# BabySparks vs MasterClass in Childbirth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterClass in Childbirth at 100% against BabySparks's 56%. MasterClass in Childbirth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BabySparks's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BabySparks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MasterClass in Childbirth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MasterClass in Childbirth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BabySparks has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of BabySparks's written reviews are positive against 100% of MasterClass in Childbirth's.

BabySparks ships an update every 3 weeks, MasterClass in Childbirth every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BabySparks | MasterClass in Childbirth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysparks-development-app/id794574199/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterclass-in-childbirth/id1611757955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BabySparks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/794574202) | [The School of Antenatal Educators Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611343880) |

## What reviewers say

### BabySparks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysparks-development-app/id794574199)

This app provides parents with daily activities, expert classes, and AI-powered support for children aged 0-3 and beyond. It offers personalized programs, milestone tracking, and a vast library of parenting resources to foster optimal child development.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily activity program for ages 0-3, Video tutorials for parent-led activities, Smart adaptive technology for child needs, Milestone tracking and progress reports, Expert-led online parenting classes, AI-powered parenting expert (Ava)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $18.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Months 0 - 12 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for premature baby development
- 👍 Great app for tracking and progressing towards milestones
- 👍 Excellent for finding activities to do and bond with baby
- 👍 Easy to follow and well-explained exercises
- 👍 Provides daily exercises to support baby's growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos don't always play properly
- 🐛 App has logged users out unexpectedly
- 🐛 Randomly offers activity suggestions not tailored to milestones
- 🐛 Unable to backdate baby's milestones
- 💰 Subscription required to access full content

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing properly
- Unexpected app logout issues
- Milestones not updating correctly
- Content not loading consistently
- Ads disrupting the user experience

**Requested features**

- Allow backdating of baby's milestones
- Provide more personalized activity recommendations based on baby's progress
- Add more customization options to tailor the app experience
- Improve stability and reduce technical issues
- Offer a free version with limited features


### MasterClass in Childbirth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterclass-in-childbirth/id1611757955)

This app offers a comprehensive, interactive teaching plan for childbirth education. It provides extensive knowledge, demonstrations, parent support materials, and resources for educators and parents. The content covers pregnancy, labor, and birth, designed to be used for classes or personal reference.

**Highlights:** Interactive teaching plan, Parent support materials, Printable handouts, Videos and PowerPoints, Games and resources, Covers pregnancy to birth

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lesson Access | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Lesson Access | $46.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BabySparks free?

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

### Is MasterClass in Childbirth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BabySparks or MasterClass in Childbirth?

MasterClass in Childbirth is rated higher. BabySparks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while MasterClass in Childbirth averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BabySparks or MasterClass in Childbirth have ads?

BabySparks shows ads; MasterClass in Childbirth does not.

### Which is updated more often, BabySparks or MasterClass in Childbirth?

BabySparks ships an update every 3 weeks, and MasterClass in Childbirth every 5 weeks. Most recently, BabySparks was updated on October 24, 2026 and MasterClass in Childbirth on October 24, 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.*