Comparison

Amme vs Count the Kicks!

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

Head to head
About

Amme

This app helps new mothers track breastfeeding sessions with a simple, calming interface. It remembers nursing side, duration, and end times, allowing mothers to focus on their baby. Features include Apple Watch support, Apple Health integration, and customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Night mode
  • Apple Watch support
  • Apple Health integration
  • Home screen widgets
  • Overlay mode for pattern analysis
Features
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Amme — Norway’s #1 breastfeeding app Amme is where calm design meets real-life motherhood. A beautifully simple way to track nursing sessions — created to bring peace of mind during the most demanding days and nights. The app’s name comes from the Norwegian word for “nursing.” It’s designed for new mothers who want to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. Some mothers feel light-headed or distracted when they begin to nurse. Amme takes care of remembering which side you used last, when the previous session ended, and how long it lasted — so you can focus on your baby. Gentle and thoughtful design • Minimal and calming interface, built to reduce stress • Special night mode to protect your and your baby’s sleep • One-tap controls for quick, accurate logging — even with one hand Smart and connected • Apple Watch support: start, stop, or check sessions right from your wrist • Apple Health integration: your nursing data becomes part of your complete health record • Siri & Shortcuts: automate your daily routines — just say “Start nursing on the left side” • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen widgets: monitor your current session without unlocking your phone • Home screen widget: see your last session at a glance Amme fits seamlessly into your smart home setup, making it effortless to log and follow each session — hands-free when you need it most. Designed for your peace of mind • Overlay mode to compare days and notice patterns • 100% private and ad-free — no accounts, no cloud, no internet connection • Light, dark, and automatic appearance options Amme is gentle, effortless, and always by your side — your quiet companion through every nursing session.

About

Count the Kicks!

Monitor your baby's movements during the third trimester with this research-based tool. Track patterns, strength, and contractions, and share data with your provider. Features include digital badges, OCR scanning, and multi-language support for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Daily baby movement tracking
  • Contraction timer
  • OCR scanning for paper charts
  • Digital badges for milestones
  • Multi-language support
  • Single or twin pregnancy compatible
Features
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Track Your Baby’s Movements with Confidence The Count the Kicks app is a free, research-based tool designed to help expectant parents monitor their baby’s health in the third trimester. With daily tracking of your baby’s movement patterns and strength, you’ll gather valuable data to share with your provider. The app also includes built-in guidance and in-app messaging to help you recognize changes and feel empowered to speak up if something feels off. A change in fetal movement can be one of the earliest—and sometimes only—signs that a baby may be in distress. Monitoring movement is an easy, proven way to strengthen your connection with your baby, and 78% of users say it reduces their anxiety during pregnancy. Exciting Features Include: NEW – Digital Badges Celebrate milestones! Earn badges as you track your baby’s movements. It’s a fun and encouraging way to stay consistent and connected. Contraction Timer Time your contractions and monitor frequency and duration so you know when it’s time to head to your birthing location. Simple, helpful, and easy to use. OCR Scanning Prefer paper charts? No problem. Use our optical character recognition (OCR) tool to scan and upload your kick data directly into the app—no manual entry required. Dark Mode By popular demand! Use the app in dark mode for a more comfortable experience, especially at night. More Helpful Features: • Track movement strength during each session • Download and share your kick-counting data with your provider • Take personal notes during sessions • Available in over 20 languages - Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Mandarin Chinese, Dari, English, French, German, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Marshallese, Mongolian, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. • Compatible with single or twin pregnancies • Visual graphs to help identify your baby’s normal patterns • Daily, interactive education and encouragement messages Stay connected. Feel empowered. Count the Kicks is more than just a tracking app—it’s peace of mind in your pocket. Download today and start building a lifelong bond with your baby. What’s New in Count the Kicks! We’ve made it even easier to stay connected to your baby’s health: Smart Reminders & Notifications: Your reminders now adapt to your routine and you can view important updates in the new Notifications tab. New iPhone Widgets – Add the Count the Kicks widget to your iPhone home screen for quick access. You can start a session or view your baby’s movement history without opening the app. To activate: long-press your home screen, tap the + in the top corner, search for Count the Kicks, and choose your preferred widget. Siri Voice Activation – Use Siri for hands-free tracking. Just say: “Hey Siri, start counting on Count the Kicks app” to begin a kick counting session instantly.

Screenshots

Amme4 screens
Count the Kicks!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Amme at 100% against Count the Kicks!'s 48%. Amme also leads on ads (none vs shown). Count the Kicks!'s advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Count the Kicks! is free to download; Amme costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Amme versus Count the Kicks!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmmeCount the Kicks!
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (8.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better48.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—8.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#127 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmmeHealthy Birth Day

Customer experience

Amme

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Count the Kicks!

All ratings8,595 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative38.8%

Bugs and requests

Amme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Count the Kicks!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to create or log into accounts
  • Kick session data randomly disappearing
  • Reminders and notifications not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow editing of past kick sessions
  • Add support for multiple babies
  • Provide more detailed kick data analysis
  • Improve Apple Watch integration

In-app purchases

None

Amme

No in-app purchases

None

Count the Kicks!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amme free?
Amme costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count the Kicks! free?
Count the Kicks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amme or Count the Kicks! have ads?
Count the Kicks! shows ads; Amme does not.
Which is updated more often, Amme or Count the Kicks!?
Amme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Count the Kicks! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amme was updated on November 6, 2026 and Count the Kicks! on November 6, 2026.

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