App comparison · checked 2026-10-21
OBubba vs Solid Starts: features, price and ratings compared
A factual, side-by-side look at OBubba and Solid Starts, using each app’s own listings. No spin, just what each one says it does.
The short version
Solid Starts
Made by SolidStarts LLC.
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 Solid Starts’s own pages.
Side by side
| Feature | OBubba | Solid Starts |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (US) | 4.7 ★ (83 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (46,463 ratings) |
| App Store rating (UK) | 4.9 ★ (26 ratings) | 4.9 ★ (6,164 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 | 1 |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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. Solid Starts 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Solid Starts
- App Store listing describes a First Foods Database of 400+ foods with choking and allergen guidance and serving instructions by age.
- Listing includes a baby food tracker for foods tried and reactions, downloadable to share with doctors and caregivers.
- Listing says content is built by board-certified pediatricians, infant feeding therapists, swallowing specialists, an allergist and a dietitian.
- Website offers a 7-day free trial; Google Play shows 4.9 stars from 25,267 ratings and 1M+ downloads.
What OBubba is built to do
Switching from Solid Starts
- Check whether Solid Starts 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 Solid Starts?
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 Solid Starts, their own listing says: The App Store listing states the Solid Starts First Foods Database is free to download and use, with an All Access monthly or yearly plan to unlock all features.
Can I move my data from Solid Starts to OBubba?
Check whether Solid Starts 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 Solid Starts?
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.