Comparison

Beacon vs UPPAbaby Connect

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

Head to head
About

Beacon

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
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

UPPAbaby Connect

Control and personalize your supported smart baby products with this intuitive app. Create custom soothing experiences, access support resources, and manage your connected gear all from your phone.

Highlights
  • MotionSync™ Technology
  • 400+ Soothing Combinations
  • Bluetooth® Control
  • Save Favorite Settings
  • Personalized Product List
  • Support Resources
  • Light & Dark Mode
Features
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UPPAbaby Connect Parenthood, understood. If you’ve been asked to update or replace the 4moms App, you’re in the right place! UPPAbaby Connect is the new app for your supported 4moms and UPPAbaby smart baby products. UPPAbaby Connect puts smart, intuitive control of your baby gear right at your fingertips. With a fresh, modern experience and expanded features, you can personalize your baby’s comfort, access helpful support tools, and stay connected to your products—all from your phone. Designed specifically for supported models, UPPAbaby Connect delivers the best experience and full functionality with the products listed below. Some older models may continue to work with limited functionality but are not officially supported. Supported Models Legacy 4moms Models • mamaRoo® baby swing™ model 1037 • mamaRoo® baby swing™ model 1046 • mamaRoo sleep® bassinet UPPAbaby Smart Products • Mamaroo® Smart Swing • Soma™ Smart Bassinet Key Features NEW! MotionSync™ Technology
Discover motion and speed combinations that closely match your natural soothing style. MotionSync™ helps you recreate the unique bounce and sway you naturally use to comfort your baby. 400+ Soothing Combinations
Create personalized soothing experiences by combining 5 parent-inspired motions, 5 adjustable speeds, 4 soothing sounds, and 4 volume levels. Bluetooth® Control
Connect to your supported product via Bluetooth® and conveniently adjust settings from the UPPAbaby Connect app. Save Favorites
Save your baby’s favorite motion and speed combinations for quick and easy access whenever you need them. Personalized Product List
Add, organize, and manage your connected baby gear in one convenient place. Support at Your Fingertips
Quickly access product guides, FAQs, and customer support resources to help with setup, troubleshooting, and everyday use. Light & Dark Mode
Choose Light Mode or Dark Mode during initial setup, or change your preference anytime in Settings. Whether you’re continuing to use a legacy mamaRoo® or getting started with your newest UPPAbaby smart gear, UPPAbaby Connect brings personalized comfort, convenient control, and helpful tools together in one simple experience.

Screenshots

Beacon4 screens
UPPAbaby Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beacon at 91% against UPPAbaby Connect's 0%. Beacon also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (503 vs 1). UPPAbaby Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. UPPAbaby Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 503 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Beacon's written reviews are positive against 0% of UPPAbaby Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon ships an update every 9 days, UPPAbaby Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Beacon versus UPPAbaby Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconUPPAbaby Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (503 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings503 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeagan ScottHubble Baby Care

Customer experience

Beacon

All ratings495 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.3%

UPPAbaby Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year
None

UPPAbaby Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UPPAbaby Connect free?
UPPAbaby Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beacon or UPPAbaby Connect?
Beacon is rated higher. Beacon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while UPPAbaby Connect averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Beacon or UPPAbaby Connect have ads?
Neither Beacon nor UPPAbaby Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon or UPPAbaby Connect?
Beacon ships an update every 9 days, and UPPAbaby Connect weekly. Most recently, Beacon was updated on October 23, 2026 and UPPAbaby Connect on October 16, 2026.

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