Comparison

OurLittleOne vs Bean

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

Head to head
About

OurLittleOne

This app helps expecting couples stay connected and informed throughout pregnancy. It offers a shared space for partners to track milestones, share feelings, and access educational content, fostering teamwork and mutual support during this significant life event.

Highlights
  • Real-time syncing for partners
  • Mood and thought sharing
  • Milestone and wish tracking
  • Curated pregnancy knowledge library
  • Shared prenatal checkup timeline
  • Weekly baby development updates
  • Emergency symptom assessment tool
Features
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Having a baby changes everything — and the best part is going through it together. Our Little One is built for expecting couples who want to share the journey side by side, not just scroll through apps alone. Whether you are the one carrying the baby or the partner standing right beside them, Our Little One gives you a shared space to stay in sync, support each other, and actually enjoy this wild ride. WHAT YOU CAN DO TOGETHER Pair up in seconds — Connect with your partner using a simple invite code. Everything syncs in real time so you are always on the same page. Share how you feel — Mom can record her mood and thoughts, and her words go directly to her partner. No filters, no rewording — just honest, heartfelt sharing. Wishes and milestones — Mom can send wishes straight to Dad with one tap. Track shared milestones that appear automatically as your pregnancy progresses. Learn together — Browse a curated knowledge library covering pregnancy stages, baby development, prenatal care, and more. Both partners get personalized perspectives. Track prenatal checkups — Keep a shared timeline of all your checkups, mark them complete, and never miss an important appointment. Weekly pregnancy updates — See what is happening with your baby this week, how big they are, and what changes to expect. SOS for emergencies — A guided decision tree helps you assess urgent symptoms, with breathing exercises and instant partner alerts when it matters most. Shared checklists — Hospital bag, nesting prep, and newborn essentials — all synced between partners so nothing falls through the cracks. WHY COUPLES LOVE OUR LITTLE ONE Most pregnancy apps are designed for one person. Our Little One is different — it is built for the partner who wants to be involved but does not always know how. When Dad opens the app, he does not see a generic tracker. He sees what Mom is feeling, what she needs, and clear ways to show up. The app adapts to each partner's role. Mom gets a warm, supportive experience focused on her wellbeing. Dad gets an action-oriented view with practical guidance and real-time updates from his partner. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Your health data is personal, and we treat it that way. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We do not sell your information. We do not show ads. We do not share your data with third-party advertisers. Your pregnancy journey belongs to you and your partner — nobody else. Start your journey together. Download Our Little One and discover what pregnancy feels like when you go through it as a team. Because the best moments are the ones you share. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Our Little One provides general pregnancy and parenting information for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding your health or pregnancy. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information provided by this app.

About

Bean

This app provides expecting couples a shared, private space to document their pregnancy journey. Log milestones, prepare for appointments, and store important memories and information together.

Highlights
  • Log milestones and memories
  • Organize appointments and questions
  • Shared photo and document binder
  • Voice dictation for logging
  • Syncs pregnancy story for both partners
  • Private and ad-free experience
Features
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Pregnancy changes every day. Bean gives expecting couples one calm, private place to stay connected through it. CAPTURE THE LITTLE THINGS Quickly log milestones, memories, questions, cravings, appointments, and anything else you do not want to forget. Type or dictate when your hands are full. PREPARE FOR EVERY VISIT Keep appointments and questions together. Organize what you want to ask, mark questions answered, and copy visit details to your calendar. SAVE WHAT MATTERS Keep photos, PDFs, links, and notes in a shared Binder so both partners can find them later. ASK BEAN Get thoughtful help organizing questions and making sense of the information you have saved. Bean is not a medical provider and does not replace professional medical advice. BUILT FOR TWO Share one private household, see what your partner added, and keep your pregnancy story in sync. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Bean has no advertising and does not sell personal information. You control what you add and can delete your account from the app. Bean is designed for expecting and new parents who want to feel more connected, prepared, and present - together.

Screenshots

OurLittleOne4 screens
Bean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bean at 16.4 against OurLittleOne's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OurLittleOne against 5.0 for Bean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OurLittleOne versus Bean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOurLittleOneBean
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB79 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerxidong jiangDoji Natural Products LLC

In-app purchases

None

OurLittleOne

No in-app purchases

None

Bean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OurLittleOne free?
OurLittleOne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bean free?
Bean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OurLittleOne or Bean?
OurLittleOne and Bean are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do OurLittleOne or Bean have ads?
Neither OurLittleOne nor Bean shows ads.

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