PumpKin vs MilkVault

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.

MilkVault is the easiest way to manage your breast milk freezer stash. MilkVault works with MilkVault QR sticker kits. Each bag gets a color-coded sticker that ties it to your inventory. Scan the QR code to log a bag instantly, or enter the sticker color and number manually. Sticker kits are sold separately at milkvault.com. FEATURES - See your full inventory at a glance — ounces, dates, and what to use next - FIFO (First In First Out) tracking ensures you always use the oldest bag first - Log pumping sessions with a built-in timer - Tag your bags with custom tags to make it easier to find/sort your inventory — morning, power pump, overnight, and more - Share your vault with a partner or caregiver - Works with any breast milk storage bag MilkVault is free to download and use. Sticker kits are available separately at milkvault.com.