Comparison

MilkTimer vs Lactis

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

Head to head
About

MilkTimer

Features
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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.

About

Lactis

This app offers private and precise tracking for newborn feeding, sleep, and growth. It allows for one-hand logging, Live Activities on the Lock Screen, and caregiver syncing via iCloud. Optional Pro features provide advanced pattern analysis and reporting.

Highlights
  • One-hand logging for dark environments
  • Live Activities for lock screen timers
  • Track feeds, sleep, diapers, and growth
  • Milk stash manager
  • Caregiver syncing via iCloud
  • Apple Watch app for logging
  • Growth percentile charts (Pro)
Features
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Private. Precise. Built for 3 AM. Lactis is the baby tracker for parents who want their family's data to stay theirs. It's made by Hypnox Technologies, and our first rule is simple: Hypnox runs no servers for your data. Everything lives on your devices and in your iCloud. No account, no sign-up, no analytics or tracking SDKs. Open the app and log your first feed in seconds. BUILT FOR 3 AM One-hand logging that works in the dark — big targets, night-friendly colors, zero friction. Timers keep running on your Lock Screen with Live Activities, so a night feed never needs the lights on. LOG EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS — FREE - Feeds — breast or bottle, with side tracking and a suggested next side - Sleep, diapers, pumping, tummy time, supplements, medications, temperature - Growth — weight, length, and head circumference - Milk stash manager for pumped milk - Full raw history with export and import WORKS EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Widgets, Live Activities, Siri & Shortcuts, and a full Apple Watch app — log a diaper from your wrist without waking the baby. All free. SHARE THE LOAD Invite a caregiver — a partner, grandparent, or nanny — and everyone stays in sync through your iCloud, not our servers. Shift handoffs show the next caregiver exactly what happened: last feed, suggested side, last nap, diapers today. LACTIS PRO — WHEN YOU WANT MORE - Patterns — feeding and sleep rhythms come into focus - Sleep Tide — sleep windows predicted from your baby's own rhythm - Growth percentile charts (WHO and CDC) - PDF reports for your health care provider or daycare - More caregivers and more babies Lactis Pro is $5.99/month with a 7-day free trial; it auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Lactis Lifetime ($49.99) is a one-time purchase that unlocks the same features. YOUR DATA, ACTUALLY YOURS Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. With iCloud Advanced Data Protection turned on — for you and your caregivers — it's end-to-end encrypted. We can't read your data, sell it, or lose it — we never have it. Lactis is a record-keeping tool, not a medical device, and nothing in it is medical advice. Always consult your baby's health care provider. Terms of Use: https://lactis.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://lactis.app/privacy/

Screenshots

MilkTimer4 screens
Lactis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MilkTimer at none against Lactis's 2. MilkTimer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 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. Lactis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MilkTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MilkTimer versus Lactis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilkTimerLactis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav KomkovHypnox Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

MilkTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lactis

Subscriptions1
  • Lactis Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lactis Lifetime$34.99

Questions

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

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