bao vs Baby Connect: which baby tracker is right for you?
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Quick answer
Baby Connect is mature and runs everywhere, including the web, but after a 7-day trial you need a subscription to keep saving entries. bao is free with no trial clock, and covers first foods, allergens, potty training, and EC.
Full disclosure: we make bao, so weigh our take accordingly. We've tried to be fair to every app here, and we say where another app is the better pick. Prices and features change; check each app's store listing before you commit.
At a glance
| Feature | bao | Baby Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. Optional paid avatar packs; every tracking feature is free. | 7-day trial, then a subscription to keep saving entries (Family about $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr) |
| Platforms | Android and Wear OS, iPhone app coming soon; the web app works on iPhone and desktop today | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, web |
| Sharing with caregivers | Free for everyone you invite: caregivers (can log) or observers (view-only) | One subscription covers every family member and caregiver |
| Feeds, sleep & diapers | Yes: nursing timer with sides, bottles, pumping, sleep, diapers | Yes |
| Potty training | Yes: a research-based staged mode with sticker rewards; logs attempts, pee/poop, and accidents | Yes |
| Elimination communication | Yes: opt-in EC tab that logs catches and misses | Not advertised |
| Connect your own AI assistant | Yes: MCP connector for Claude, ChatGPT, and other assistants | Alexa and Siri voice logging |
Which should you choose?
Choose Baby Connect if…
- You run a childcare setting and need the Professional plan for up to 15 children.
- You want Alexa or Siri voice logging.
- You need a native iPhone app as well as the web.
Choose bao if…
- You don't want a subscription: bao never locks your logs behind a paywall.
- You're starting solids and want an allergen exposure map.
- You practice elimination communication.
- You want to connect your own AI assistant like Claude or ChatGPT.
About Baby Connect
Baby Connect is a long-running baby tracker that works on iOS, Android, and the web, with a Professional plan for childcare providers. It's made by Seacloud Software LLC; see their website for current plans and pricing.
About bao
bao is a free baby and toddler tracker made by aequitas labs. It changes with your child's stage, from newborn feeds and sleep to first foods and then potty training, and it's free for every caregiver you invite. There are no ads and we never sell your data. Read more in our guide to the best baby tracking apps.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baby Connect free?
Baby Connect has a 7-day free trial. After that, a subscription is required to save new entries; without one, the app is read-only.
Is there a free alternative to Baby Connect for sharing with caregivers?
bao is free for every caregiver you invite. Each person can be a caregiver who logs or a view-only observer, and everyone sees the same timeline in real time.
Sources
Baby Connect details checked October 2026 against: