MilkMode vs MilkTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MilkMode
This app offers a simple, one-tap timer for breastfeeding sessions, allowing users to track feeding duration and which breast was used. It includes a home screen widget and Live Activities for convenient control and visibility. The app prioritizes a focused experience without unnecessary tracking features.
- One-tap breastfeeding timer
- Left/right breast tracking
- Home screen widget
- Live Activities on lock screen
- Shareable feeding statistics
- Sleep Mode for nighttime
- Dark mode
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The breastfeeding timer that lives on your Lock Screen. Start, switch sides and finish a feed from the widget or Live Activity without unlocking your phone. No ads, no upsells, no subscription. Just the timer. No diaper logs, no tummy time tracking, no app that does 47 things and none of them well. One tap, start feeding, done. "The breastfeeding tracker you actually want at 3am." — App Store review Features: One-tap breastfeeding timer with left/right breast tracking Home screen widget with full timer controls -- start, switch sides, pause, and finish feeds without opening the app Live Activities so your timer stays on your lock screen Shareable stats to show your partner, your mom, or your group chat how much you've been working Sleep Mode so feed reminders turn off at night Dark mode No ads Try free for 7 days, then $4.99 once. No subscription. Your data stays on your device, always.
MilkTimer
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Simple nursing tracking, made for sleep-deprived moments. MilkTimer is a calm, one-tap breastfeeding tracker for new moms. No sign-up, no ads, no clutter — just open the app, tap a side, and it remembers everything else. When the next feed comes around, MilkTimer suggests which side is next so you can think about your baby instead of timers. Built for the way new moms actually feed • One tap to start, one tap to stop • Smart side suggestion based on your last sessions • Pause, switch, and edit sessions without losing your place • Log manual sessions for pumping or bottle feeds Glance, don't unlock • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during a feed — see the side and timer without opening the app • Between feeds, see "Time since last feed" and the suggested next side at a glance • Optional reminders if it's been too long Hands free with Apple Watch and Siri • Start, pause, switch sides, and stop right from your wrist • Ask Siri: "Start nursing in MilkTimer", "Which side?", or "How long since last nursing?" Your data, your iCloud • Sessions sync privately across your iPhone and Apple Watch through your own iCloud — no third-party accounts, no servers • Optional, anonymous usage stats you can turn off anytime in Settings Free. No ads. No subscription. Made by a parent for parents. If MilkTimer helps you through the early weeks, that's the whole point.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MilkTimer at none against MilkMode's 1. MilkTimer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MilkMode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MilkTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MilkMode | MilkTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elisa Heiken | Vladislav Komkov |
In-app purchases
MilkMode
- MilkMode Premium$4.99
MilkTimer
No in-app purchases









