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Badum vs My Baby Heart Sounds: which baby heartbeat app should you choose?
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Badum and My Baby Heart Sounds are the closest match on this site: both have a kick counter, and both say they are not a medical device. The two biggest differences are platform and extras: Badum runs on iPhone and Android, while My Baby Heart Sounds is iPhone only and adds weekly pregnancy insights and a contraction monitor. My Baby Heart Sounds is free to listen with paid recording and sharing; Badum is a subscription.
At a glance
Badum facts come from our own app. My Baby Heart Sounds facts come from its public App Store listing.
| Badum | My Baby Heart Sounds App | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone only |
| Price model | Subscription | Free to listen; recording and sharing are paid |
| Kick counter | Yes | Yes |
| Heartbeat journal / saved recordings | Yes, every recording is saved to the heartbeat journal | Yes, recording is paid |
| Share recordings | Yes | Yes, paid |
| Amplify / noise reduction | Yes, amplify and noise-reduction sliders | Not stated on the listing |
| Recommended from week | Around week 20 | The developer recommends 20 to 30 weeks or later |
| Accessories needed | None, the phone's built-in microphone only | None required; the developer suggests AirPods, a quiet room, case off and airplane mode |
| Medical device | No | No. The developer states it is not a medical device |
| Store rating | ★ 5.0 App Store, ★ 4.7 Google Play (as of September 2026) | — |
| Developer | Klik Klak Studio | — |
Where Badum is different
- Runs on Android as well as iPhone. My Baby Heart Sounds is iPhone only.
- Amplify and noise-reduction sliders while you listen live.
- Saves recordings to a dated heartbeat journal and shares a clip or a due-date card from the app.
- The Harper family reels on Instagram and TikTok, if you like a little bump-life humour.
Where My Baby Heart Sounds is different
- Weekly pregnancy insights inside the app.
- A contraction monitor as well as a kick counter.
- Its listing recommends 20 to 30 weeks or later, a quiet room, case off, airplane mode and AirPods.
- Free to listen; recording and sharing are paid.
Who should pick which
Pick Badum if you use an Android phone, or if you want to tune the sound yourself and keep a journal of dated recordings to share with family.
Pick My Baby Heart Sounds if you use an iPhone and want weekly pregnancy insights and a contraction monitor in the same app, and you are happy to pay to record and share. Its listing tips, such as a quiet room and the phone case off, are the same ones that help with Badum.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both Badum and My Baby Heart Sounds?
Yes, on an iPhone. Both use the built-in microphone and need no accessory. Only Badum is available on Android.
Does either app replace a fetal doppler?
No. Both amplify a microphone and both state they are not a medical device. A fetal doppler uses ultrasound and is a regulated medical device. Neither replaces prenatal care.
Which app has a kick counter?
Both. Badum and My Baby Heart Sounds each include a kick counter. Neither counter is a medical tool; if your baby's movements change or worry you, contact your midwife or doctor.
Competitor details checked on September 2026 from their public App Store / Google Play listing. Tell us if something changed: contact@klikklakstudio.com.
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Badum is not a medical device and does not provide a medical diagnosis or replace prenatal care. Always talk to your doctor or midwife about your pregnancy and your baby's health.