# BabyLatchON vs Beacon

The clearest difference is ads: Beacon at none against BabyLatchON's shown. Beacon also leads on ratings volume (495 vs 1). BabyLatchON's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BabyLatchON sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BabyLatchON against 4.9 for Beacon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 495 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BabyLatchON's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BabyLatchON | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babylatchon/id6751201225/reviews)** | [4.9 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **495** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hutton Codeworks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833948302) | [Keagan Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846614886) |

## What reviewers say

### BabyLatchON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babylatchon/id6751201225)

This app helps parents track breastfeeding sessions, pumping, diaper changes, and baby's growth. It provides smart insights, shareable reports, and access to lactation resources, all designed with expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Nursing and feeding tracker, Pumping and diaper log, Solid food and weight tracking, Parent mood tracking, Smart insights and reports, Support network integration, Lactation resources and consultant registry

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355)

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

**Highlights:** Live map of awake mothers, Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker, Mood and wellness tracking, Postpartum journaling, Community forum, Expert resources and guides, Helpful tools and calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beacon Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Beacon Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BabyLatchON free?

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

### Is Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BabyLatchON or Beacon?

BabyLatchON is rated higher. BabyLatchON averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 495 ratings.

### Do BabyLatchON or Beacon have ads?

BabyLatchON shows ads; Beacon does not.

### Which is updated more often, BabyLatchON or Beacon?

BabyLatchON ships an update every 9 days, and Beacon every 9 days. Most recently, BabyLatchON was updated on October 9, 2026 and Beacon on October 18, 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.*