MyPregnancy vs BabyCenter
BabyCenter is a free pregnancy and baby app with a contraction timer, kick counter, hospital bag checklist, birth plan and a due-month community. It needs an account and shows ads.
BabyCenter facts were read from its App Store listing and Everyday Health, Inc.’s own pages on . Apps change, so check the listings before you decide.
MyPregnancy
Free to download. Plus: $29.99 a year, $14.99 for 3 months, $6.99 a month. No free trial.
iPhone with iOS 26 or later, and Apple Watch. New, so no App Store rating yet.
BabyCenter
Free. The App Store page lists no in-app purchases.
4.9 from 298,762 ratings on the US App Store. Needs iOS 17.0 or later. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
| Feature | MyPregnancy | BabyCenter |
|---|---|---|
| Contraction timer | Yes: Free | Yes: Free |
| Kick counter | Yes: Free | Yes: Free |
| Apple Watch app | Paid: Plus | No |
| Baby’s size by week | Yes: Free | Yes: Free, with 3D videos |
| Hospital bag checklist | Yes: Free | Yes: Free, printable |
| Birth plan | Yes: Free | Yes: Free, with a PDF |
| Share with a partner | Paid: Plus to invite, free to join | Not stated |
| Articles that cite their sources | Yes: Every article lists its sources | Yes: Medically reviewed; sources on its website |
| Community or forum | No | Yes: Birth Clubs by due month |
| No ads | Yes | No: Shows ads |
| Use it without signing up | Yes: Starts without an account | No: Account required |
| Android | No | Yes |
| iPhones before iOS 26 | No: Needs iOS 26 | Yes: iOS 17.0 or later |
Where BabyCenter is better
- Every article is free, and its birth preferences tool makes a PDF for your provider at no cost. In MyPregnancy the full article library and the PDF for the midwife are part of Plus.
- A community with Birth Clubs grouped by due month. MyPregnancy has no community.
- An Android app, support back to iOS 17, a Spanish version, and the same app continues after the baby is born.
Where MyPregnancy is better
- No sign-up to start. BabyCenter’s FAQ says you need a BabyCenter account to use the app.
- No ads, and no data used to track you. BabyCenter shows ads, and its App Store privacy label lists contact info, identifiers, usage data and sensitive info as used to track you.
- An Apple Watch app, with Plus. BabyCenter’s listing names iPhone, iPad and Mac only.
Who each one suits
BabyCenter: Parents who want free labor tools and a due-month community, and who accept a required account and ads.
MyPregnancy: Someone who wants the same labor tools without an account, ads or ad tracking, or with the timer on Apple Watch.
The short answer
BabyCenter does most of what MyPregnancy does for free, with a community on top, in return for an account, ads and data used for advertising. MyPregnancy is for someone who would rather not make that trade, or wants the timer on Apple Watch.
Facts about MyPregnancy are from its pricing page. MyPregnancy records and measures; neither app replaces your midwife or doctor.
Sources
- BabyCenter: App Store listing data (iTunes Lookup API)
- BabyCenter on the US App Store
- BabyCenter — mobile apps
- BabyCenter — iPhone app FAQ
- BabyCenter — Signs of labor
- BabyCenter on Google Play
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Try MyPregnancy
The contraction timer, kick counter, hospital bag and birth plan are free. Or try the timer here first, in your browser.
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