Cadence vs Baton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cadence
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When a contraction starts, you need one clear button. Cadence is a simple contraction timer and tracker with a baby kick counter, readable history and a calm design for one-handed use. TIME CONTRACTIONS SIMPLY Tap to start, tap to stop. See each contraction's duration and the interval from the start of one contraction to the start of the next. Add an optional intensity rating from 1 to 10. Edit times, add a missed contraction and keep your sessions together in History. COUNT BABY MOVEMENTS Record each kick with a large button and see how much time has passed since the first movement. Review your previous kick-counting sessions whenever you need them. YOUR TIMING, AT A GLANCE Choose a 5-1-1, 4-1-1 or 3-1-1 timing pattern, customize it or turn it off. Cadence shows when your recorded timing matches your choice. It does not decide whether you are in labor. MADE FOR THE MOMENT • Large controls, clear type and light and dark themes. • Lock Screen Live Activity and Home Screen widgets. • Offline timing and records saved on your iPhone. • No account required. Contraction timing, kick counting and history are free. SHARE WITH CADENCE PRO Export your contraction sessions as PDF or CSV to share with your doctor or midwife. Pro is an optional one-time purchase, with no subscription. Family Sharing is supported. Files are shared only when you choose. You control usage and crash-data sharing in Settings. Cadence records the times you enter. It does not provide a diagnosis or medical advice. If you are concerned about contractions or baby movements, contact your care team.
Baton
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Baton is a calm baby log for the night shift. Big buttons at the bottom of the screen, a dim night mode, and one log that both parents share. LOG IN ONE TAP • Breastfeeding timer that switches sides and remembers which side is next • Bottles (breast milk, formula or mixed), pumping, solids, sleep, diapers, growth and notes • On iPhone, pause, switch or stop a feed from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (Live Activity) • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets SHARE THE NIGHT SHIFT • Invite your partner with a link: they see and add entries on their own iPhone or iPad • Grandparents and caregivers can follow along with view-only access • Sync goes through your own iCloud. No account, no Baton server GROWTH ON THE WHO CHARTS • Weight, length and head circumference with their WHO percentile (birth to 5 years), e.g. "P62 · within the usual range", on the WHO curves • Neutral wording and the source named: never a diagnosis VACCINES AND REMINDERS • The Vietnamese national schedule (TCMR, Circular 52/2025/TT-BYT), or any vaccine with your clinic's dates • A reminder the evening before each dose HEALTH LOG AND BEFORE THE BIRTH • Medicines, temperatures and symptoms, with the last dose on Today so no one gives it twice. No dose advice • Expecting? A contraction timer until the birth MOMENTS, A PHOTO DIARY • The little firsts: a note, up to four photos, a date and a milestone (first smile, first tooth, first steps…) • Each monthly birthday, a Month card with that month's photos, growth and milestones to share • The CDC milestone checklists from 2 months to 5 years, in neutral words SLEEP SOUNDS AND LULLABIES • White, pink and brown noise, rain, ocean, fan, shush, heartbeat and three lullabies, made on your iPhone, with a gentle fade-out timer • White noise is free for 15 minutes at a time MILK STASH • Log bags in the fridge or freezer and see which to use first, with dates from published storage guidance SIRI AND A MORNING SUMMARY • “Log a bottle in Baton”: feeds, diapers and sleep by voice; Control Center buttons (iOS 18) • Last night next to the 7-day average, with what your partner logged SEE THE DAY AND THE WEEK • Today's timeline and totals, 7-day charts, a weekly summary, full history, CSV export • iPad: a sidebar, two columns and keyboard shortcuts; Discover shows every feature FREE, AND STAYS FREE Logging, timers, widgets, partner sync, full history, 7-day charts, CSV export, vaccine schedules and reminders, the WHO percentile of the latest measurement, 20 moments and share cards are free forever. We promise not to move them behind a paywall later. BATON PLUS (OPTIONAL) • The usual next-nap window for your baby's age, from published wake-window tables, plus a reminder before it • 30- and 90-day trends • A PDF report for your pediatrician • More children (twins are always free) and your own reminders • The full WHO growth chart with every measurement, and unlimited moments • Every sleep sound and lullaby, longer sleep timers and all night Baton Plus is $9.99 a year with a 1-week free trial, or $19.99 once. Both include Family Sharing. Prices may vary by country. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase (after the free trial, if you start one). Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID settings. Your partner does not need to buy anything. Baton shows published reference ranges (WHO growth standards, CDC milestones, milk storage guidance, wake-window tables, the national vaccine schedule) and suggestions, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your baby's health. No ads. No account. Your baby’s logs are never sent to us. Names, notes and entries are end-to-end encrypted in iCloud. Available in English, Tiếng Việt, 日本語, 한국어, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, 中文 and Italiano. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Baton at every 10 days against Cadence's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Baton sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cadence ships an update every 3 weeks, Baton every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cadence | Baton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Onur ILGAZ | Dao Van Thuong |
In-app purchases
Cadence
- Cadence Pro$7.99
Baton
- Baton Plus Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Baton Plus Lifetime$19.99









