# UPPAbaby Connect vs Tide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide at 52% against UPPAbaby Connect's 0%. Tide also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (335 vs 6). UPPAbaby Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. UPPAbaby Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tide has 335 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of UPPAbaby Connect's written reviews are positive against 52% of Tide's.

UPPAbaby Connect ships an update weekly, Tide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UPPAbaby Connect | Tide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uppababy-connect/id6769800644/reviews) | **[4.9 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-contraction-timer/id6795967947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hubble Baby Care](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841357378) | [B Gilmore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/915478595) |

## What reviewers say

### UPPAbaby Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uppababy-connect/id6769800644)

Control and personalize your supported smart baby products with this intuitive app. Create custom soothing experiences, access support resources, and manage your connected gear all from your phone.

**Highlights:** MotionSync™ Technology, 400+ Soothing Combinations, Bluetooth® Control, Save Favorite Settings, Personalized Product List, Support Resources, Light & Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-contraction-timer/id6795967947)

This app simplifies tracking labor contractions with a single tap. It allows real-time sharing of progress with a private link and creates a lasting birth story. Designed for calm and presence during labor, it offers hands-free updates and an Apple Watch app.

**Highlights:** Single-tap contraction timing, Real-time progress sharing, Hands-free voice dictation, Birth story journal, Apple Watch app, Home Screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Voices Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tide Contractions and Labor Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UPPAbaby Connect free?

UPPAbaby Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tide free?

Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UPPAbaby Connect or Tide?

Tide is rated higher. UPPAbaby Connect averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tide averages 4.9 from 335 ratings.

### Do UPPAbaby Connect or Tide have ads?

Neither UPPAbaby Connect nor Tide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UPPAbaby Connect or Tide?

UPPAbaby Connect ships an update weekly, and Tide every 2 weeks. Most recently, UPPAbaby Connect was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tide on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*