App comparison · checked 2026-10-21
Napper vs Glow Baby: which baby app fits your family?
Both are popular baby apps. Here is what each one says it does, side by side, from their own App Store listings and websites. We have added OBubba as a third column so you can see one more option.
Side by side
| Feature | Napper | Glow Baby | OBubba |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (US) | 4.9 ★ (4,585 ratings) | 4.7 ★ (23,465 ratings) | 4.7 ★ (83 ratings) |
| App Store rating (UK) | 4.9 ★ (2,258 ratings) | 4.7 ★ (1,616 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (26 ratings) |
| In-app prices (US App Store) | $14.99 to $129.99 | $29.99 to $79.99 | $7.99 to $129.99 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Apple Watch | iOS, Android, Apple Watch | iOS, Android, Apple Watch |
| App languages | 20 | 4 | 13 |
| Nap and bedtime predictions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Step-by-step sleep plan or coaching | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| In-app sleep coach chat | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| 1:1 human sleep consultant | Not stated | Not stated | No |
| Feed tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nappy (diaper) tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pumping log | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Solids and weaning | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Growth percentiles | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Milestones | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Partner sync | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sharing with other carers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| White noise and sleep sounds | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| Import from another app (CSV) | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Export your data | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Home screen widgets | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Live Activities | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Apple Watch app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pregnancy tracking | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Twins and multiple babies | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
Facts about other apps come from their own App Store and Google Play listings and websites, checked on 2026-10-21. “Not stated” means we could not find the feature on their own pages, not that it is missing. Prices are the in-app purchase prices listed on the US App Store and vary by country and over time. Napper, Glow Baby are trademarks of their respective owners. OBubba is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@obubba.com and we will correct it.
How they differ
Napper
Listed with White noise and sleep sounds, which we could not find on Glow Baby’s pages.
Glow Baby
Listed with Pumping log, Solids and weaning, Milestones, Export your data, Twins and multiple babies, which we could not find on Napper’s pages.
A third option
OBubba looks for the reason behind a bad night.
It learns your baby’s own wake windows, predicts the next nap and bedtime, and checks over 30 common sleep disruptions with a gentle plan for each. Free to download, partner sync included.
Questions
What is the difference between Napper and Glow Baby?
Napper: Listed with White noise and sleep sounds, which we could not find on Glow Baby’s pages. Glow Baby: Listed with Pumping log, Solids and weaning, Milestones, Export your data, Twins and multiple babies, which we could not find on Napper’s pages. Ratings and prices are in the table, with sources.
Is there an alternative to Napper and Glow Baby?
OBubba is a baby sleep tracker that learns your baby’s wake windows, predicts naps and bedtime, and checks over 30 common reasons sleep goes wrong. It is free to download, with partner sync included.
More comparisons
Sources
- Napper App Store (US)
- Napper App Store (GB)
- Apple lookup API (US)
- Apple lookup API (GB)
- Napper Google Play
- Napper website
- Napper pricing
- Glow Baby website
- Glow home
- App Store US
- App Store UK
- iTunes lookup US
- iTunes lookup GB
- Google Play
- OBubba on the App Store (US)
- OBubba on the App Store (UK)
- OBubba on Google Play