App comparison · checked 2026-10-21
OBubba vs BabyCenter: features, price and ratings compared
A factual, side-by-side look at OBubba and BabyCenter, using each app’s own listings. No spin, just what each one says it does.
The short version
BabyCenter
Made by Everyday Health, Inc.
OBubba
A baby sleep tracker that learns your baby’s rhythm and looks for the reason behind a bad night. Listed with Nap and bedtime predictions, Step-by-step sleep plan or coaching, In-app sleep coach chat, Feed tracking, Nappy (diaper) tracking, Pumping log, which we could not find on BabyCenter’s own pages.
Side by side
| Feature | OBubba | BabyCenter |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (US) | 4.7 ★ (83 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (298,380 ratings) |
| App Store rating (UK) | 4.9 ★ (26 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (18,705 ratings) |
| In-app prices (US App Store) | $7.99 to $129.99 | Not stated |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Apple Watch | iOS, iPadOS, Android |
| App languages | 13 | 4 |
| Nap and bedtime predictions | Yes | Not stated |
| Step-by-step sleep plan or coaching | Yes | Not stated |
| In-app sleep coach chat | Yes | Not stated |
| 1:1 human sleep consultant | No | Not stated |
| Feed tracking | Yes | Not stated |
| Nappy (diaper) tracking | Yes | Not stated |
| Pumping log | Yes | Not stated |
| Solids and weaning | Yes | Not stated |
| Growth percentiles | Yes | Not stated |
| Milestones | Yes | Yes |
| Partner sync | Yes | Not stated |
| Sharing with other carers | Yes | Not stated |
| White noise and sleep sounds | Yes | Not stated |
| Import from another app (CSV) | Yes | Not stated |
| Export your data | Yes | Not stated |
| Home screen widgets | Yes | Not stated |
| Live Activities | Yes | Not stated |
| Apple Watch app | Yes | Not stated |
| Pregnancy tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Twins and multiple babies | Yes | Not stated |
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. BabyCenter 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 Spotted something out of date?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.
Worth knowing about BabyCenter
- App Store listing includes week-by-week pregnancy tracking, 3-D fetal development videos, kick counter and contraction timer.
- Listing includes a Baby Growth Tracker to chart size, development and milestones, plus sleep and feeding guides.
- Listing says health information is reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board; includes a Community and Birth Clubs.
- UK App Store name is BabyCentre; Google Play shows 4.9 stars from 1,540,268 ratings and 10M+ downloads.
What OBubba is built to do
Switching from BabyCenter
- Check whether BabyCenter offers an export on your plan. If it does, OBubba can import CSV files from most baby trackers.
- If not, start fresh: OBubba begins with age-based guidance on day one and learns your baby’s rhythm within a week or two of logging.
- Invite your partner on the free plan so you both log into the same record from the start.
Try it on your own baby
See OBubba’s predictions for your baby this week.
Free to download. Partner sync included. A 7-day free trial of Premium guidance.
Questions
Is OBubba free like BabyCenter?
OBubba is free to download with core tracking, partner sync and carer sharing included. Premium guidance costs $7.99 a month, $79.99 a year or $129.99 once on the US App Store, with a 7-day free trial. For BabyCenter, their own listing says: The app is free to download and its App Store page lists no in-app purchases; the listing describes the loyalty program as free for all members.
Can I move my data from BabyCenter to OBubba?
Check whether BabyCenter offers an export on your plan. If it does, OBubba can import CSV files from most baby trackers. If not, start fresh: OBubba begins with age-based guidance on day one and learns your baby’s rhythm within a week or two of logging. Invite your partner on the free plan so you both log into the same record from the start.
Which is better for baby sleep, OBubba or BabyCenter?
It depends what you need. OBubba is built around sleep: it learns your baby’s wake windows, predicts naps and bedtime, and looks at over 30 common reasons sleep goes wrong with a gentle plan for each. Trying both on your own baby for a week is the fairest test.