Comparison

Tinyhood Parenting Classes vs Beacon

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

Head to head
About

Tinyhood Parenting Classes

Access expert-led online parenting classes covering pregnancy, baby care, and toddler development. Learn at your own pace with bite-sized lessons and printable takeaways. Ideal for new and experienced parents seeking flexible, affordable guidance.

Highlights
  • Expert-led online classes
  • Bite-sized chapters
  • Watch at your own pace
  • Printable takeaways
  • Topics: breastfeeding, CPR, sleep, behavior
  • Comprehensive courses for new parents
  • Refresher courses for experienced parents
Features
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Kids don’t come with a manual, but this is pretty close. Discover online classes for the modern parent, taught by certified experts. Tinyhood was founded by two moms (who are passionate engineers and entrepreneurs) who knew there had to be a better way to learn about parenting in the 21st century. Tinyhood offers access to certified parenting experts through high-quality classes in childbirth, breastfeeding, infant CPR, sleep, behavior, and so much more. Watch engaging, online parenting classes at your own pace — on your own schedule. Our flexible classes are broken down into bite-sized chapters and allow you to refer back anytime. Most classes also include printable takeaways so you can keep your new knowledge on hand or easily share with your partner and caregivers. Tinyhood’s online parenting classes were created for parents who: - Are having their first child and need to learn everything, from swaddling to CPR - Are having their second, third, or fourth child and need to refresh their knowledge on key parenting topics - Are busy and don’t want to spend hours attending in-person parenting classes at their local hospital - Want expert insight on breastfeeding, nutrition, and more — at a fraction of the cost - Are looking for content they can refer back to anytime Classes include: - Baby 101: a comprehensive course for expectant and new parents that want to learn about breastfeeding, sleep, safety, and newborn care - Potty Training, Behavior, Baby-Led Weaning. - Infant Safety: the essential infant CPR refresher class that reviews key skills and helps you stay calm in the event of an emergency - Breastfeeding 101: the ultimate breastfeeding class covering best practices and common challenges - And so much more! What our parents say: "The course was very useful. I watched many videos before the baby was born but found the most value in referencing the resources as needed in the first few weeks with the baby. You just can’t fully grasp some of the concepts until you’re in the throws of it." “I was feeling very anxious and unsure how I would do everything when it came to breastfeeding. Now I am feeling much more confident and that I will be able to pull this off” “I actually had to do [choking CPR] on my 7 month old this week—two days after watching that portion of the class—and only knew what to do because of the video. I’m convinced my baby is here today because of that class.” “These classes made me feel so confident going into baby led weaning!! Thank you!” “Clear and quick reminders of the best and up-to-date way to save a child. I've recommended it to many friends and family members.”

About

Beacon

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

Highlights
  • Live map of awake mothers
  • Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker
  • Mood and wellness tracking
  • Postpartum journaling
  • Community forum
  • Expert resources and guides
  • Helpful tools and calculators
Features
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tinyhood Parenting Classes4 screens
Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tinyhood Parenting Classes at none against Beacon's 3. Beacon's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tinyhood Parenting Classes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tinyhood Parenting Classes against 4.9 for Beacon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 675 and 483 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Tinyhood Parenting Classes's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinyhood Parenting Classes ships an update every 3 weeks, Beacon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tinyhood Parenting Classes versus Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyhood Parenting ClassesBeacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (675 ratings)4.9 (483 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings675 — better483
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyhood, IncKeagan Scott

Customer experience

Tinyhood Parenting Classes

All ratings675 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral23.8%
Negative14.3%

Beacon

All ratings483 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.4%

In-app purchases

None

Tinyhood Parenting Classes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Tinyhood Parenting Classes free?
Tinyhood Parenting Classes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tinyhood Parenting Classes or Beacon?
Beacon is rated higher. Tinyhood Parenting Classes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 483 ratings.
Do Tinyhood Parenting Classes or Beacon have ads?
Neither Tinyhood Parenting Classes nor Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tinyhood Parenting Classes or Beacon?
Tinyhood Parenting Classes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beacon every 8 days. Most recently, Tinyhood Parenting Classes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Beacon on October 16, 2026.

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