Paia vs Dad's Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Paia
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Have a chronic condition like PCOS? Unable to understand how to track and mange it? Paia is here to help, you can journal your meals, track your symptoms, and get actionable insights. All features such as personalised meal plans, symptom tracking, and AI insights require a paid subscription. Powered by AI we give you a quality data and information so that you can make an impact your health and wellbeing. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://paiahealth.com/privacy-policy
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: โข Week by week - Follow your baby's development and understand what your partner is experiencing each week. โข Your journey - A simple visual timeline so you always know where you are in the pregnancy. โข Labour guide - Learn the signs of labour, the different stages, pain relief options and what to expect. โข Contraction timer - Track contractions and know when it's time to contact your maternity unit. โข Hospital bag checklists - Editable checklists for mother, baby and you, so nothing gets left behind. โข 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 update cadence: Dad's Guide at every 2 days against Paia's every 3 months. Dad's Guide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Paia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Dad's Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Paia ships an update every 3 months, Dad's Guide every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paia | Dad's Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paia Health LTD | Hamzah Ejaz |
In-app purchases
Paia
- Paia Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Dad's Guide
- Dad's Guide Premium$2.997 Days
- Dads Guide Lifetime$9.99









