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November 15, 2021 Just out of curiosity, I recently did a search on the App Store for pregnancy apps. No wonder this has become one of the hardest decisions for my patients! The list seems to be never ending.
Recently I asked my patients to tell me about the preconception and pregnancy apps they used. The response was fantastic, so I’ve provided a summary below, followed by some additional sources of information and top ranked apps, as judged by an ObGyn and Aussie Mums!
Following (in no particular order) are the opinions of my wonderful patients. Some opinions vary but hopefully it all helps you navigate this minefield!
| APP NAME | APP STORE RATING | COST | PROS | CONS |
| Pregnancy + | 4.8 | Free with in-app purchases | Tracks progress
Helpful articles What to expect 3D images of baby each week Size comparisons to fruit, sweets, or animals. |
American so some info not relevant and uses imperial measurements (inches/pounds).
No options for Twins |
| Sprout
(also offers a Baby Tracker app) |
4.7 | Free with in-app purchases |
Covers preconception and pregnancy
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Mixed reviews |
| Ovia
(also offers a Fertility app and a Parenting and Baby Tracker app) |
4.8 | Free | In app calendar to log appointments
Weekly updates on baby development Info on symptoms Kick counter Contraction timer Baby name generator Daily self-care checklist Anonymous forum to share information with other mothers |
American so some info not relevant and uses imperial measurements (inches/ pounds).
No option for Twins Forum is very basic |
| What to Expect | 4.7 | Free | Categorised support forums (one for everyone due in the same month)
Articles about every stage and what is developing when Useful resources Track baby size compared to fruit Good layout |
American so some info not relevant and uses imperial measurements (inches/ pounds).
Ads Information changes weekly rather than daily Doesn’t state its source of information. |
| Flo | 4.7 | Free with in-app purchases | Covers preconception and pregnancy
Used by quite a few patients Apparently the #1 most downloaded health app in the App Store (according to its website). |
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| Baby Center | 4.8 | Free | Great forum function for Aussie mums grouped into those due in the same month
User friendly Great information |
American so some info not relevant and uses imperial measurements (inches/ pounds).
Doesn’t state its source of information. |
| Premom Ovulation Tracker | 4.6 | Free with in-app purchases | Log cycle
Ovulation prediction kit Log symptoms |
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| WebMD Pregnancy | 4.1 | Free | Excellent information
Includes info on twins |
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| Kindara Fertility Tracker | 4.7 | Free with in-app purchases | Offers an online community of other women | |
| Bub – Pregnancy Companion | 4.4 | Free with in-app purchases | Covers preconception and pregnancy
Aussie made Relatively new (4+ yrs) |
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| Other useful sources of information: | ||||
| The Bump.com website | NA | Free | Very comprehensive website. | |
| Podcast – The Kick | NA | Free | Invaluable source of information! | |
| Mind the Bump | NA | NA | Mindfulness exercises in pregnancy. | Currently unavailable but moving into the Smiling Mind app. |
| Baby Tracker – Newborn Log | 4.7 | Free with in-app purchases
Pro – $7.99 |
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| Sleepy | 3 | Free with in-app purchases | Baby Sleep app
Relatively new (4+ yrs) |
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Below are the top six apps as rated by an ObGyn from Glengarry Private Hospital, (Rowlands, 2021).
Pre-pregnancy:
- Fertility Friend
- Ovia
- Glow
Pregnancy:
- Pregnancy +
- What to Expect
- Full Term
And finally, following are the top four pregnancy apps of 2020 as rated by Aussie mums and readers of Babybee , (14 August, 2020)
- Pregnancy + – scored 8.3/10
- Ovia – scored 8.17/10
- Baby Center – scored 7.96/10
- What to expect – scored 7.91/10
Good luck!!
Dr Brad Robinson
Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Greenslopes Obstetrics and Gynaecology
