Comparison

PumpKin vs MilkLog

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

Head to head
About

PumpKin

This app helps parents track breast milk production and manage their milk stash. It allows logging pump sessions, monitoring supply trends, and planning feeds. The tool also facilitates sharing information with partners and caregivers.

Highlights
  • Log pump sessions with volume, duration, and side details
  • Manage fridge and freezer milk inventory
  • Track supply trends over time
  • Log breastfeeding and bottle feeds
  • Share data with partners and caregivers
  • Estimate milk volume from photos
Features
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PumpKin is a free pumping tracker and breast milk stash manager for parents who pump. No ads, no subscriptions, no one-time payment, just one place for milk, feeds, and family. TRACK EVERY PUMP - Log sessions in seconds: volume, duration, left and right side, and notes - Start a pump timer or add a session after the fact - Drag to split output between sides and see how each side performs - Optional Milk Measure: estimate volume from a photo of your storage bag, always with your consent KNOW YOUR STASH - Keep a clear fridge and freezer inventory and always see what to use first - Optional storage suggestions based on each bag's dates, where it has been kept, and the guidelines you choose - Forecast how many days of milk you have left at your baby's pace - Follow every batch from pump to bottle, freezer, feed, donation, or discard - Donating extra milk? See how milk banks work where you live, with a report ready for the bank's call UNDERSTAND YOUR SUPPLY - Supply trends over 7, 30, and 90 days - Totals, time, and storage views with per session averages - Spot patterns early, before milk gets wasted FEED AND PREP - Log breastfeeding and bottle feeds alongside pumping - Prepare bottles for later and keep the plan visible to everyone - Local reminders support your pumping rhythm and your stored milk routine SHARE THE MENTAL LOAD - Invite a partner or caregiver to your household - Partners can help log pumps and feeds. Cheerleaders can follow along, view only. - Your data stays private: it is visible only to the people you invite WHY PUMPKIN IS FREE PumpKin is built by PhD researchers in human milk, microbiology, and biology who are also parents. We are a public benefit corporation, and our work is supported by research grants rather than app sales, so PumpKin stays completely free: no ads, no subscriptions, no paid plans, and no locked features. PumpKin is an organizational and educational tool. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice.

About

MilkLog

Features
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MilkLog is a simple and calming way to track your baby’s milk intake and feeding sessions. Whether you’re logging bottle feeds, breastfeeding, or pumping, MilkLog helps you stay organized without distractions—especially during late nights and busy days with a newborn. Designed for tired parents and one-handed use, MilkLog keeps everything clear, quiet, and easy to understand. KEY FEATURES • Log milk intake in seconds • Track bottle feeds, breastfeeding, and pumping • Daily feeding history at a glance • Clean, distraction-free design • Works offline — all data stays on your device • No ads. No accounts. No tracking. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Feeding sessions happen when you’re sleepy, multitasking, or holding your baby. MilkLog is intentionally minimal so you can focus on what matters most. PRIVACY FIRST MilkLog never collects or shares your data. All feeding records are stored locally on your phone. No analytics, no ads, and no third-party trackers—ever. MilkLog is your calm companion for every feeding moment.

Screenshots

PumpKin4 screens
MilkLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PumpKin at none against MilkLog's 1. MilkLog's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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. MilkLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PumpKin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PumpKin versus MilkLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPumpKinMilkLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin SilpeShutian Ma

In-app purchases

None

PumpKin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MilkLog

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$1.99

Questions

Is PumpKin free?
PumpKin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MilkLog free?
MilkLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PumpKin or MilkLog have ads?
Neither PumpKin nor MilkLog shows ads.

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