Noctula vs Lulla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Noctula
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Noctula is the simplest way to track your baby's sleep. One tap to start, one tap to stop. No sign-ups, no internet required, no subscriptions. SIMPLE SLEEP TRACKING Start a sleep session with a single tap. A gentle timer tracks how long your baby sleeps. End it when they wake. That's it, no complicated menus, no learning curve. 12 SOOTHING SLEEP SOUNDS White noise, rain, ocean waves, fan, birdsong, and more. Every sound loops seamlessly with studio-quality crossfading. Set a sleep timer to auto-stop after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Route audio to any AirPlay speaker. LIVE ACTIVITY & WIDGETS See your baby's sleep status right on your lock screen with Live Activity. Add home screen widgets for instant access, start and stop sessions without opening the app. APPLE WATCH Track sleep from your wrist. Start and stop sessions directly from your Apple Watch when your phone isn't nearby. SLEEP HISTORY & INSIGHTS Review every session on a beautiful heat map calendar. Track daily totals, nap counts, longest stretches, and sleep streaks. Know exactly how your baby's sleep patterns are evolving. 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, no third-party code. Noctula is built entirely with native Apple frameworks, nothing leaves your phone. PRICING Noctula offers a 7-day free trial with full access to every feature. After the trial, unlock the app forever with a single one-time purchase of $7.99. No subscriptions, no recurring charges, no hidden fees. FEATURES AT A GLANCE ⢠One-tap sleep tracking (nap or night) ⢠12 ambient sleep sounds with seamless looping ⢠Sleep timer (15/30/45/60 minutes) ⢠Live Activity on lock screen ⢠Home screen widgets ⢠Apple Watch app ⢠Heat map sleep calendar ⢠Daily stats, streaks, and longest stretch tracking ⢠Post-sleep quality rating ⢠AirPlay audio routing ⢠Works completely offline ⢠No account required ⢠Pure native SwiftUI: fast, smooth, lightweight Built with love for tired parents everywhere.
Lulla
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Lulla is a calm, simple breastfeeding tracker designed to help new parents stay on top of feeding sessions without the stress. See when the next feed is due, pick a side, and start with one tap. Lulla keeps the essentials right on your home screen so you can focus on your baby, not the app. Features: ⢠One-tap start ā choose left or right and go, no menus to dig through ⢠Next feed countdown ā always know when the next session is and which side comes next ⢠Feeding schedule ā pick a preset or build your own rhythm, with a full-day preview before you commit ⢠Gentle reminders ā quiet push notifications let you know when a feed is near, with quiet hours to protect your sleep ⢠Your journey ā daily reflections, streaks, and care stats celebrate every feed ⢠Weekly trends ā see side balance and rhythm at a glance to find what works for you ⢠Feed history ā a simple timeline to look back without digging through notes ⢠Daily whisper ā a small moment of encouragement, just for you ⢠Private by design ā your data stays on your device Whether it's the middle of the night or the middle of a busy day, Lulla holds the details so you can stay present with your little one. Lulla Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lulla-website.alm-labs.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lulla at 15.1 against Noctula's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Noctula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lulla sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Noctula | Lulla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dino Pelic | Lea Isabel Froehlich |
In-app purchases
Noctula
- Lifetime Access$7.99
Lulla
- Lulla Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Lulla Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Lulla Premium Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year






