# BabySparks vs Tummi

BabySparks and Tummi both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of BabySparks's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tummi's. BabySparks also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 329). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BabySparks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tummi sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BabySparks against 4.8 for Tummi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BabySparks has 13K ratings behind it against 329, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of BabySparks's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tummi's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BabySparks | Tummi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysparks-development-app/id794574199/reviews) | **[4.8 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tummi-start-solid-foods/id6754228611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 329 |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 180 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BabySparks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/794574202) | [Little Software Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847212664) |

## 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


### Tummi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tummi-start-solid-foods/id6754228611)

This app guides parents through introducing solid foods and allergens to their babies. It offers expert-backed information, tracks food introductions and reactions, and provides AI-powered feeding support. Explore a vast library of foods with preparation details and allergen information.

**Highlights:** 400+ foods with prep and allergen info, Expert-backed feeding guidance, AI feeding support chat, Food and reaction logging, Curated food lists, Personalized suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Tummi Full | $9.99 | per month |
| Tummi Full | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Plan | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Tummi Full | $39.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Plan | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Tummi Full | $49.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BabySparks free?

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

### Is Tummi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BabySparks or Tummi?

Tummi is rated higher. BabySparks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Tummi averages 4.8 from 329 ratings.

### Do BabySparks or Tummi have ads?

Both BabySparks and Tummi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BabySparks or Tummi?

BabySparks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tummi every 3 weeks. Most recently, BabySparks was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tummi on October 17, 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.*