App comparison · checked 2026-10-21
Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers is closing: an alternative
A calm, factual look at where things stand and what to use next.
What Pampers has announced
The Smart Sleep Coach website says the app remains available until 11:59pm EST on 30 November 2026, that auto-renewals have been stopped, and that it can no longer be downloaded. Read the announcement.
If you relied on it for your baby’s routine, the most important thing is to keep the rhythm going. OBubba starts with age-based wake windows and bedtimes from day one, so there is no gap.
The short version
Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers
In their words: “The Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers app is like having a sleep consultant in your pocket.”
Made by P&G Baby Care Digital LLC. Listed with features we do not offer: 1:1 human sleep consultant.
OBubba
A baby sleep tracker that learns your baby’s rhythm and looks for the reason behind a bad night. Listed with In-app sleep coach chat, Feed tracking, Nappy (diaper) tracking, Pumping log, Solids and weaning, Growth percentiles, which we could not find on Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers’s own pages.
Side by side
| Feature | OBubba | Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (US) | 4.7 ★ (83 ratings) | Not enough ratings |
| App Store rating (UK) | 4.9 ★ (26 ratings) | Not enough ratings |
| In-app prices (US App Store) | $7.99 to $129.99 | Not stated |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Apple Watch | Android |
| App languages | 13 | Not stated |
| Nap and bedtime predictions | Yes | Yes |
| Step-by-step sleep plan or coaching | Yes | Yes |
| In-app sleep coach chat | Yes | Not stated |
| 1:1 human sleep consultant | No | Yes |
| 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 | Not stated |
| 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 | 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. Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers 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 Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers
- The official website states the app is closing: it remains available until 11:59PM EST on 30 November 2026 and auto-renewals have been stopped (smartsleepcoach.com/sunset)
- The website states the app is no longer available for download; Apple's lookup API returns no result for id 1616824897 in the US or GB stores (21 Oct 2026)
- Google Play listing (still reachable) describes access to a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and monthly, quarterly and annual subscriptions with a 7-day free trial
- Google Play listing shows 4.0 stars from 1,419 ratings and 100K+ downloads (US, 21 Oct 2026)
What OBubba is built to do
Switching from Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers
- Check whether Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers 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 Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers?
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 Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers’s free plan on their own pages.
Can I move my data from Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers to OBubba?
Check whether Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers 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 Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers?
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.