

Impactful Parent

This app offers parenting advice, online courses, and resources for parents of school-aged children. Get expert coaching, ask questions, and access weekly educational videos to foster stronger family relationships and navigate the challenges of raising children from elementary school through the teen years.

Highlights
  • Parent coaching
  • Online parenting courses
  • Free resources
  • Weekly educational videos
  • Ask parenting questions
  • Community support
  • Tips for ages 6-18
Features
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Creating Better Relationships Between Parents And Their Children. Parent coaching, online courses, and FREE RESOURCES for parents of school-aged children. Let's get started! Download The Impactful Parent App today, and you have a parenting coach in your pocket! This interactive app allows you to ask questions about issues important to you and get answers! *Free Plan: Get NEW Parent Education videos each week! Submit questions to get answers for FREE! Free resources available *A la carte programs: Online parenting courses Family coaching Mom's Groups All in your pocket for when you need it most! Older children bring different challenges to parenting than the toddler and baby years. Then right when you got things figured out, the kids become teenagers, and the game changes again. The more support you have and the more help you can get, your journey will be easier. Join us! TOPICS RELEVANT FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-18! Become an impactful parent with this app, and the result is: --the elementary school years done right! --easier middle-school years! --teen years that you can enjoy! TEEN, ADOLESCENT, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS DON'T NEED TO BE STRESSFUL! Hi. My name is Kristina Campos. I am the founder of The Impactful Parent. I believe parenting is difficult, and you don't have to do it alone! I made this app for YOU. --the parent that is overwhelmed --the parent that wants to do better but needs some tips --the parent that feels alone --the parent that is exhausted from sleepless nights of worry --the parents of frustrated teens and pre-teens that are throwing their hands up and saying, "What now?" New parenting tips are released each week! Yep, that means that this app is always GROWING, CHANGING, and getting BETTER! Just like your child. Parenting Tips for the teenage years Parenting Tips for behavior management Parenting Tips for middle schoolers Parenting Tips for creating a connection with your child Weekly guest speakers that bring insight and value to parenting life HERE IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE IMPACTFUL PARENT: "I Have had the privilege of observing Kristina's authentic passion, commitment, and empathy for children and their families first hand. Kristina is enthusiastically raising awareness of real parenting topics impacting our children as they brave the nuances of the 21st century. Join the conversation!" -Barbara Washington "Kristina has encouraged me to have more grace for my child's moods and emotions while also supporting me through the ups and downs of parenting. I look forward to learning MORE from her!" -Jennifer Miller "Kristina is a wonderful resource for parents!" -Kristi Espineira Become a more impactful parent and download the app today! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of Impactful Parent is free of charge. Should you use Impactful Parent app to access in-app content, we offer one of the following options: Free plan(s) - available to subscribe free of charge. Subscription based plan(s) - a recurring payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. One-time purchase based plan(s) - a payment will be charged to your credit card only once. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Waddle

Receive personalized parenting advice tailored to your child's age, temperament, and family values. Get actionable, research-backed steps for common challenges like sleep, behavior, and transitions, all delivered in a judgment-free tone.

Highlights
  • Personalized child-specific advice
  • Research-backed parenting strategies
  • Step-by-step playbooks and scripts
  • Fast answers to parenting questions
  • Judgment-free, family-first tone
  • Progress tracking and adaptation
Features
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Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all. Waddle gives you instant, personalized guidance that adapts to your child’s age, temperament, and your family’s values—so you can parent with clarity (and less second-guessing). Built on insights from thousands of research-backed parenting studies, clinical best practices, and trusted child-development frameworks, waddle turns complex evidence into simple, doable steps for real life. Whether you’re navigating newborn sleep, toddler big feelings, picky eating, sibling rivalry, screen time, or school transitions—waddle meets you where you are and shows you what to try next. Why parents love Waddle Personalized to your child: Advice adjusts to age, behavior patterns, personality traits, routines, and your goals. Research-backed, real-life ready: Draws from evidence-based approaches in child development, attachment, behavior coaching, and positive discipline—translated into everyday language. Step-by-step playbooks: Clear scripts and routines you can use tonight—bedtime checklists, calm-down plans, transitions, chore systems, and more. Fast answers, fewer tabs: Ask a question and get the plan—no doom-scrolling or guessing. Family-first tone: Encouraging, judgment-free support that respects your culture, boundaries, and parenting style. *Waddle offers educational guidance and is not a medical or mental-health provider. Always consult your clinician for medical advice. How it works Tell us about your family — age(s), temperament, routines, goals. Ask anything — from “My toddler throws food” to “How do I cut bedtime from 90 to 20 minutes?” Get your plan — simple steps, example scripts, and backups if Plan A doesn’t land. Track & tweak — mark what worked, and waddle adapts with next best steps. Example things to ask “Bedtime takes forever. Give me a 3-step routine and a calm script.” “My 4-year-old keeps hitting. How do I stop it and teach better choices?” “What’s a screen-time plan that won’t cause a meltdown?” “How do I handle picky eating with a 2-year-old?” “We have a new baby—help my toddler adjust.” Built on trusted evidence Waddle is built from thousands of peer-reviewed studies, clinical guidelines, and proven parenting frameworks—organized into practical coaching that fits busy family life. No fluff, no fear—just grounded guidance you can use today. Privacy & safety Your family details stay private. You control what you share and can clear your history anytime.

Screenshots

Impactful Parent3 screens
Waddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waddle at none against Impactful Parent's 7. Waddle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Impactful Parent's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Impactful Parent sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Waddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Impactful Parent against 5.0 for Waddle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impactful Parent has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Impactful Parent versus Waddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpactful ParentWaddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKristina CamposCoo Foundation

Customer experience

Impactful Parent

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Waddle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Impactful Parent

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Subscription$15.991 Month
  • Super Mom Support Squad$25.001 Month
One-time4
  • Is My Child Doing Drugs?$9.99
  • Programa De Drogas$9.99
  • One Time Subscription$79.99
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  • One Time Subscription$250.00
None

Waddle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Impactful Parent free?
Impactful Parent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waddle free?
Waddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Impactful Parent or Waddle?
Impactful Parent and Waddle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Impactful Parent or Waddle have ads?
Impactful Parent shows ads; Waddle does not.

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