App comparison · checked 2026-10-21
OBubba vs Napper: features, price and ratings compared
A factual, side-by-side look at OBubba and Napper, using each app’s own listings. No spin, just what each one says it does.
The short version
Napper
In their words: “Big sleeps for tiny dreamers”
Made by Napper AB.
OBubba
A baby sleep tracker that learns your baby’s rhythm and looks for the reason behind a bad night. Listed with Step-by-step sleep plan or coaching, In-app sleep coach chat, Pumping log, Solids and weaning, Growth percentiles, Milestones, which we could not find on Napper’s own pages.
Side by side
| Feature | OBubba | Napper |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (US) | 4.7 ★ (83 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (4,585 ratings) |
| App Store rating (UK) | 4.9 ★ (26 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (2,258 ratings) |
| In-app prices (US App Store) | $7.99 to $129.99 | $14.99 to $129.99 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Apple Watch | iOS, Android, Apple Watch |
| App languages | 13 | 20 |
| Nap and bedtime predictions | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Nappy (diaper) tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Pumping log | Yes | Not stated |
| Solids and weaning | Yes | Not stated |
| Growth percentiles | Yes | Not stated |
| Milestones | Yes | Not stated |
| Partner sync | Yes | Yes |
| Sharing with other carers | Yes | Yes |
| White noise and sleep sounds | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Pregnancy tracking | Yes | Not stated |
| 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. Napper 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Napper
- Listing says the baby and subscription can be shared with as many caregivers as needed (App Store listing)
- Website lists 30+ white noise and other sleep sounds and an extensive baby sleep course (napper.app)
- Offers a 7-day free trial per its website (napper.app)
- Google Play listing shows 4.7 stars from 16,774 ratings and 1M+ downloads (US, 21 Oct 2026)
What OBubba is built to do
Switching from Napper
- Check whether Napper 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 Napper?
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. We could not find a clear description of Napper’s free plan on their own pages.
Can I move my data from Napper to OBubba?
Check whether Napper 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 Napper?
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.