Dobbin vs Baby Daybook
A Baby Daybook alternative with family sync included.
Baby Daybook's family sync, sleep predictions and PDF export come with Premium: as of October 2026, $59.99 a year or $99.99 for lifetime access. Dobbin has a 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household, with every caregiver, every export and the Apple Watch app included.
Coming soon to the App Store
For iPhone and Apple Watch. On Android? Get notified
| Feature | Dobbin | Baby Daybook |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing in one price | ✓ | Premium |
| Sleep predictions | ✕ | Premium |
| No tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Watch app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wear OS app | ✕ | ✓ |
| Android | Soon | ✓ |
Dobbin and Baby Daybook, side by side
Checked October 6, 2026. Prices are US App Store prices. Tracking details for Baby Daybook 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 Daybook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household | Free tier; Premium $59.99/yr or $99.99 lifetime |
| Caregiver sharing | Every caregiver you invite, included in the one price | Family sync, with Premium; one plan covers connected caregivers |
| When your partner starts a nap | It appears on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity instantly; on iOS 26 or later, widgets update when anyone logs | Live Activities and Lock Screen widgets; updates from a partner's phone aren't described |
| Apple Watch | Logs feeds, sleep, pumping, diapers and routines; works without the iPhone nearby | Yes, with complications |
| Other watches | Apple Watch only | Wear OS app on Android |
| Sleep predictions | No. Shows time awake and links to typical wake windows | Nap and bedtime predictions, with Premium |
| Exports | CSV, PDF and full backup, even after the 14‑day free trial | PDF, with Premium |
| Ads | None | On Android |
| Data used to track you | None: no ad or analytics SDKs | None |
| Platforms | iPhone and Apple Watch; Android coming soon | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, Android and Wear OS |
Which one fits your family?
Baby Daybook does some things Dobbin doesn't. Here's when each one is the better pick.
Baby Daybook is the better pick if…
- Someone in your household uses Android or wears a Wear OS watch.
- You want predicted nap times and bedtime windows.
- You'd like potty training and teething logs as your baby becomes a toddler.
Dobbin is the better pick if…
- You want family sync included in one $19.99 payment, with nothing to renew.
- You want a nap or breastfeed your partner starts on your Lock Screen instantly, without opening the app.
- You want CSV, PDF and full backup exports that keep working even if you never buy.
Switching
Moving from Baby Daybook takes a few minutes.
Keep your history
Baby Daybook Premium exports your activity log to a PDF. If you have Premium, save one before you cancel so you keep a record of your history.
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 Daybook questions
Is Baby Daybook free?
Baby Daybook has a free tier. Family sync, sleep predictions, full history, advanced statistics and PDF export need Premium, which as of October 2026 costs $59.99 a year or $99.99 for lifetime access on the US App Store.
Does Baby Daybook charge to share with my partner?
Family sync is a Premium feature. One Premium plan covers the caregivers connected to your baby's profile, so your partner doesn't pay again. Dobbin includes every caregiver in one $19.99 payment after the 14‑day free trial.
Does Dobbin work on Wear OS like Baby Daybook?
No. Dobbin is built for iPhone and Apple Watch, and Android is coming soon. If someone in your household wears a Wear OS watch, Baby Daybook is the better fit today.
Can I move my Baby Daybook data to Dobbin?
Not yet. Dobbin can't import other apps' data today. Save a PDF of your Baby Daybook log if you have Premium, then start fresh in Dobbin and invite your partner.
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 Daybookbabydaybook.app/premium (maker's website)
- Baby Daybookbabydaybook.app/apple-widgets-watch-app (maker's website)
- Baby DaybookApp Store listing
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.