Pump Log Review 2026: Pros, Cons and Pricing compared with Milk Diary
An honest Pump Log review: what it costs, who it suits, what pumping parents say, where it falls short, and how it compares with Milk Diary.
The short verdict
Pump Log is a focused, well-loved tracker for exclusive pumping. It logs sessions with timers and reminders, keeps a freezer stash, and its Countdown estimates how many more days you need to pump to reach your breast milk goal. It has an Apple Watch app and widgets, costs a one-time upgrade instead of a subscription, and has a 4.9 star rating on the App Store. If you only pump, it is a good choice.
Where it is weaker: Pump Log tracks pumping only, so bottles, nursing and formula live somewhere else. As of November 2026 it has no caregiver sharing, no reports for your pediatrician and no fridge stash or expiration dates.
We build Milk Diary, so read this with that in mind. We have tried to be fair: if you exclusively pump and want a single-purpose app with an Apple Watch, Pump Log is a real contender. If you want to follow your milk from pump to bottle, share logging with a partner, or combo feed, Milk Diary is the better fit.
Prices and features below were checked against Pump Log's own site and privacy policy, its App Store listing and release notes, and App Store reviews in November 2026.
Pump Log at a glance
Pump Log is made by Stefanik Software, a small family company whose site says the app was built during the founders' own exclusive pumping journey.
| Item | Pump Log (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Free version | Free to try with limits shown in the app |
| Upgrade | One-time. The US App Store lists $19.99 and $49.99 upgrades |
| Subscription | None |
| Feeding methods | Pumping only |
| App Store rating | 4.9 out of 5 |
| Platforms | iPhone and Apple Watch, with home and lock screen widgets |
| Android | No |
| Account | None. Records stay on your device and in your private iCloud |
App Store reviews from 2022 mention 50 free records before the upgrade. Pump Log's site says to check the app for current pricing and free-trial limits.
Milk Diary vs Pump Log: feature comparison
| Feature | Milk Diary | Pump Log |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free to try, then a one-time upgrade (the App Store lists $49.99) |
| Free trial | 7 days of Pro | Free trial limits shown in the app |
| Feeding methods | Nursing, pumping and bottles (breast milk and formula), in any combination | Pumping only |
| Feeding goals | Personalized daily goals for every feeding method, developed with an IBCLC (Pro) | Countdown estimates how many days of pumping are left to reach a breast milk goal |
| Milk stash | Fridge and freezer with automatic expiration dates and a Freezer Timeline (Pro) | Freezer stash entries and totals |
| Sleep tracking | Not tracked. Milk Diary focuses on feeding and diapers | Not tracked. Pump Log focuses on pumping |
| Caregiver sharing | Free and unlimited. Each caregiver logs from their own phone through iCloud sync, no shared login | Not offered |
| Account | None. No login or email address | None |
| Where your data lives | On your device and in your own iCloud. Milk Diary has no servers | On your device and in your private iCloud |
| Ads | None | None in the app |
| Doctor or IBCLC reports | PDF for your pediatrician or IBCLC (Pro) | Not offered |
| Import from other apps | From Pump Log, Huckleberry and Nara Baby | From Huckleberry, Nara Baby and Baby Tracker |
| Platforms | iPhone, with Siri and home screen widgets | iPhone and Apple Watch with home and lock screen widgets |
Prices are US prices and may change.
What Pump Log does well
Planning toward an end date
Pump Log's Countdown estimates how many more days you need to pump to reach your breast milk goal, counting what's already in the freezer.
Reminders and alarms
Their users praise its pumping reminders, alarms and timer including power pumping.
Apple Watch and widgets
Log sessions and check your next pumping reminder from your wrist, or from home and lock screen widgets.
Pay once
Pump Log is free to try, then a one-time upgrade with no subscription.
Where Pump Log falls short for families who do more than pump
Pumping only
Pump Log says plainly that it isn't an all-in-one baby tracker. There is no nursing, bottle or formula logging, so if you combo feed or want to see what your baby actually drinks, you need a second app. A review on Exclusive Pumping made the same point.
A freezer stash without the details
Pump Log tracks dated freezer entries and a total. We found no fridge stash, expiration dates or donation tracking offered, and App Store reviewers have asked for stash locations and easier ways to take milk out of the stash.
No sharing or reports listed
Pump Log does not have caregiver sharing or reports for a pediatrician or lactation consultant.
Logging can take extra steps
A few App Store reviews say stash entries need fixing in a separate stash section and get the current time instead of the session time. Pump Log ships updates often, so check whether this has changed.
What Milk Diary does well
Follow your milk from pump to bottle
Log bottles as well as pumps. When you give a bottle of stored milk, Milk Diary takes it out of your stash in the same step, so you see how your stash is being used and how much your baby is drinking.
Fridge and freezer, with expiration dates
Track milk in the fridge and the freezer with automatic expiration dates, and a Freezer Timeline that estimates how long your stash will last.
Donations and combo feeding
Track the milk you donate and log formula alongside breast milk when you combo feed. Milk Diary shows your breast milk to formula ratio, and every feed counts toward your daily goals.
Share with caregivers
Invite partners, grandparents and caregivers to log feeds from their own phones, synced through iCloud with no shared login.
Reports for your care team
Note which pump and settings you used, then share a PDF report with your pediatrician or lactation consultant.
What Milk Diary does not have
No Apple Watch app, no Android app and no countdown to a pumping end date. If you only pump and want an Apple Watch app, choose Pump Log.
Who should choose which
Choose Pump Log if
- You only want to log pumping sessions and your freezer stash
- You want a countdown to a breast milk end date
- You want an Apple Watch app
Choose Milk Diary if
- You exclusively pump and want to see how your stash gets used, bottle by bottle
- You track fridge milk and expiration dates as well as the freezer
- You donate breast milk or combo feed with formula
- You want caregivers to log feeds from their own phones
- You want PDF reports for your pediatrician or IBCLC
How to switch from Pump Log
Milk Diary can import your Pump Log history. Choose import 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. Pump Log is free to try too if you want to run them side by side. See also how Milk Diary compares with Huckleberry, ParentLove and Nara Baby.
Key takeaways
- Pump Log is a focused exclusive pumping tracker with reminders, a freezer stash, a Countdown to your breast milk goal and an Apple Watch app.
- It is free to try, then a one-time upgrade with no subscription.
- It has a 4.9 star rating on the App Store.
- As of November 2026 they have no bottle, nursing or formula logging, no caregiver sharing and no reports.
- Milk Diary tracks pumping and the bottles that come from your stash, with caregiver sharing, PDF reports and Pump Log import.
Citations
- Pump Log (2026). Home page and FAQ. https://pumplogapp.com (accessed November 2026)
- Pump Log (2026). Privacy policy. https://pumplogapp.com/privacy (accessed November 2026)
- Apple App Store (2026). Pump Log - Track Breast Milk, US listing: rating, in-app purchases, requirements, release notes and reviews. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pump-log/id814112299 (accessed November 2026)
- AppGoblin (2026). Pump Log app profile. https://appgoblin.info/apps/814112299 (accessed November 2026)
- Exclusive Pumping (2023). Breast pumping apps: which is the best?. 15 August 2023. https://exclusivepumping.com/breast-pumping-apps-which-is-the-best/
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pump Log cost?
Pump Log is free to try, then a one-time upgrade with no subscription. As of November 2026 the US App Store lists $49.99, so check the price in the app. Milk Diary is free to use with option to upgrade once for $49.99 or as a subscription to Pro for $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year.
Is Pump Log a subscription?
No. Pump Log is free to try for a limited amount of logs with a one-time upgrade and no subscription.
What do Pump Log reviews say?
Very positive: 4.9 out of 5 from US App Store ratings. Pumping parents praise its reminders and alarms, its simplicity, its stats and the Countdown to a pumping end date. Requests and complaints center on stash workflow, like adding stash locations and easier ways to take milk out of the stash.
Is Pump Log worth it?
If you exclusively pump and only want to track pumping and a freezer stash, yes: it is focused, updated often and you pay once. If you also give bottles, nurse, combo feed or share logging with a partner, you'll want an app that tracks all of it, like Milk Diary.
Is Pump Log on Android?
No. Pump Log is on iPhone and Apple Watch. Milk Diary is also iPhone only.
Does Pump Log track bottles or nursing?
No. Pump Log tracks pumping sessions and your freezer stash. Milk Diary tracks pumping, nursing and bottles of breast milk or formula, and takes bottles out of your stash when you log them.
Is Milk Diary good for exclusive pumping?
Yes. Milk Diary has pumping timers, pump and settings notes, fridge and freezer stash tracking with expiration dates and a daily pumping goal. It also tracks the bottles you give from your stash, milk you donate and any formula, so you see the whole picture.
Can I import my Pump Log data into Milk Diary?
Yes. Import your Pump Log history during onboarding, or later in Settings > Import data, under Data and Privacy.
Can my partner log feeds in Milk Diary?
Yes. Invite partners and caregivers from the app. Each person logs from their own phone, and everything syncs through iCloud without a shared login.