BLACKBEARD ACADEMY vs Dad's Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLACKBEARD ACADEMY
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Contact club staff directly Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.
Dad's Guide
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Dad's Guide is the Pregnancy App Built for Dads. When the founder was expecting his first child, he couldn't find an app that spoke purely to fathers. Most of the information was either scattered across different websites and articles or tailored almost entirely towards mothers, with nothing bringing together what dads actually needed in one place. So he built the app he wished he'd had. A calm, practical companion built to help dads understand what's happening, what comes next, and how to support their partner through every stage of pregnancy. It brings together guidance from the NHS and other trusted sources into one simple, easy-to-use app. From the first positive test to the day you meet your baby, everything you need is in one place. Inside the app: • Week by week - Follow your baby's development and understand what your partner is experiencing each week. • Your journey - A simple visual timeline so you always know where you are in the pregnancy. • Labour guide - Learn the signs of labour, the different stages, pain relief options and what to expect. • Contraction timer - Track contractions and know when it's time to contact your maternity unit. • Hospital bag checklists - Editable checklists for mother, baby and you, so nothing gets left behind. • Birth plan notes - Keep important preferences and information together for when it matters most. No clutter. No overwhelm. Just the information you need, when you need it. Nine months, one chance. Be prepared. Be the dad your family can rely on. Built on NHS guidance and leading UK pregnancy charities. Dad's Guide supports, but does not replace, the advice of your midwife or healthcare team. Want to know more? Head to strivedevelopers.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLACKBEARD ACADEMY at none against Dad's Guide's 2. Dad's Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dad's Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BLACKBEARD ACADEMY asks for nothing beyond the download.
BLACKBEARD ACADEMY ships an update every 6 months, Dad's Guide every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLACKBEARD ACADEMY | Dad's Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TeamUp Sports | Hamzah Ejaz |
In-app purchases
BLACKBEARD ACADEMY
No in-app purchases
Dad's Guide
- Dad's Guide Premium$2.997 Days
- Dads Guide Lifetime$9.99
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