Comparison

Tinyhood Parenting Classes vs Tide

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

Tide

This app simplifies tracking labor contractions with a single tap. It allows real-time sharing of progress with a private link and creates a lasting birth story. Designed for calm and presence during labor, it offers hands-free updates and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Single-tap contraction timing
  • Real-time progress sharing
  • Hands-free voice dictation
  • Birth story journal
  • Apple Watch app
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Tide is a beautifully simple contraction timer and labor companion — built to keep you calm and present while everyone you love follows along. When labor starts, the last thing you want is a cluttered app. Tide gives you one big button: tap to start a contraction, tap when it eases. It quietly tracks how long each one lasts and how far apart they are, so you always know where things stand — without squinting at your phone mid-wave. And when everyone keeps asking "any updates?", Tide answers for you. Share one private link with your partner, doula, or whole family, and they can follow your progress in real time — no more juggling a dozen text threads. WHAT YOU CAN DO Time contractions with a single, calming tap — duration and spacing tracked automatically Share a private link so your birth team can follow along live Post updates as you go — notes, photos, and videos in one running feed Add updates hands-free with voice dictation Announce baby's arrival with the details that matter Keep it all as a birth story you can revisit for years to come PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything you log stays on your device unless you choose to share it — and your share link expires on its own once things settle down. ALWAYS A GLANCE AWAY Tide includes an Apple Watch app and a Home Screen widget, so your timer is right where you need it. A ONE-TIME UNLOCK Unlock everything with a single purchase. No subscriptions, ever. Tide is a personal timer and journal to help you record and share your labor. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor, midwife, or other qualified healthcare provider, and in an emergency call your provider or your local emergency number. ——— Privacy Policy: https://katiep.me/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tinyhood Parenting Classes4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tinyhood Parenting Classes at none against Tide's 2. Tinyhood Parenting Classes also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 47%) and ratings volume (675 vs 216). Tide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 Tide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 675 and 216 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Tinyhood Parenting Classes's written reviews are positive against 47% of Tide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinyhood Parenting Classes ships an update every 3 weeks, Tide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tinyhood Parenting Classes versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyhood Parenting ClassesTide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (675 ratings)4.9 (216 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings675 — better216
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyhood, IncB Gilmore, LLC

Customer experience

Tinyhood Parenting Classes

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

Tide

All ratings216 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%

In-app purchases

None

Tinyhood Parenting Classes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions1
  • Tiny Voices Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tide Contractions and Labor Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Tinyhood Parenting Classes free?
Tinyhood Parenting Classes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tinyhood Parenting Classes or Tide?
Tide is rated higher. Tinyhood Parenting Classes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Tide averages 4.9 from 216 ratings.
Do Tinyhood Parenting Classes or Tide have ads?
Neither Tinyhood Parenting Classes nor Tide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tinyhood Parenting Classes or Tide?
Tinyhood Parenting Classes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tide weekly. Most recently, Tinyhood Parenting Classes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tide on October 15, 2026.

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