Dobbin vs Sprout Baby Tracker
A Sprout alternative you pay for once, not every month.
Sprout Baby Tracker sells Premium as a subscription: as of October 2026, $14.99 or $19.99 a month, or $59.99 a year. Dobbin has a 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household, with every caregiver, the Apple Watch app and Live Activities included.
Coming soon to the App Store
For iPhone and Apple Watch. On Android? Get notified
| Feature | Dobbin | Sprout |
|---|---|---|
| No subscription | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nap predictions | ✕ | ✓ |
| No tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Watch app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | Soon | ✓ |
Dobbin and Sprout, side by side
Checked October 6, 2026. Prices are US App Store prices. Tracking details for Sprout Baby Tracker 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 | Sprout Baby Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household | Free download; Premium $14.99 or $19.99/mo, $59.99/yr or $5.99/wk |
| Platforms | iPhone and Apple Watch; Android coming soon | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro and Android |
| Apple Watch | Logs feeds, sleep, pumping, diapers and routines; works without the iPhone nearby; complications for time since the last feed and time awake | Logs feeds, sleep and diapers, with double tap; a large complication shows time since the last feed, sleep and diaper |
| Caregiver sharing | Every caregiver you invite, included in the one price | Real-time sync with family and caregivers |
| When your partner starts a nap | It appears on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity instantly; each parent picks Alert, Quietly or Off | Widgets and Live Activities for timers; updates from a partner's phone aren't described |
| Nap predictions | No. Shows time awake and links to typical wake windows | Sleep Forecast predicts naps, wakeups and wake windows (iPhone) |
| Growth, milestones and health | Growth, milestones and health notes | WHO and CDC growth charts, milestones, doctor visits, immunizations and a mood log |
| Ads | None | None listed |
| Data used to track you | None: no ad or analytics SDKs | None |
| Exports | CSV, PDF and full backup, even after the 14‑day free trial | Memories become a keepsake book; a log export isn't described |
Which one fits your family?
Sprout Baby Tracker does some things Dobbin doesn't. Here's when each one is the better pick.
Sprout is the better pick if…
- You want the app to predict the next nap and wakeup, with Sleep Forecast.
- You want detailed health records: doctor visits, immunizations, medications, WHO and CDC growth charts and a mood log.
- Someone in your household uses Android, an iPad or a Mac.
- You'd like a photo journal you can turn into a keepsake book.
Dobbin is the better pick if…
- You'd rather pay $19.99 once than renew Premium every month or year.
- You want a nap or breastfeed your partner starts on your Lock Screen instantly, with Alert, Quietly or Off for each parent.
- You log from your Apple Watch, often with your phone in another room.
Switching
Moving from Sprout takes a few minutes.
Keep your history
Sprout's App Store listing doesn't describe exporting your log. Check its settings, or ask Sprout's support team for a copy, before you cancel Premium.
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 Sprout questions
Is Sprout Baby Tracker free?
Sprout is a free download with a Premium subscription, and it offers a free trial of Premium. As of October 2026, Premium costs $14.99 or $19.99 a month, $59.99 a year or $5.99 a week on the US App Store. Its listing doesn't spell out which features stay free without Premium.
Is there a Sprout alternative without a subscription?
Dobbin has a 14‑day free trial, then $19.99 once for the whole household, with unlimited logging, every caregiver and an Apple Watch app, and no ads or tracking SDKs. ParentLove also sells one-time upgrades, though it has no Apple Watch app.
Does Dobbin predict naps like Sprout's Sleep Forecast?
No. Dobbin shows how long your baby has been awake, on your iPhone and as a Watch complication, and links to typical wake windows by age, but it doesn't predict nap times. If nap predictions matter most, Sprout's Sleep Forecast is the better fit.
Does Sprout have an Apple Watch app?
Yes. Sprout's Watch app logs feeds, sleep and diapers, works with double tap, and has a large complication for time since the last feed, sleep and diaper. Dobbin's Watch app logs feeds, sleep, pumping, diapers and routines, and keeps working with your iPhone in another room.
Can I move my Sprout data to Dobbin?
Not yet. Dobbin can't import other apps' data today. Keep your Sprout history where it is, and start fresh in Dobbin; the last day or two is usually enough to pick up the routine.
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.
- Sprout Baby TrackerApp Store listing
- Sprout Baby Trackersprout-apps.com/apps/baby-tracker (maker's website)
- Sprout Baby TrackerGoogle Play 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.