Dobbin vs Baby Connect
A Baby Connect alternative you don't have to renew.
Baby Connect needs a subscription to keep saving entries after its 7‑day trial: as of October 2026, $6.99 a month, $29.99 for six months or $49.99 a year. Dobbin has a 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household, and nothing renews.
Coming soon to the App Store
For iPhone and Apple Watch. On Android? Get notified
| Feature | Dobbin | Baby Connect |
|---|---|---|
| No subscription | ✓ | ✕ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Web version | ✕ | ✓ |
| No tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Watch app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | Soon | ✓ |
Dobbin and Baby Connect, side by side
Checked October 6, 2026. Prices are US App Store prices. Tracking details for Baby Connect come from its App Store privacy label; Dobbin isn't on the App Store yet, so its column describes what the app ships.
| Feature | Dobbin | Baby Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household | 7‑day trial, then $6.99/mo, $29.99 for 6 months or $49.99/yr |
| After the trial | View and export your history; new logging needs the one-time unlock | Read-only; saving entries needs a subscription |
| Caregiver sharing | Every caregiver you invite, included in the one price | Family, babysitters, nannies or daycare, on one subscription |
| Children | Every child, included | Up to 5 on the Family plan; up to 15 on Professional ($14.99/mo) |
| Platforms | iPhone and Apple Watch; Android coming soon | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android and web browsers |
| Apple Watch | Logs feeds, sleep, pumping, diapers and routines; works without the iPhone nearby | Yes |
| Voice logging | Siri, Shortcuts, Control Center and the Action button | Siri and Amazon Alexa |
| Messages between caregivers | No | Yes |
| Exports | CSV, PDF and full backup, even after the 14‑day free trial | CSV or HTML files by email |
| Ads | None | None listed |
| Data used to track you | None: no ad or analytics SDKs | None |
Which one fits your family?
Baby Connect does some things Dobbin doesn't. Here's when each one is the better pick.
Baby Connect is the better pick if…
- A nanny, daycare or grandparent needs to log from a computer's web browser.
- You want to message other caregivers in the app, or log by voice with Alexa.
- You look after more than five children, for example as a nanny, with the Professional plan.
- Someone in your household uses Android.
Dobbin is the better pick if…
- You'd rather pay $19.99 once than renew every month, six months or year.
- You want two weeks to try it with your partner before you decide.
- You want a nap or breastfeed your partner starts on your Lock Screen instantly, and a Watch app that logs with your phone in another room.
Switching
Moving from Baby Connect takes a few minutes.
Keep your history
Baby Connect can email your data as CSV or HTML files, and its read-only mode keeps your history viewable without a subscription. Save an export before you stop.
Set up your household
Once Dobbin is on the App Store, install it, sign in with Apple and add your baby. Start with a 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household.
Bring everyone in
Invite your partner and anyone else who helps, then add the complications to your watch face.
FAQ
Dobbin vs Baby Connect questions
Is Baby Connect free?
No. Baby Connect has a 7‑day free trial; after it, a subscription is needed to save entries, though read-only access stays available. As of October 2026 the Family plan costs $6.99 a month, $29.99 for six months or $49.99 a year on the US App Store.
Is there a Baby Connect alternative without a subscription?
Dobbin has a 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household, with every caregiver, every child and an Apple Watch app, and no ads or tracking SDKs. It doesn't have a web version or caregiver messaging.
Can a nanny or grandparent use Dobbin?
Yes. Invite anyone who helps into your household, and they log from their own iPhone or Apple Watch at no extra cost. Dobbin has no web version, so Baby Connect is the better fit if a caregiver needs to log from a computer.
Can I move my Baby Connect data to Dobbin?
Not yet. Dobbin can't import other apps' data today. Email yourself a CSV export from Baby Connect so you keep a copy, then start fresh in Dobbin.
How we checked
We read each app's App Store listing, its Google Play listing and the maker's own website on October 6, 2026. Prices are US prices and change often, so check the store before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
- Baby ConnectApp Store listing
- Baby Connectbabyconnect.com (maker's website)
- Baby Connectbabyconnect.com/reports (maker's website)
Keep exploring
Dobbin is coming to iPhone and Apple Watch.
14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household. Leave your email and we'll send one message the day it's on the App Store.
Coming soon to the App Store
On Android?
Dobbin for Android is on the way. Leave your email for one message when it's ready.