# The Nursing Log vs Latchly

The clearest difference is rating: Latchly at 5.0 against The Nursing Log's 4.5. Latchly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). The Nursing Log's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Nursing Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Latchly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Latchly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Nursing Log has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of The Nursing Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Latchly's.

The Nursing Log ships an update every 2 months, Latchly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Nursing Log | Latchly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nursing-log/id525287300/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latchly-breastfeeding-timer/id6761304070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Eggleston](https://appshunter.io/developer/327049000) | [Trendsy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884383316) |

## What reviewers say

### The Nursing Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nursing-log/id525287300)

This app helps track breastfeeding sessions, including the duration, last side nursed, and allows for manual entry or timer use. Users can add notes to each session and pause between sides. It's designed for simplicity and ease of use.

**Highlights:** Track nursing duration, Record last side nursed, Timer for nursing sessions, Manual entry of nursing data, Pause between sides, Add notes to nursing sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ⏱️ Accurate tracking of feeding times
- 💡 Remembers last used breast
- 📝 Useful notes section
- 🆓 Free to use with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Small buttons can be difficult to press
- 😵 Confusing interface for some users
- ⚪ Bright white background can be harsh at night
- 💸 Ads present in the free version
- ⏳ Timer automatically stops after 1 hour

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot correct time spent feeding if timer is not stopped
- Bug when switching to the next day, requires multiple entries
- Note taking section broken after update (cannot view while writing)
- Manual nursing entry doesn't save properly on the first attempt
- Entry doesn't save if event is changed to the past

**Requested features**

- Ability to log or track dirty/wet diapers
- Ability to edit start and stop times easily
- Display total minutes spent nursing
- Widget for quick access and viewing
- Compatibility with Samsung Galaxy devices


### Latchly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latchly-breastfeeding-timer/id6761304070)

This app helps parents track baby's feeding, sleep, and diaper changes, while also monitoring mom's mood, hydration, and breast health. It offers weekly tips, weekly summaries, and partner sharing for synchronized tracking. Gentle notifications and night mode are included for convenience.

**Highlights:** Breastfeeding and pump timer, Diaper and sleep logging, Mom's mood and hydration tracking, Cycle and breast health monitoring, Weekly personalized tips, Partner sharing and syncing, Night mode and widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Latchly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Latchly Pro Annual | $59.00 | per year |
| Latchly Pro | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nursing Log free?

The Nursing Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Latchly free?

Latchly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Nursing Log or Latchly?

Latchly is rated higher. The Nursing Log averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Latchly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Nursing Log or Latchly have ads?

Neither The Nursing Log nor Latchly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Nursing Log or Latchly?

The Nursing Log ships an update every 2 months, and Latchly every 3 days. Most recently, The Nursing Log was updated on October 22, 2026 and Latchly on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*