Dobbin vs Nara
A free Nara alternative for iPhone and Apple Watch.
Nara now costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 lifetime to keep logging. Dobbin is free for your whole family: unlimited logging, partner sharing and an Apple Watch app that works with your phone in another room.
For iPhone and Apple Watch. On Android? Get notified
| Feature | Dobbin | Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Log without paying | ✓ | ✕ |
| Caregiver sharing | Free | Paid plan |
| No ads | ✓ | ✓ |
| No tracking on App Store label | ✓ | ✕ |
| Apple Watch app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | Soon | ✓ |
Dobbin and Nara, side by side
Checked October 1, 2026. Prices are US App Store prices.
| Feature | Dobbin | Nara Baby & Pregnancy Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for the whole household | $9.99/mo or $99.99 lifetime after a 7‑day trial |
| Without paying | Everything | View and export existing data; no new logging |
| Caregiver sharing | Free, every caregiver you invite | Included in the subscription |
| Apple Watch | Logs feeds, sleep, pumping, diapers and routines; works without the iPhone nearby | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone and Apple Watch; Android coming soon | iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro and Android |
| Pregnancy and postpartum tracking | No | Yes |
| Ads | None | None |
| App Store “Data Used to Track You” | None | Usage data |
| Exports | CSV, PDF and full backup, free | CSV |
Which one fits your family?
Nara Baby & Pregnancy Tracker does some things Dobbin doesn't. Here's when each one is the better pick.
Nara is the better pick if…
- You also want pregnancy and postpartum tracking in the same app.
- Someone in your household uses Android or wants it on a Mac today.
- You've already bought lifetime access and you're happy with it.
Dobbin is the better pick if…
- You'd rather not pay a subscription to keep logging.
- You log from your Apple Watch, often with your phone out of reach.
- You want an app with no ads, no tracking SDKs and nothing to upgrade.
Switching
Moving from Nara takes a few minutes.
Keep your history
Nara lets you export a CSV even without a subscription. Save it: importing Nara history into Dobbin is coming soon.
Set up your household
Download Dobbin, sign in with Apple and add your baby. It's free, with nothing to unlock.
Bring everyone in
Invite your partner and anyone else who helps, then add the complications to your watch face.
FAQ
Dobbin vs Nara questions
Is Nara still free?
No. As of October 2026, Nara costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 for lifetime access after a 7‑day trial. Without a subscription you can view and export existing data, but you can't log new activities.
What's the best free alternative to Nara?
Dobbin is free for your whole household, with unlimited logging, caregiver sharing and an Apple Watch app. It has no ads and no tracking SDKs. Huckleberry also has a free tier that includes logging and sharing.
Can I move my Nara data to Dobbin?
Not yet, but it's coming soon. Save a CSV export from Nara now (it works without a subscription) so you can bring your history into Dobbin. Until then, the last day or two is usually enough to pick up the routine.
Does Dobbin track pregnancy like Nara?
No. Dobbin focuses on the baby: feeds, sleep, pumping, diapers, routines, milestones, growth and health notes.
How we checked
We read each app's App Store listing, its Google Play listing and the maker's own website on October 1, 2026. Prices are US prices and change often, so check the store before you buy.
- Nara Baby & Pregnancy Trackernara.com (maker's website)
- Nara Baby & Pregnancy TrackerApp Store listing
Keep exploring
Get Dobbin for iPhone and Apple Watch.
Free for your whole family. Set up your household, invite your partner, and start the next feed from your wrist.
On Android?
Dobbin for Android is on the way. Leave your email for one message when it's ready.