Comparison

BabyLatchON vs Tide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BabyLatchON

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
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BabyLatchON is your all-in-one breastfeeding and baby activity tracker, designed to support both parents and babies through every step of the nursing journey. Whether you’re just starting out or continuing your breastfeeding experience, BabyLatchON gives you the tools, insights, and trusted resources you need to feel confident and supported in feeding your baby. ◆ Built with IBCLC Expertise Not just another baby tracker - BabyLatchON is designed by a board-certified lactation consultant, ensuring the app supports real-world feeding challenges and solutions. ◆ Track What Matters Most Easily log nursing sessions, alternate feedings, pumping, diaper changes, solid foods, baby weight checks, and parent mood. BabyLatchON helps you capture a complete picture of both your baby’s growth and your own well-being. ◆ Gain Smart Insights Turn daily activity into actionable insights. BabyLatchON analyzes your logs to highlight patterns and trends, offering helpful tips to guide your breastfeeding journey. See at a glance how your baby is feeding, growing, and developing. ◆ Stay Organized with Reports Generate summaries and detailed reports to share with your partner, healthcare provider, or lactation consultant. Track progress over time and celebrate every milestone with clear, accessible data. ◆ Connect Your Support Network Invite trusted members of your support system to view and contribute to your baby’s journey. BabyLatchON makes it easier to keep everyone informed and engaged, from partners to caregivers. ◆ Access Lactation Resources Explore educational classes, curated breastfeeding articles, and a built-in registry of nearby IBCLC-certified lactation consultants. Get the reliable answers and professional support that you need. ◆ Designed for Parents, Backed by Care With BabyLatchON, you don’t just track feedings—you gain peace of mind. Our app blends easy-to-use tracking tools with evidence-based lactation education, helping you focus less on the details and more on bonding with your baby. **Key Features** - Nursing and feeding tracker - Pumping and diaper log - Solid food and weight check tracking - Parent mood tracking for holistic care - Smart insights and progress summaries - Shareable reports for healthcare visits - Support network integration - Educational resources and IBCLC lactation consultant registry BabyLatchON is here to help you navigate your unique breastfeeding journey with confidence. Whether you need a smarter way to track, a clearer way to share progress, or quick access to lactation guidance, BabyLatchON puts it all at your fingertips. Download today and discover *Smart Insights for Your Unique Breastfeeding Journey*! In-App Purchase EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tide

This app simplifies tracking labor contractions with a single tap. It allows real-time sharing of progress with a private link and creates a lasting birth story. Designed for calm and presence during labor, it offers hands-free updates and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Single-tap contraction timing
  • Real-time progress sharing
  • Hands-free voice dictation
  • Birth story journal
  • Apple Watch app
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Tide is a beautifully simple contraction timer and labor companion — built to keep you calm and present while everyone you love follows along. When labor starts, the last thing you want is a cluttered app. Tide gives you one big button: tap to start a contraction, tap when it eases. It quietly tracks how long each one lasts and how far apart they are, so you always know where things stand — without squinting at your phone mid-wave. And when everyone keeps asking "any updates?", Tide answers for you. Share one private link with your partner, doula, or whole family, and they can follow your progress in real time — no more juggling a dozen text threads. WHAT YOU CAN DO Time contractions with a single, calming tap — duration and spacing tracked automatically Share a private link so your birth team can follow along live Post updates as you go — notes, photos, and videos in one running feed Add updates hands-free with voice dictation Announce baby's arrival with the details that matter Keep it all as a birth story you can revisit for years to come PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything you log stays on your device unless you choose to share it — and your share link expires on its own once things settle down. ALWAYS A GLANCE AWAY Tide includes an Apple Watch app and a Home Screen widget, so your timer is right where you need it. A ONE-TIME UNLOCK Unlock everything with a single purchase. No subscriptions, ever. Tide is a personal timer and journal to help you record and share your labor. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor, midwife, or other qualified healthcare provider, and in an emergency call your provider or your local emergency number. ——— Privacy Policy: https://katiep.me/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BabyLatchON4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

BabyLatchON and Tide both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BabyLatchON's written reviews are positive against 47% of Tide's. BabyLatchON also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (216 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BabyLatchON sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BabyLatchON against 4.9 for Tide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide has 216 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 47% of Tide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BabyLatchON ships an update every 9 days, Tide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BabyLatchON versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabyLatchONTide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (216 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHutton Codeworks, LLCB Gilmore, LLC

Customer experience

BabyLatchON

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tide

All ratings216 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BabyLatchON

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions1
  • Tiny Voices Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tide Contractions and Labor Pro$9.99

Questions

Is BabyLatchON free?
BabyLatchON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BabyLatchON or Tide?
BabyLatchON is rated higher. BabyLatchON averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tide averages 4.9 from 216 ratings.
Do BabyLatchON or Tide have ads?
BabyLatchON shows ads; Tide does not.
Which is updated more often, BabyLatchON or Tide?
BabyLatchON ships an update every 9 days, and Tide weekly. Most recently, BabyLatchON was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tide on October 15, 2026.

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