Best Pregnancy Apps in 2026
Reviewed by Safi Allah Khan
Medically reviewed by: Safi Allah Khan · Written by the Momi team · Store facts checked 20 October 2026
Quick answer: The best pregnancy apps in 2026 for most people are What to Expect and BabyCenter for in-depth content, Ovia for detailed health tracking, The Bump and Pregnancy+ for 3D baby visuals, and Flo if you already use it for your cycle. Momi suits parents who want a simple tracker with a diary, bump photos, kick counter and contraction timer together.
Disclosure: Momi is our app. We've included it because it's relevant, and we've tried to describe it as plainly as the others, including where it falls short. We didn't accept payment from any app on this list.
How we compared pregnancy apps
We looked at each app's own store listing on the US App Store and Google Play on 20 October 2026, and at the 2026 Consumer Reports evaluation of four pregnancy apps (reported by Quartz). We did not include ratings or download counts, because they change daily and differ by country. We compared:
- Core tracking: week-by-week updates, due date, weight, symptoms, journal
- Late-pregnancy tools: kick counter and contraction timer
- Partner features: whether a partner can follow along
- Price model: fully free, or free with paid upgrades
- Ads and privacy: Google Play's "Contains ads" flag and the App Store privacy label
Every feature below comes from the app's own listing. Features change, so check the store page before you download.
Best pregnancy apps compared
| App | Price model (US App Store) | Kick counter | Contraction timer | Partner sharing | Play shows "Contains ads" | App Store label includes "Data Used to Track You" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What to Expect | Free, no in-app purchases listed | Kick count logging | Not mentioned in listing | Not mentioned in listing | Not checked | Yes |
| BabyCenter | Free, no in-app purchases listed | Yes | Yes | Not mentioned in listing | Yes | Yes |
| The Bump | Free, no in-app purchases listed | Yes | Yes (contraction counter) | Not mentioned in listing | Yes | Yes |
| Pregnancy+ (Philips) | Free with in-app purchases | Yes | Yes | Can be personalised for a partner or family | Yes | Yes |
| Ovia Cycle & Pregnancy | Free, no in-app purchases listed | Yes | Yes | Friends & Family Sharing | No | No |
| Flo | Free with Flo Premium subscription | Not mentioned in listing | Not mentioned in listing | Flo for Partners | No | Yes |
| Momi | Free with in-app purchases (Premium) | Yes | Yes | Dad's diary on the same phone; no cross-device sharing | Yes | Yes |
Sources: each app's US App Store and Google Play listing, checked 20 October 2026. "Not mentioned in listing" means the store description doesn't mention it, not that the feature definitely doesn't exist.
The apps, one by one
What to Expect: best for in-depth content
Made by Everyday Health, What to Expect offers daily pregnancy tracking with 3D videos of weekly baby development, logs for symptoms, weight, kick counts and medications, a due date calculator, a "My Journal" tool and a parent community. Its listing says medical information comes from sources such as ACOG and the AAP. In Consumer Reports' 2026 evaluation, What to Expect scored highest overall of the four apps tested and was praised for how it handles pregnancy loss, but its privacy and security were rated only fair.
Good to know: it shares a parent company with BabyCenter. Its App Store privacy label includes data used to track you.
BabyCenter: best for tools plus community
BabyCenter, also from Everyday Health, combines week-by-week tracking with a kick counter, a contraction timer, a pregnancy calendar for appointments and symptoms, a hospital bag checklist and a birth plan template. The listing says health content is reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board. It also runs a loyalty program with brand discounts.
Good to know: the Google Play listing shows "Contains ads", and the App Store label includes data used to track you.
The Bump: best for 3D visuals and planning
The Bump, from The Knot, features a 3D interactive view of your baby's week-by-week growth, plus a journal, due date calculator, kick counter, pregnancy weight gain tracker and a contraction counter. A prenatal visits feature suggests questions to ask your doctor and can add appointments to your phone calendar. It also includes a baby registry.
Good to know: the Google Play listing shows "Contains ads".
Pregnancy+ by Philips: best for a full toolkit
Pregnancy+ offers interactive 3D models, a baby size guide, daily articles and a long list of tools: due date calculator, kick counter, contraction timer, weight log, a calendar for prenatal appointments, a hospital bag list, a birth plan, and "My Bump" photo uploads. You can personalise it so a partner or family member can follow along.
Good to know: it is free with in-app purchases (subscriptions are listed on the App Store), and the Play listing shows ads and in-app purchases.
Ovia Cycle & Pregnancy Tracker: best for detailed health tracking
Ovia combines cycle and pregnancy tracking. The pregnancy side includes a baby growth calendar, due date countdown, bump and fetal movement tracking, a kick counter and contraction timer, and Friends & Family Sharing. Consumer Reports rated its tracking features excellent and found it was the only app in its test with strong password practices, though none of the four had multifactor authentication. Some premium features are offered through employers or health plans.
Good to know: when we checked, Ovia's App Store privacy label did not include a "Data Used to Track You" section, and its Play listing did not show "Contains ads". It does still collect data linked to you.
Flo: best if you already track your cycle with Flo
Flo is mainly a cycle and period tracker. Once you conceive, you can switch to Pregnancy Mode for weekly baby development updates, checklists and expert content. Flo for Partners lets you invite a partner. Its listing doesn't mention a kick counter or contraction timer, and in-depth pregnancy features are part of Flo Premium, a paid subscription. If you want a detailed head-to-head, see Momi vs Flo and other pregnancy apps.
Momi: best for keeping everything in one simple app
Momi is a free pregnancy tracker for iPhone and Android that follows pregnancy week by week, estimates the due date, and keeps a pregnancy journal, weight log, kick counter and contraction timer in one place. It also has a weekly bump photo journal, saved ultrasound pictures, appointments with medicine reminders, a pregnancy calendar and a Mom's and Dad's diary. Premium adds a timeline you can export as a PDF journey book and removes ads.
Where Momi falls short, honestly: it's a newer app from a small studio (Xtra App Studios), launched in 2026. It has no community forum, no 3D baby models and no way for a partner to follow along from their own phone yet. The free version contains ads, and its App Store privacy label includes data used to track you for third-party advertising. The store listing is in English only.
Which pregnancy app should you choose?
- You want lots of articles and a community: What to Expect or BabyCenter.
- You love seeing your baby in 3D each week: The Bump or Pregnancy+.
- You want detailed tracking and partner sharing: Ovia.
- You already use Flo for your cycle: stay with Flo's Pregnancy Mode.
- You want a simple tracker plus a diary, bump photos, appointments, kick counter and contraction timer in one place: Momi.
Whichever you pick, it's fine to use one app for information and another for a specific tool. You can also use our free web tools without installing anything: the due date calculator, kick counter and contraction timer.
Free vs paid pregnancy apps
Most pregnancy apps are free to download. They're usually funded in one of three ways: ads, partnerships (such as loyalty programs or registries), or paid upgrades. A free app with ads isn't automatically worse, but it often means more data shared with advertising partners. A paid upgrade can remove ads or unlock extras. If an app offers a free trial, check whether it renews automatically.
Pregnancy app privacy: what to check
Pregnancy data is sensitive. Before you sign up:
- Read the App Store privacy label (on the app's page under "App Privacy") or the Google Play "Data safety" section.
- Look for "Data Used to Track You". It means data may be linked with other companies' data for advertising.
- Share only what you need. Most week-by-week features only need a due date.
- Check your phone's settings. On iPhone you can turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track".
Are pregnancy apps accurate?
The week counting is simple arithmetic, so apps are accurate as long as your due date is right. Baby sizes and development milestones are averages from growth references, not measurements of your baby. Use the due date from your dating scan, and see the pregnancy week by week guide for how weeks are counted. No app can tell you whether a symptom is safe to ignore. Call your provider about bleeding, severe pain, reduced movements or anything that worries you.
Try Momi
If Momi sounds like a fit, it's free to try. Download Momi on the App Store or Google Play.
Sources
- Consumer Reports, via Quartz, The 4 best pregnancy tracking apps of 2026 (updated 25 August 2026)
- App Store listings: What to Expect, BabyCenter, The Bump, Pregnancy+, Ovia, Flo, Momi
- Google Play listings: BabyCenter, The Bump, Pregnancy+, Ovia, Flo, Momi
Medical disclaimer: Momi and this website provide general information, not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or midwife; in an emergency call your local emergency number.
FAQ
What is the best free pregnancy app?
It depends on what you want. What to Expect and BabyCenter are free and content-rich, Ovia is free with deep tracking, and The Bump is free with 3D visuals. Momi is free with ads and keeps a diary, bump photos, appointments, a kick counter and a contraction timer together. Try one or two and keep the one you open every day.
Are pregnancy apps free?
Most are free to download. Some are fully free and funded by ads or partnerships, while others add paid upgrades. On the US App Store in October 2026, Flo, Pregnancy+ and Momi listed in-app purchases, while What to Expect, BabyCenter, The Bump and Ovia listed none.
Is a pregnancy tracker app accurate?
Apps are accurate at the maths: counting weeks from your last period or due date. Baby sizes and development notes are averages, and your baby may measure differently. Always use the due date your doctor or midwife gives you, and don't use any app to decide whether symptoms are serious.
Is it safe to use a pregnancy app?
It is generally safe as a source of information and a place to keep notes, but check the privacy label before you sign up, because many pregnancy apps share data for advertising. Never let an app delay a call to your provider about bleeding, pain or reduced movements.
What is the best pregnancy app for dads and partners?
Look for real sharing features. Ovia offers Friends & Family Sharing, Flo has Flo for Partners, and Pregnancy+ can be personalised for a partner or family member. Momi has a Dad's diary section for partner notes on the same phone, but it doesn't sync between two devices yet.
Which pregnancy app has the best privacy?
Among the apps here, Ovia was the only one whose US App Store privacy label did not include a 'Data Used to Track You' section when we checked. That doesn't make any app private by default, so read each privacy policy and limit what you enter.
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Track this in Momi
Momi is a free pregnancy tracker app for iPhone and Android that follows pregnancy week by week, estimates the due date, and keeps a pregnancy journal, weight log, kick counter and contraction timer in one place.
