About This App
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Category
Health & Fitness
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Installs
10M+
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Content Rating
Teen
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Developer Email
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Privacy Policy
http://www.babycenter.com/help-privacy
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Editor Reviews
Pregnancy App & Baby Tracker is a health & fitness app designed to support you through pregnancy and early parenthood. I first heard about it from a friend and decided to download it from Google Play when I found out I was expecting. The app launched a while back and is available on both Google Play and the App Store. It has over 10 million installs, which shows how many people trust it. The download is free, and you don't need to register right away, but creating an account helps you save your progress. There are in-app purchases for extra content, and you will see some ads, but they are not too annoying.
Using the app is really simple. You first enter your due date or your baby's birth date, and it customizes everything. Every day, you get articles and tips that match your stage. I like checking the baby size comparison because it shows your baby's size using fun objects like fruit or toys. There is a kick counter and a contraction timer that I used a lot in my third trimester. A tip I can share is to set a daily reminder to log your symptoms. This helps you track patterns and share them with your doctor. The community section is great for asking questions and reading stories from other moms. I learned so much from just scrolling through the discussions. The app also has a checklist for baby essentials, which made preparing for the baby less stressful. I used the weight tracker weekly, and it helped me stay aware of my health.
Compared to other pregnancy apps like Flo or What to Expect, I find this one easier to use. Flo has a cleaner design, but BabyCenter gives more detailed articles and tips. What to Expect is good, but it feels more like a book than an app sometimes. I chose this app because it gives daily updates that feel personal. The community is also more active and supportive here. It does not feel like a medical tool only. It feels like a guide that walks with you. The app covers pregnancy, birth, and even baby's first year, so you don't need to switch to another app later. That is a big plus for me. It has some small issues, but overall, it is a solid choice for any new or expecting parent.
Features
- 🚼 Daily pregnancy tracker that shows baby size, symptoms, and milestones based on your due date or baby's age. Unlike Ovia, which focuses more on data charts, BabyCenter gives you easy-to-read summaries and fun comparisons that make tracking feel less clinical.
- 👶 Kick counter and contraction timer built right into the app. You do not need a separate tool. In comparison to Glow, which has a timer but requires more taps, this one is quicker to use during labor or when tracking movement.
- 💬 Community forum with thousands of active discussions grouped by due date month. I find this much more useful than similar forums in What to Expect because replies come faster and the tone is friendlier.
- 📋 Baby registry checklist and personalized article feed. The checklist helps you avoid forgetting important items. Sprout has a checklist too, but BabyCenter combines it with daily articles, so you learn while you plan.
Pros
- ✅ Daily content updates are a big win. The app sends you articles and tips based on your exact week. This makes you feel like the app knows you. In comparison, Ovia sends generic tips that do not always match your stage well.
- ✅ The community is very active and supportive. You get real answers from real parents within minutes. Sprout has no community feature at all, so you miss that connection. This makes BabyCenter feel more human.
- ✅ The baby size comparison feature is fun and memorable. It helps you imagine your baby's growth. Other apps like Flo have this too, but BabyCenter uses more creative examples that stick in your mind.
- ✅ The app covers pregnancy and baby's first year in one place. You do not need to download a separate baby tracker. Glow requires separate apps for pregnancy and baby tracking, which is less convenient.
Cons
- ❌ The app can feel slow at times, especially when loading the community page. Flo loads faster and feels smoother in daily use.
- ❌ Ads can be repetitive. You sometimes see the same ad many times in one session. Ovia has fewer ads, which makes for a cleaner experience.
- ❌ Some articles feel too basic for second-time parents. If you already know the basics, you might skip many tips. What to Expect offers more advanced content for experienced moms.