Comparison

Cradle Log vs CradleLight

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

Head to head
About

Cradle Log

Features
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CradleLog is a beautifully designed baby tracker that keeps your family's data completely private. Unlike other apps, your information never leaves your deviceβ€”no accounts, no cloud sync, no data collection. Just you and your baby. EFFORTLESS TRACKING β€’ Log feedings (breast, bottle, or solids) with one tap β€’ Track sleep sessions and nap patterns β€’ Record diaper changes with details β€’ See your day's summary at a glance β€’ Quick timer for active sessions VOICE LOGGING (PRO) Log entries hands-free while feeding or soothing your baby. Simply speak naturally: "Breastfed for 15 minutes on the left side" or "Wet diaper at 2pm." CradleLog understands and logs it for you. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS (PRO) Powered by Apple Intelligence, CradleLog analyzes your baby's patterns entirely on-device. Discover sleep trends, feeding rhythms, and personalized recommendations, without your data ever touching a server. BEAUTIFUL CHARTS & ANALYTICS β€’ Sleep duration and pattern visualization β€’ Feeding frequency and trends β€’ Diaper tracking with health indicators β€’ Week-over-week comparisons β€’ Sleep heatmaps to spot patterns DESIGNED FOR REAL PARENTS β€’ Works offline, anywhere, no internet needed β€’ Dark mode for late-night feedings β€’ Clean, minimal interface β€’ Fast and responsive β€’ Optimized for iPhone and iPad WHAT'S FREE β€’ Unlimited feeding, sleep, and diaper logging β€’ Today's summary dashboard β€’ 2-day timeline history β€’ Basic charts and trends β€’ Full offline functionality CRADLELOG PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) β€’ Voice logging for hands-free entry β€’ AI-powered insights with Apple Intelligence β€’ Complete timeline history β€’ PDF reports for pediatrician visits β€’ Advanced charts and correlations No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Buy once, own forever. PRIVACY FIRST Your baby's data is precious. That's why CradleLog stores everything locally on your device. We don't have servers. We don't collect data. We can't see your information because it never leaves your phone. β€” CradleLog requires iOS 26 or later for Apple Intelligence features. Questions or feedback? Visit getcradlelog.com or contact support at https://cradlelog.featurebase.app/

About

CradleLight

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Surviving night feeds is hard. Falling asleep mid-session is dangerous. CradleLight is an Apple Watch app built for sleep-deprived parents doing overnight infant feeds. Start a feeding or holding timer right from your wrist, and let CradleLight keep you awake with an escalating alert system β€” first a haptic nudge, then an audible wake-up if you don’t respond. Features β€’ Feeding and holding session timers with customizable durations β€’ Escalating check-in alerts β€” haptic first, then audible β€’ Full session log with start time, end time, and elapsed duration β€’ iPhone companion app to review your night at a glance β€’ Works through Sleep Focus and Do Not Disturb β€’ One-time setup, no subscription required Designed for the wrist Everything you need during a session lives on your Apple Watch. The iPhone app is there when the sun comes up. CradleLight is a companion tool, not a medical device. Always follow safe sleep guidelines from your pediatrician and the AAP.

Screenshots

Cradle Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CradleLight at none against Cradle Log's 1. Cradle Log's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cradle Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CradleLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Cradle Log versus CradleLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCradle LogCradleLight
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames BurrusTyler Garben

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cradle Log

One-time1
  • Cradle Log Pro$4.99
None

CradleLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cradle Log free?
Cradle Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CradleLight free?
CradleLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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