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Head-to-head

The Bump vs BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker

The Bump 4.8★ · Free to download 65
Winner BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker 4.9★ · Free to download 90

BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker is the stronger choice due to its consistent reliability and comprehensive, well-regarded information, despite The Bump offering similar features.

Full reviews: The Bump · BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker

While both apps offer extensive information and tracking for pregnancy and beyond, BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker stands out for its consistent performance and user satisfaction, whereas The Bump is plagued by frequent glitches and login issues that detract from its otherwise good content.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: BabyCenter Pregnancy TrackerR3R6R8R11
The Bump The Bump is praised for its detailed weekly updates, 3D growth tracker, and a wealth of informational articles, making pregnancy feel organized and exciting R11R56. Users appreciate the milestone information and resources available, even for grandparents R8R20. However, some find the daily facts' size comparisons odd R3 and articles can be biased towards hospital births or contain missing content . It also has features for tracking feeding and diapers, though these can be buggy R6.
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker is highly valued for its informative weekly updates, tips, and articles, which are especially helpful for first-time parents . Users love tracking baby's size and development, and the app continues to provide useful information post-birth R62. It also offers community groups, symptom trackers, baby name lists, and even discount coupons, making it a comprehensive resource .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: BabyCenter Pregnancy TrackerR3R9R10R13
The Bump The Bump suffers from significant reliability issues, with frequent glitches, freezing, and slow loading times R9R25. Users report being constantly logged out, losing data, and encountering errors when trying to access features like 3D models or articles R10R13. There are also complaints about inaccurate weekly updates and inconsistent size comparisons R3.
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker is generally considered easy to use and navigate, providing a smooth experience for tracking pregnancy . While some users mention having to log in frequently after updates or finding the navigation confusing , these complaints are less widespread and severe than those for The Bump. Many users have consistently used it across multiple pregnancies without major issues R68.
Inclusivity & Language edge: The BumpR1R7R16R19
The Bump The Bump has received significant negative feedback regarding its use of gender-neutral language, such as 'pregnant person' and 'chest feeding,' which some users find biologically inaccurate and an agenda being pushed R1R7R16R19. This has led some users to delete the app.
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker has some feedback regarding inclusivity, with one user noting that messages about feeling movement can be hard-hitting for those with conditions like a front-facing placenta, making them feel less included . However, there are no widespread complaints about language choices similar to those for The Bump.
Price & Value tieR20R53R56R64
The Bump The Bump is a free app, and users appreciate the extensive information and resources available at no cost R20R53R56.
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker is also a free app, and users frequently highlight its value, especially for the wealth of information, tracking features, and even coupons for baby items, all without a cost . Some users, however, find the number of ads to be excessive R64.
Pick The Bump if

You are looking for a free app with detailed weekly updates and 3D models, and you are willing to tolerate frequent glitches and login issues for the content it provides R11R56.

Pick BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker if

You prioritize a reliable, consistently performing app with comprehensive, well-regarded information and tracking features, and you appreciate additional benefits like community forums and discounts R62.

Evidence note: The lifetime ratings are very close, but recent reviews for The Bump heavily emphasize significant technical issues, which are less prevalent in BabyCenter's recent feedback. The free nature of both apps means that some negative feedback for BabyCenter relates to ads, which is typical for free services.

Frequently asked

Which app is more reliable for tracking pregnancy?
BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker is generally more reliable, with users consistently praising its performance across multiple pregnancies, while The Bump is frequently criticized for freezing, crashing, and logging users out R68R9.
Do these apps offer features beyond pregnancy tracking?
Yes, both apps offer features beyond pregnancy tracking, including information and support for postpartum and baby's first years, with BabyCenter providing ongoing milestone updates and tips for children's ages R23R43R49R62.
Are there any concerns about the content or language used in these apps?
The Bump has received criticism for its use of gender-neutral language like 'pregnant person' and 'chest feeding,' which some users find inappropriate R1R7R16R19, while BabyCenter has a minor note about inclusivity regarding messages about fetal movement .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] The Bump 3/5 · US It’s just ok: I like that it gives daily updates of how big baby is but it gets very confusing. For example, I’m 12 weeks and baby is supposed to be the size of a lime, however on like the daily facts it says that the baby is as long as the diameter of a golf ball. Those are two VERY different sizes. This is my first baby and if I have a second I probably would not download this again.
  2. [R6] The Bump 3/5 · US Love the app, hate the glitches: I love the feeding tracker but the timer frequently jumps numbers and sometimes even after I’ve paused one side and started timing the other breast, the timer will run on both breasts. And of course it always happens at night when I really don’t feel like dealing with anything extra. I’ve tried closing the app and restarting it but this doesn’t always fix the issue
  3. [R8] The Bump 5/5 · US Great milestone information: This will be my third pregnancy using this app. I learn so much throughout the pregnancy and it keeps me on track. I love being able to look at milestones with my first child.
  4. [R11] The Bump 5/5 · US Amazing pregnancy app!: I didn’t expect an app to make pregnancy feel this organized and actually exciting, but The Bump really does. From day one, it’s been like having a calm, helpful guide in my pocket. The weekly updates are my favorite, they’re detailed but easy to understand, and I love seeing how my baby is growing in a way that actually feels real. The visuals, the size comparisons, the li
  5. [R9] The Bump 3/5 · US Good app, if it works: I like the app when it works! It’s incredibly glitchy and takes a long time to load when opening.
  6. [R10] The Bump 1/5 · US Need to fix: The app keeps logging me out, which is really frustrating. Also all the journals disappeared when it upgraded automatically and no where to be found.
  7. [R13] The Bump 2/5 · US Not good anymore: Feels like the developers and owners abandoned it or something. A bunch of features are buggy or don’t work at all (like the 3D models), I’m regularly logged out and have to find my login info. It doesn’t update unless I force a restart, so I regularly open the app and get the wrong number of weeks which is the #1 thing the app is supposed to do: say how far along we are! Why doe
  8. [R1] The Bump 1/5 · US Annoying: I got this app and thought it was helpful to have while tracking my pregnancy. Until I clicked on an article that discussed learning about the gender of the baby. Within the article it had a whole paragraph describing how gender and sex are different terms. Which, is not biologically true nor was this ever true. This type of agenda should not be pushed within articles on pregnancy tracki
  9. [R7] The Bump 1/5 · US Glitches & Inaccuracy: It will glitch often and you’ll be stuck at the Home Screen. Also refers to breast feeding as “chest feeding” and calls us women “pregnant people”
  10. [R16] The Bump 2/5 · US So Liberal: A “pregnant person” is a woman…. Just say woman.
  11. [R19] The Bump 1/5 · US Pregnant Person: I encourage you to use biologically accurate language. Women experience pregnancy, and I can’t continue to support a platform that overlooks that truth. We are not pregnant “people”.
  12. [R20] The Bump 5/5 · US Amazing free resource: Thank you for offering this information for free! It’s so helpful and surprising to find free support online these days! Great ap with loads of resources
  13. [R53] The Bump 5/5 · US It’s real free: Great app and doesn’t want you to pay to share any article etc.
  14. [R56] The Bump 5/5 · US THE MOST AMAZING INFORMATIVE BABY APP YOU’LL EVER NEED: This app is Free, and for any Mom at any stage of Pregnancy. It has 3D Interactive features to see the growth and daily milestones of your Baby growing in your Bump. It is loaded with info. Even my Doctors were thoroughly impressed.. I am grateful for all the available features on it at no cost, especially due to having been out of work f
  15. [R64] BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker 1/5 · US To many ads: Wow way to many ads
  16. [R25] The Bump 2/5 · US SO JANKY: Jeez louise this app almost never works. Constant loading. Maybe a 30 percent chance when I click on it that it will actually work. Get your ish together Bump app!!!!!
  17. [R68] BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker 5/5 · US Return user!: I loved it during my first pregnancy and I m using it during my current pregnancy and enjoying it just as much.
  18. [R23] The Bump 5/5 · US So informational!: I’ve loved this app all of pregnancy and for each week of my baby after being born! I’ve learned so much and it’s been very reassuring.
  19. [R43] The Bump 5/5 · US Great App to use , even after little one arrives!: Definitely a must have during pregnancy! The only one I used
  20. [R49] The Bump 5/5 · US Best app for a new parent!: This app is my go-to for answering late night questions and giving me direction for the next stage with our baby. The articles are packed with useful info. Babies may not be born with a handbook but this is pretty close!
  21. [R62] BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker 5/5 · US Great app: Great app I used it for all 5 of my children and it still gives me updates of each and every child’s milestones to this day by email & it gives you helpful information of what to expect at their age & much more helpful tips as a parent!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store