Best What To Expect First Year Apps

200+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the what to expect first year category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 200+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for What To Expect First Year

What to Expect Pregnancy App#1

What to Expect Pregnancy App by Everyday Health, Inc.

Track Development & Growth
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.9😊(375K ratings)
FreeAds
#28in Medical
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A comprehensive pregnancy tracking app for expectant mothers that offers features like due date calculation, symptom tracking, appointment reminders, kick counter, and community support. Stay informed, organized, and connected throughout your pregnancy journey.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful information and videos
  • 👍 Useful for tracking pregnancy and baby's development
  • 👍 Great community support
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Freezing and lagging issues
  • 🔍 Inaccurate baby size comparisons
  • 💬 Toxic and unsupportive community
The Wonder Weeks - Baby leaps#2

The Wonder Weeks - Baby leaps by Twise Victory Publishing BV

Development milestone tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#78in Health & Fitness
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Understand your baby's behavior with insights on developmental leaps and fussy phases. Track your baby's growth and receive personalized tips and guidance throughout their early years.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for understanding baby's development
  • 🤗 Provides reassurance and peace of mind
  • 📆 Accurate in predicting fussy phases
  • 💡 Offers activities to support baby's growth

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Inaccurate in predicting leaps and milestones
  • 💰 Expensive with hidden subscription costs
  • 📱 Poor app design and user experience
Kinedu: Baby Development#3

Kinedu: Baby Development by Kinedu, Inc.

From pregnancy to 6 years
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😐(6.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#99in Education
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A comprehensive child development app from pregnancy to age 6, providing personalized daily plans, expert guidance, milestone tracking, and live classes. With access to 3,000+ video activities and expert resources, Kinedu supports parents every step of the way. Download now for a solid foundation in your child's development!

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for child development
  • 🚀 Great for tracking milestones
  • 💡 Provides personalized activities
  • 👍 Useful for first-time parents

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes

More What To Expect First Year apps to explore

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Huckleberry: Baby & Child
Huckleberry: Baby & Child
Huckleberry: Baby & Child
Baby Tracker & Sleep Experts
Free

Huckleberry is a baby monitoring application that helps parents track their baby's sleep, feedings, diaper changes, and growth progress. With easy-to-use interfaces and data analysis, parents can ensure their baby is healthy and thriving. Download now to stay on top of your baby's needs effortlessly.

🏥 Medical
(13K)
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BabySparks - Development App
BabySparks - Development App
BabySparks - Development App
Baby Activities & Milestones
Free

Discover a comprehensive baby development app with a wide range of activities to help your child reach important milestones. Engage with fun and educational tasks tailored to support your baby's growth and development. Download now to start your child's developmental journey!

📚 Education
(2.2K)
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Lovevery: Baby & Toddler App
Lovevery: Baby & Toddler App
Lovevery: Baby & Toddler App
Stage-based play & activities
Free

Discover an innovative baby development app offering personalized activities, expert advice, and milestone tracking for your little one's growth. Enhance your baby's learning and development journey with Lovevery today!

📚 Education
(13K)
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Flo Cycle & Period Tracker
Flo Cycle & Period Tracker
Flo Cycle & Period Tracker
Ovulation & Pregnancy Calendar
Free

This application helps users track their menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility windows. It offers personalized insights, health tips, and a community forum for support. Download now to stay informed and empowered in managing your reproductive health.

💪 Health & Fitness
(1.9M)
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The Bump: Baby & Pregnancy App
The Bump: Baby & Pregnancy App
The Bump: Baby & Pregnancy App
Baby Tracker, Growth & Names
Free

This application is specifically designed to help expectant mothers track their pregnancy journey, providing valuable information on fetal development, health tips, and appointment reminders. Stay informed and organized throughout your pregnancy with this all-in-one tool.

💪 Health & Fitness
(38K)
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Baby + | Your Baby Tracker
Baby + | Your Baby Tracker
Baby + | Your Baby Tracker
Baby Development & Tracker App
Free

Track your baby's development, growth, feeding schedule, sleep patterns, and more with this comprehensive baby tracker app. Stay organized and informed about your baby's progress easily on your phone. Download now and simplify your parenting journey.

🏥 Medical
(7.8K)
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BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker
Track Baby Development & Size
Free

Track your baby's growth week by week with our top-rated pregnancy and parenting app. Get daily updates, expert advice, and personalized information tailored to your due date. Join the BabyCenter community for resources to enhance your pregnancy and parenting journey.

🏥 Medical
(290K)
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Medela Family - Breast Feeding
Medela Family - Breast Feeding
Medela Family - Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding, Pumping Tracker
Free

Medela Family is a breastfeeding and pumping tracker app that offers tools for monitoring pregnancy, breastfeeding, pumping, and more. It provides features like virtual milk storage, lactation monitoring, baby development tracking, personalized articles, and reminders to support your breastfeeding and pumping goals. Join the community of moms and simplify your breastfeeding journey today!

💪 Health & Fitness
(4.6K)
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Totsie – Baby Photo Editor
Totsie – Baby Photo Editor
Totsie – Baby Photo Editor
Pregnancy & Baby Milestone Art
Free

A comprehensive baby photo editor app that offers a wide range of tools and filters to enhance and personalize your baby photos. Transform your precious moments into beautiful memories with ease. Download now and create stunning baby photos to cherish forever.

📷 Photo & Video
(4.1K)
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CDC's Milestone Tracker
CDC's Milestone Tracker
CDC's Milestone Tracker
by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Free

Track your child's developmental milestones from 2 months to 5 years with easy-to-use checklists, get tips to support their development, and know when to seek help. Features include adding multiple children, milestone tracking, milestone photos and videos, developmental tips, appointment reminders, and milestone summaries. Visit www.cdc.gov/ActEarly for more information and tools.

💪 Health & Fitness
(9.6K)
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Pregnancy Tracker - Lifeing
Pregnancy Tracker - Lifeing
Pregnancy Tracker - Lifeing
Weeks Baby Size, Kick Counter
Free
🏥 Medical
(453)
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Baby Maker & Face Generator
Baby Maker & Face Generator
Baby Maker & Face Generator
Future Pregnancy Tracker App
Free

Create a personalized digital baby with features from two selected photos using advanced AI technology. Make your dream of seeing what your future child might look like a reality. Start envisioning the possibilities today!

📷 Photo & Video
(6.1K)
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Pregnancy Tracker App 
Pregnancy Tracker App 
Pregnancy Tracker App 
Contraction Timer Kick counter
Free

Track your pregnancy journey from week to week with a comprehensive app that offers detailed information on your baby's growth, your body's changes, and essential tools to prepare for delivery. Download now and enjoy a trusted companion from bump to baby, with AI-powered support and expert guidance at your fingertips.

🏥 Medical
(193)
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Glow Baby Tracker & Growth App
Glow Baby Tracker & Growth App
Glow Baby Tracker & Growth App
Milestone, Pumping, Baby Sleep
Free

Track your baby's feeding, diaper changes, sleep schedule, and growth milestones all in one convenient app. Stay organized and monitor your baby's development effortlessly. Download now to simplify your parenting journey!

🏥 Medical
(23K)
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amma: Gravidez Semana a Semana
amma: Gravidez Semana a Semana
amma: Gravidez Semana a Semana
Fertility to Newborn Weekly
Free

A comprehensive pregnancy tracking app with features for monitoring health, receiving personalized tips, and connecting with healthcare professionals. Stay informed and supported throughout your pregnancy journey.

🏥 Medical
(6.2K)
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Ovia Cycle & Pregnancy Tracker
Ovia Cycle & Pregnancy Tracker
Ovia Cycle & Pregnancy Tracker
Fertility, Ovulation, & Period
Free

Track your fertility, menstrual cycle, and overall health with this comprehensive app. Monitor ovulation, record symptoms, and get personalized insights to help optimize your reproductive health. Download now to take control of your fertility journey.

🏥 Medical
(89K)
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Nurture Pregnancy Week by Week
Nurture Pregnancy Week by Week
Nurture Pregnancy Week by Week
Track Baby Growth & Due Date
Free

Track your pregnancy, learn about baby development, connect with a supportive community of moms, and get expert advice all in one app. From tracking symptoms to creating a baby registry, Glow Nurture is your go-to pregnancy companion.

🏥 Medical
(30K)