Comparison · updated October 2026
TallyTot vs Baby Tracker – Newborn Log
Baby Tracker – Newborn Log (Nighp Software) is one of the most popular baby trackers — 4.8★ on the App Store (about 227,000 ratings — the most reviewed). Here’s how it compares with TallyTot, including what Baby Tracker – Newborn Log does better.
Choose Baby Tracker – Newborn Log if…
Parents who want a proven free tracker and don’t mind ads (or pay $4.99 to remove them).
Choose TallyTot if…
You want tracking, two-parent sync and doctor summaries free with no ads — plus credit for who did what, the option to start late, and recaps and milestone posts worth sharing.
Side by side
| TallyTot | Baby Tracker – Newborn Log | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no ads, no daily caps, no paywalled basics. | Free with ads. Remove ads $4.99 one-time; Plus $5.99/mo or $49.99/yr. |
| Partner / family sync | Yes, free | Yes |
| Ads | No | Yes (free tier) |
| Doctor-visit summary | Yes — one-tap PDF summary | Yes — PDF/email/print |
| WHO growth percentiles | Yes, free | Yes |
| Shareable recap of your baby’s stats | Yes — full-screen, video, share link | No |
| Credits who did what (Mom vs Dad) | Yes — every entry credited | No |
| Milestone post templates | Yes — templates + monthly series | No |
| Start late (fill in early months) | Yes — estimate the early months | No |
| Nap / feed predictions | No | Yes (Plus) |
| Apple Watch | Not yet | Yes ($4.99) |
| Web app | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
Baby Tracker – Newborn Log details from its US store listing and recent reviews as of October 2026. Prices change — check the store.
What Baby Tracker – Newborn Log does well
- Huge, trusted user base
- Generous free tier for the basics
- PDF/email/print reports for the doctor
- Lock-screen timers and Siri quick-log
What parents complain about
- Ads moved mid-screen after the 2026 redesign
- An AI suggestion card you can’t hide
- The redesign briefly broke lock-screen timers
Pricing
Baby Tracker – Newborn Log: Free with ads. Remove ads $4.99 one-time; Plus $5.99/mo or $49.99/yr. Free: Core tracking and caregiver sync (with ads). Paid: Ad removal; Plus adds AI “What’s Next” predictions. Apple Watch app is a paid add-on.
TallyTot: Free — no ads, no daily caps, no paywalled basics. Tracking stays free — if we add a paid tier, it’ll be for extras like premium post templates.
Where TallyTot is different
- Free for the whole family. Partner sync, the doctor summary and WHO percentiles aren’t behind a paywall.
- Credit where it’s due. Every entry records who logged it — so your recap can show the Mom vs Dad diaper scoreboard.
- A recap worth sharing. A full-screen, Wrapped-style story of your baby’s first months, with music, video export and a link grandparents can open.
- Milestone posts done for you. Monthly age cards, footprint series and more, filled in with your baby’s real numbers.
- Start late. A few rough guesses and the recap counts from birth.
Where Baby Tracker – Newborn Log is ahead
- Predictions: Yes (Plus) — TallyTot doesn’t predict naps or feeds.
- Apple Watch: Yes ($4.99) — TallyTot doesn’t have a Watch app yet.
- A longer track record and a large community of reviews.
Comparing more apps? See the best baby tracker apps of 2026.
FAQ
- Is TallyTot better than Baby Tracker – Newborn Log?
- It depends on what you need. Baby Tracker – Newborn Log is best for: parents who want a proven free tracker and don’t mind ads (or pay $4.99 to remove them). TallyTot is best if you want tracking, two-parent sync and doctor summaries free with no ads, credit for who did what, the option to start late, and shareable recaps and milestone posts.
- How much does Baby Tracker – Newborn Log cost?
- Free with ads. Remove ads $4.99 one-time; Plus $5.99/mo or $49.99/yr. (US prices as of October 2026.)
- Can I switch from Baby Tracker – Newborn Log to TallyTot?
- Yes. Start TallyTot today and answer the “early months” questions — your recap will count from your baby’s birthday. TallyTot doesn’t import other apps’ files yet, so keep Baby Tracker – Newborn Log’s history or export it for your records.
- Is TallyTot free?
- Yes — logging, partner sync, the doctor-visit summary, WHO percentiles and the recap are free, with no ads.