Baby tracker apps compared: ads, sharing and price

The short version

Almost every baby tracker is "free" with a paid tier. What matters is where the line is drawn.
Ads: many free versions have them, according to the stores. No listing says whether they play sound.
Huckleberry is brilliantly rated, but English only, and its sleep predictions are paid.
Heia: everyday use free, sharing for two free, ads always silent.

Honest up front

We make Heia, so this page is not neutral.
That is why it only contains what the developers state themselves (store listings, websites). Anything unconfirmed says "not stated".
Checked on 16 October 2026. Something out of date? Email kontakt@getheia.app

The table: 7 baby trackers at a glance

According to store listings and developer websites, as of 16 October 2026
App	Ads (free version)	Sharing with a partner	Pricing	Languages
Heia	Yes, but always silent – never on a running sleep timer	Free for two (Plus from person 3)	Everyday free · Plus yearly or monthly	11
Huckleberry	No ads label on Google Play	Free (according to the developer)	Free version · Plus and Premium subscriptions	English only
Baby Tracker (Nighp)	Yes (per store)	Available, price not stated	Free · remove ads with a single payment · Plus subscription	14
Baby Daybook	Yes (per store)	Available, price not stated	Free · Premium by subscription or permanently	About 40
Glow Baby	Yes (per store)	Not stated	Free · Premium by subscription or permanently	English, French, Chinese
Baby Connect	No ads label on Google Play	Included in the subscription	Subscription required after a 7-day trial	14
Baby+ (Philips)	Yes on Android (per store)	Available, price not stated	Free, no in-app purchases listed	19

"Per store" means Google Play shows "Contains ads", or the App Store offers a purchase to remove ads.

5 questions before you download a baby app

Does sharing cost extra? When both parents, grandparents or a nanny log entries, the app has to sync. Sometimes free, sometimes subscription only. Check first, not six weeks in.
Can ads play sound? A video ad with sound can wake a baby who has just fallen asleep. Parents describe exactly this in reviews. In Heia, ads are always muted.
How bright is it at 3 a.m.? Look for a real night mode with warm colours, not just grey. More: night mode.
What is free, what costs? Sleep predictions, for example: Huckleberry ("SweetSpot") and Nighp's Baby Tracker ("What's Next") put them in Plus. In Heia the next sleep window is free; the full day plan is part of Plus.
Is it in your language? Some well-known apps are English only. That matters as soon as grandparents join in.

What other apps do well

Huckleberry: 4.9 stars from a huge number of ratings, excellent at sleep analysis.
Baby Tracker (Nighp): around for years, more than 200,000 ratings on the US App Store.
Baby Daybook: dark mode and about 40 languages.

If one of them suits you, that is a good choice.

Heia in 4 points

Shared: everyone on their own phone, everyone sees the same – free for two. How it works
Night-safe: warm and dark by itself in the evening, one-handed, ads always silent.
Everyday free: all 16 entry types, growth chart, 7- and 14-day reports – no account, no trial, no credit card.
Privacy first: without an account everything stays on your phone; synced data is stored in the EU.

Frequently asked questions

Which baby tracker app is free?

Almost all have a free version, with very different limits. Baby Connect needs a subscription after 7 days, according to its listing. In Heia the whole everyday is free, for two as well.

Is there a free alternative to Huckleberry?

Several apps have a free version, including Heia, Baby Tracker by Nighp and Baby Daybook. In Heia the next sleep window is free; Huckleberry's SweetSpot needs Plus according to its pricing page.

Which baby app can both parents use at once?

Most can sync between phones. According to the developers it is free in Huckleberry and in Heia (for two people).

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