Rockabye vs Nestling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rockabye
This app helps expecting couples find a baby name they both love. Partners swipe on names, and a match is made when both select the same one, ensuring collaborative decision-making.
- Interactive name swiping
- Matchmaking for baby names
- Collaborative decision-making
- Curated name list
- Fun and engaging experience
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Rockabye is an app designed for expecting couples struggling to agree on a name for their baby. This app offers a fun and interactive solution by allowing both partners to swipe through a curated list of baby names. Much like a dating app, both partners can start swiping on names they like. When both partners swipe right on the same name, it's a match! This feature not only simplifies the process of choosing a baby name but also ensures that both parents are equally involved in the decision-making. Rockabye is the perfect tool for parents-to-be looking for a harmonious way to find the perfect name for their little one.
Nestling
Easily discover and select the perfect baby name with a fun, intuitive swiping interface. Explore thousands of names from diverse styles and origins, filtering by gender and preference. Save your favorites and unlock the full library with a one-time purchase.
- Swipe to like/pass on names
- Filter by gender (boys, girls, unisex)
- Filter by name style
- View name origin and meaning
- Save favorite names
- Unlock full name library
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Choosing a baby name is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, and it should be fun! Nestling makes it easy. Swipe right on names you love, left on names you don't. Browse 5,000+ baby names from around the world, classic, modern, unique, and everything in between. FEATURES • Swipe to like or pass on baby names • Filter by gender: boys, girls, or unisex • Filter by style: classic, modern, nature, strong, gentle, and more • See name origin and meaning for every name • Save your favorites to revisit anytime • Unlock 5,000+ names with a one-time premium upgrade Whether you're looking for a timeless classic, a nature-inspired gem, or something beautifully uncommon, Nestling helps you find the name that feels just right. PREMIUM Unlock the full library of 5,000+ names for a one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring fees, yours forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rockabye at none against Nestling's 1. Rockabye also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Nestling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rockabye asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rockabye against 5.0 for Nestling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Rockabye ships an update daily, Nestling every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rockabye | Nestling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Roskopf | QUINTILIAN LLC |
Customer experience
Rockabye
Nestling
In-app purchases
Rockabye
No in-app purchases
Nestling
- Premium Unlock$0.99
