pregnancy apps for couples · 2026
Last checked on the US App Store
We only included apps whose App Store listing or official help pages describe a way for a partner to follow the pregnancy, plus the big content apps couples ask about. For each app we recorded the same things:
All data was checked on 27 September 2026 on the US App Store and the linked help pages. Where a listing is silent we write “not stated” instead of guessing. To limit our own bias, Elara is judged on the same criteria, we give every app a “best for” label instead of a ranking, and we say plainly where other apps are stronger — for example Android support, Apple Watch, community and millions of ratings, none of which Elara has.
| App | Best for | Partner feature | Second person pays? | Kicks / contractions | Ads label | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara: Pregnancy Tracker | Best for a shared pregnancy view on two iPhones | Partner mode: 8-character code (QR, link or typed); partner signs in with Apple or Google; one partner | No separate subscription while the mother has Premium or a trial; otherwise a one-time 5-minute preview | Kick counter and 5-1-1 contraction timer with Live Activities | No advertising | iPhone only; no Apple Watch app |
| Flo Cycle & Period Tracker | Best if you also track your cycle | Flo for Partners inside the app, linked by code; designed for a male-female couple | Basic partner access available to all users; Premium adds content | Kick counter / contraction timer not stated in listing | No “Contains Advertising” label found | iOS, Android, Apple Watch |
| Ovia Cycle & Pregnancy Tracker | Best for sharing with several family members, or via an employer benefit | “Friends & Family Sharing” for a spouse, partner, sibling or friend | App free; premium tools via some employers or health plans | Kick counter and contraction timer | No “Contains Advertising” label found | iOS and Android |
| Pregnancy + | Tracker App | Best for inviting grandparents and friends too | Partner, grandparents or a friend join by downloading the app | Free app; in-app purchases $3.59–$34.99 | Kick counter and contraction timer | “Contains Advertising” | iOS and Android |
| Pregnancy Tracker | Preglife | Best for sharing one account with your partner | Share your account with one person; both need an account | Free app; no in-app purchases listed | Contraction timer; kick counter not stated | “Contains Advertising” | iOS and Android |
| HiDaddy - pregnancy for Dads | Best for dads who want their own app (with HiMommy) | Separate app for dads from the makers of HiMommy; account linking not described in the listing | Free; subscription $2.99–$39.99, including a family subscription | Not stated | “Contains Advertising” | iOS, Android, Apple Watch |
| Dad Pregnancy Guide: Daddy Up | Best field guide for dads-to-be | Standalone app for dads | Free; Daddy Up+ $5.99 | Contraction timer | “Contains Advertising” | iOS and Android |
| BabyCenter, What to Expect and The Bump | Best for community and depth of content | Partner features not stated in their US listings | Each partner can install the free app separately | Kick counter and contraction timer in all three | “Contains Advertising” | iOS and Android |
Best for a shared pregnancy view on two iPhones
Seller: Declan John Nanton (Elara team) · US rating 4.75 from 4
Partner mode: 8-character code (QR, link or typed); partner signs in with Apple or Google; one partner. The partner sees the week, baby size, belly and ultrasound photos, 50+ weekly ideas and a wishlist; journal, mood, kicks and contractions stay private. New and small.
Best if you also track your cycle
Seller: FLO HEALTH UK LIMITED · US rating 4.74 from 1,982,116
Flo for Partners inside the app, linked by code; designed for a male-female couple. Partners see regular pregnancy updates and typical symptoms, not symptoms you log yourself.
Best for sharing with several family members, or via an employer benefit
Seller: Ovuline, Inc. · US rating 4.83 from 90,413
“Friends & Family Sharing” for a spouse, partner, sibling or friend. Also covers cycle tracking before pregnancy.
Best for inviting grandparents and friends too
Seller: Philips Digital UK Limited · US rating 4.85 from 76,308
Partner, grandparents or a friend join by downloading the app. Mature app in 14 languages.
Best for sharing one account with your partner
Seller: Preglife AB · US rating 4.91 from 1,785
Share your account with one person; both need an account. Has a partner category with tips and activities to do together.
Best for dads who want their own app (with HiMommy)
Seller: Idea Accelerator Sp. z o.o. · US rating 4.79 from 1,766
Separate app for dads from the makers of HiMommy; account linking not described in the listing. Pairs naturally with HiMommy (4.80 from 5,416; kick counter and contraction timer in HiMommy+).
Best field guide for dads-to-be
Seller: Sycamore Spur, LLC · US rating 4.86 from 2,920
Standalone app for dads. Describes itself as the “ultimate field guide for dads-to-be”.
Best for community and depth of content
Seller: Everyday Health, Inc. (BabyCenter, WTE); The Knot Inc. (The Bump) · US rating BabyCenter 4.89 (297,235); WTE 4.87 (379,590); The Bump 4.85 (39,889)
Partner features not stated in their US listings. BabyCenter has Birth Clubs; What to Expect has twin mode and Apple Watch support.
Start with your phones. If one of you uses Android, Elara is not an option today, and Flo, Ovia, Pregnancy+ or Preglife will work across both. Next, decide what the partner should see: a live view of the same pregnancy (Elara, Flo), shared daily updates (Ovia), a shared account (Preglife) or their own guide (HiDaddy, Daddy Up). Finally, check the cost for the second person and whether ads matter to you — the labels above come straight from Apple’s listings.
It depends on what you need. For a shared, ad-free pregnancy view on two iPhones, Elara; with cycle tracking, Flo; for sharing with several family members, Ovia; for a separate dad app, HiDaddy or Daddy Up.
Elara (partner mode), Flo (Flo for Partners), Ovia (Friends & Family Sharing), Pregnancy+ (invite to download) and Preglife (shared account with one person), according to their listings or help pages.
No. It is published by the Elara team, who make Elara. Nobody paid to be included, and we list where other apps are stronger.