Comparison

Bump Circle vs Dad's Guide

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

Head to head
About

Bump Circle

A midwife-led pregnancy companion offering weekly guidance and an interactive 3D baby viewer. It provides clear, calm information tailored to each stage of pregnancy, encouraging users to contact healthcare professionals when needed.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D baby viewer
  • Weekly pregnancy guidance
  • Midwife-designed content
  • Symptom signposting
  • Personalized baby models
  • Calm, clear language
Features
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Bump Circle is a calm, midwife-led pregnancy companion for weeks 1-41, with an interactive 3D baby viewer you can rotate and personalise. Designed with input from an NMC-registered midwife and nurse with over 10 years' NHS experience, Bump Circle helps you move through pregnancy with clearer weekly guidance, without the panic scroll. MEET YOUR BABY IN 3D • Explore a different interactive model for every week from 1 to 41 • Rotate the viewer to see each stage from every angle • Personalise later-week models with a choice of representative skin tones • Illustrative only, not a prediction or medical tool WEEK BY WEEK • What matters this week, in plain language • Baby growth context without gimmicks taking over • Calm guidance shaped by clinical standards SHAPED FOR REAL QUESTIONS • Built to recognise different bodies and families • Space for the questions other apps rush past • Tone that steadies, not scares WHEN SOMETHING FEELS OFF • Clear signposting for urgent symptoms • Encourages contacting maternity services when needed • Never a replacement for your midwife or obstetric team YOUR JOURNEY • Start and follow your path through the weeks • Learn in short, human pieces • Optional community and deeper learning as you go Health disclaimer: Bump Circle is for education and support only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or emergency care. Always follow guidance from your midwife, GP or maternity unit. If you think something is urgent, contact local emergency or maternity services immediately. Pregnancy, held differently. Terms of Use: https://www.bumpcircle.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bumpcircle.com/privacy

About

Dad's Guide

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Bump Circle4 screens
Dad's Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dad's Guide at every 2 days against Bump Circle's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Bump Circle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bump Circle ships an update every 4 weeks, Dad's Guide every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bump Circle versus Dad's Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBump CircleDad's Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB40 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperChewy Bytes LimitedHamzah Ejaz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bump Circle

Subscriptions2
  • Bump Circle Plus Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Bump Circle Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Dad's Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Dad's Guide Premium$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Dads Guide Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Bump Circle free?
Bump Circle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dad's Guide free?
Dad's Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bump Circle or Dad's Guide have ads?
Neither Bump Circle nor Dad's Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bump Circle or Dad's Guide?
Bump Circle ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dad's Guide every 2 days. Most recently, Bump Circle was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dad's Guide on September 29, 2026.

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