Nara Baby Review 2026: Pros, Cons and Pricing compared with Milk Diary
An honest Nara Baby review: what it costs now that it's paid, what parents say, free alternatives, and how it compares with Milk Diary.
The short verdict
Nara Baby was a favorite free baby tracker for years: a clean app for feeds, sleep, diapers, growth and milestones, with an Apple Watch app, Live Activities and free sharing between caregivers. In October 2026 it became paid. After a 7-day trial you need $9.99 a month or $99.99 for life to keep adding entries.
Nara's App Store rating is still 4.8, but most recent reviews are 1-star reactions to the paywall. Nara lets you export your data as a CSV without paying, and we found no feeding goals or milk stash tracking available in the app.
We build Milk Diary, so read this with that in mind. We have tried to be fair: if you already bought Nara's lifetime plan, or you want sleep, growth and milestones in one app, Nara is still a good app. If you are looking for a new home for your feeding logs, Milk Diary's free version keeps tracking feeds and diapers, and it can import your Nara history.
Prices and features below were checked against Nara's own app FAQ and privacy policy, its App Store listing and App Store reviews in November 2026.
Nara Baby at a glance
Nara Baby is made by Nara Organics, a New York company founded by Esther Hallam that also makes infant formula. It was free until October 2026.
| Item | Nara Baby (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Free tier | No; a 7-day trial with full access |
| Monthly | $9.99 |
| Lifetime | $99.99 one-time |
| After the trial | You can view and export your data, but not add new entries until you pay |
| Caregivers | Unlimited, covered by one payment |
| App Store rating | 4.8 out of 5 |
| Platforms | iPhone, Android and Apple Watch, with Siri and Live Activities |
| Account | Required |
The App Store also lists promotional prices from $6.99 a month and $49.99 lifetime, so check the price in the app before the trial ends.
Milk Diary vs Nara Baby: feature comparison
| Feature | Milk Diary | Nara Baby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free tier. Pro is available as a one-time upgrade at $49.99 or as a subscription at $4.99/month or $29.99/year | $9.99/month or $99.99 lifetime, with occasional promotional prices |
| Free trial | 7 days of Pro | 7 days, then you can't add new entries without a plan |
| Feeding methods | Nursing, pumping and bottles (breast milk and formula), in any combination | Nursing, bottles, pumping and solids |
| Feeding goals | Personalized daily goals for every feeding method, developed with an IBCLC (Pro) | Not offered |
| Milk stash | Fridge and freezer with automatic expiration dates and a Freezer Timeline (Pro) | Not offered |
| Sleep tracking | Not tracked. Milk Diary focuses on feeding and diapers | Yes |
| Caregiver sharing | Free and unlimited. Each caregiver logs from their own phone through iCloud sync, no shared login | Unlimited, included with a paid plan |
| Account | None. No login or email address | Required |
| Where your data lives | On your device and in your own iCloud. Milk Diary has no servers | Nara's servers in the US |
| Ads | None | None |
| Doctor or IBCLC reports | PDF for your pediatrician or IBCLC (Pro) | Trends tab. CSV export |
| Import from other apps | From Pump Log, Huckleberry and Nara Baby | Not offered |
| Platforms | iPhone, with Siri and home screen widgets | iPhone, Android and Apple Watch |
Prices are US prices and may change.
What Nara Baby does well
Tracking beyond feeding
Nara covers sleep, diapers, growth, milestones, vaccines and pregnancy alongside feeding, for more than one child.
Apple Watch, Live Activities and Siri
Nara has an Apple Watch app, Live Activities on the lock screen and Dynamic Island, and Siri support.
Simple to use
Many reviewers praise Nara's clean design and its breastfeeding timer that remembers the last side.
One price covers everyone
One plan covers unlimited caregivers and the lifetime plan also covers more children. Your data can always be exported as a CSV, even without a plan.
Where Nara Baby falls short for families who want a free tracker
No free tier anymore
Nara told users in mid-September 2026 that it was moving to paid plans and App Store reviews show the paywall starting around 8 October 2026. After the 7-day trial you can view and export your history but not add new entries.
Recent reviews are mostly negative
Nara's overall rating is 4.8 from years of earlier ratings. Of the 50 most recent US App Store reviews (late October to early November 2026), 30 are 1-star and almost all mention the switch to paid.
No feeding goals or stash
We found no daily feeding goals or milk stash tracking available in Nara as of November 2026.
An account and their servers
You sign in with an email and password, and Nara's privacy policy says its services are hosted in the United States.
What Milk Diary does well
Free logging
Milk Diary's free version keeps tracking bottle feeds, pumps, nursing sessions and diapers with timers and daily totals and free caregiver sharing.
Bring your Nara history
Export a CSV from Nara, which works without a subscription, and import it into Milk Diary so your feeding history comes with you.
Goals for every way you feed
Milk Diary Pro builds daily goals around nursing, pumping and bottles together, developed with an IBCLC.
Your milk stash
Track fridge and freezer milk with automatic expiration dates and a Freezer Timeline that estimates how long it will last.
No account
Milk Diary never asks for a login or email. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud.
What Milk Diary does not have
No sleep or milestone tracking, no Android app and no Apple Watch app. If those matter most and you are happy to pay, Nara's lifetime plan covers them.
Who should choose which
Choose Nara Baby if
- You already bought Nara's lifetime plan
- You want sleep, growth and milestones in the same app
- You use Android or log from an Apple Watch
Choose Milk Diary if
- You want to keep logging feeds and diapers for free
- You want to share with caregivers for free
- You want daily goals across nursing, pumping and bottles
- You want to bring your Nara history with you
- You'd rather not create an account
How to switch from Nara Baby
Nara lets you export a CSV without a subscription: open the Activity screen, tap the avatar next to your child's name and choose Export Data. Then import that file into Milk Diary during onboarding when you first open the app, or later in Settings > Import data, under Data and Privacy.
Try Milk Diary before you decide
The fastest way to compare is with your own feeds. Download Milk Diary free: the free version tracks bottle feeds, pumps, nursing sessions and diapers, and Pro starts with a 7-day free trial. Nara's 7-day trial starts when you log your first entry if you want to run them side by side. See also how Milk Diary compares with Huckleberry, Pump Log and ParentLove.
Key takeaways
- Nara Baby moved from free to paid in October 2026: $9.99 a month or $99.99 lifetime after a 7-day trial.
- Without a plan you can still view and export your history as a CSV, but not add new entries.
- Its 4.8 star rating comes from years of earlier ratings, and most recent reviews are 1-star reactions to the paywall.
- Nara covers sleep, growth and milestones and has an Apple Watch app. As of November 2026 they have no feeding goals or stash tracking.
- Milk Diary's free version keeps logging feeds and diapers, and it can import your Nara history.
Citations
- Nara (2026). Nara Baby app FAQs. https://nara.com/pages/nara-baby-app-faqs (accessed November 2026)
- Nara (2026). Nara Baby tracker. https://nara.com/pages/nara-baby-tracker (accessed November 2026)
- Nara (2026). Nara Baby tracker privacy policy. https://nara.com/pages/nara-baby-tracker-privacy (accessed November 2026)
- Apple App Store (2026). Nara Baby & Pregnancy Tracker, US listing: rating, in-app purchases, requirements and reviews. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1444639029 (accessed November 2026)
- TechCrunch (2025). Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own clean baby formula. 29 July 2025. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/fed-up-with-brands-that-use-corn-syrup-and-skim-milk-this-mother-developed-her-own-clean-baby-formula
- Cult of Mac (2022). Review of the Nara Baby Tracker Apple Watch app. 23 October 2022. https://www.cultofmac.com/?p=795167
Frequently asked questions
Is Nara Baby still free?
No. Since October 2026, Nara Baby has a 7-day free trial, then costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 for life. Without a plan you can view and export your data, but you can't add new entries.
How much does Nara Baby cost?
$9.99 a month or $99.99 lifetime, as of November 2026. The App Store also lists promotional prices from $6.99 a month and $49.99 lifetime. One plan covers unlimited caregivers. Milk Diary is free to use, and Pro is $4.99 a month, $29.99 a year or $49.99 once.
What do Nara Baby reviews say?
Nara has 4.8 out of 5 from US App Store ratings, mostly from its free years, when parents praised its clean design, caregiver sync and Apple Watch app. Since the switch to paid plans, most new reviews are 1-star and focus on the paywall.
Is Nara Baby worth paying for?
If you want sleep, growth, milestones and feeding in one app with an Apple Watch, the lifetime plan can be worth it. If you mainly track feeds and diapers, Milk Diary's free version does that without a subscription.
Is there a free alternative to Nara Baby?
Milk Diary's free version tracks bottle feeds, pumps, nursing sessions and diapers with timers and daily totals, with free caregiver sharing and no ads. Pro adds goals, insights, stash tracking and reports.
How do I export my data from Nara Baby?
Open the Activity screen, tap the avatar next to your child's name and choose Export Data. Nara lets you export a CSV without a subscription.
Can I import my Nara Baby data into Milk Diary?
Yes. Export a CSV from Nara, then import it into Milk Diary during onboarding when you first open the app, or later in Settings > Import data, under Data and Privacy.