Tot vs Hatch Baby
Checked 2026-10-21
Written by Muneeb Rana · Last updated 21 October 2026
Quick answer: Tot vs Hatch Baby: Hatch Grow works with Hatch's smart changing pad and scale, so weights can go straight into the app. Tot is a newer, simpler log for feeds, sleep, diapers, growth, vaccines and medicines, shared with caretakers. It's free with ads, with Premium at $3.99 a month or $15.99 a year on iOS.
TL;DR
- Hatch Grow works with Hatch's smart changing pad and scale.
- Tot: simple shared log with vaccine and medicine tracking.
- Tot Premium: $3.99/mo or $15.99/yr (iOS).
Disclosure: Tot is our app. We've compared it with Hatch Baby using each app's public App Store and Google Play listings, checked 21 October 2026. Prices, ratings and features change; check the listing before you download.
Both apps help you log your baby's day. Here's how Hatch Baby and Tot differ, and who each one suits.
Tot vs Hatch Baby at a glance
| Tot | Hatch Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | New: no ratings yet | 4.8 (13,467 ratings) |
| Price | Free with ads; optional Premium (iOS lists Monthly $3.99, Yearly $15.99) | Free app; Play lists in-app items $4.99-$29.99 |
| Platforms | iPhone (iOS 18+), Android | iPhone, Android |
| What you can log | Breastfeeding (time and duration), bottles (oz/ml), solids, naps and night sleep, diapers, growth charts, vaccine log with reminders, medicine log (dose and time) | Feeding, sleep, diapers, growth |
| Sharing | Caretakers: partner, grandparent or nanny | Share with caregivers |
| Multiple babies | Yes | See listing |
| Stand-out extras | Last-feed home screen; feeding, bottle and sleep trends by day and week | Pairs with the Hatch Grow smart changing pad and scale; export |
| Last updated | iOS v1.2, 10 Sep 2026; Play updated 20 Oct 2026 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Best for | Simple shared logging with a low-cost Premium | Owners of the Hatch Grow changing pad |
Where Hatch Baby is stronger
Hatch Grow works with Hatch's smart changing pad and scale, so weights can go straight into the app. Extras include pairs with the Hatch Grow smart changing pad and scale, and export. It's well established: 4.8 (13,467 ratings) on the App Store and 50K+ Google Play downloads.
Where Tot is stronger
- Simple, fast logging. Quick entries for breastfeeds, bottles, naps and diapers, with the last feed on the home screen.
- Health log built in. A vaccine log with reminders and a medicine log with dose and time sit next to feeds and sleep (see the vaccine and medicine log).
- Sharing. Add a partner, grandparent or nanny as a caretaker (caretaker sharing).
- Price. Free with ads; Premium is $3.99 a month or $15.99 a year on iOS.
To be fair, Tot is new: it has no App Store ratings yet, and it doesn't offer some of the extras above.
Pricing compared
| Free version | Paid | |
|---|---|---|
| Tot | Yes, with ads | Premium: $3.99/mo or $15.99/yr (iOS) |
| Hatch Baby | Yes | Free app; Play lists in-app items $4.99-$29.99 |
Prices from the US App Store and Google Play on 21 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Hatch Baby is a good fit for owners of the Hatch Grow changing pad.
- Choose Tot if you want a simple shared log for feeds, sleep, diapers, growth, vaccines and medicines at a low price.
- Not sure? Both have free versions; try each for a few days.
Switching from Hatch Baby to Tot
Download Tot, add your baby, invite your caretakers, and log in Tot from today. Tot can import logs from another app. You can also keep Hatch Baby for your history. See all options in the best baby tracker apps.
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Download Tot free on the App Store or Google Play. Free with ads; optional Premium.
Sources
- App Store: Tot・Baby Tracker・Newborn Logs: apps.apple.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Google Play: Tot・Baby Tracker・Feed Tracker: play.google.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- App Store: Hatch Grow (Hatch Baby): apps.apple.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Google Play: Hatch Grow: play.google.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
Medical disclaimer:
Tot and this website give general information only. Feeding, sleep and growth ranges vary; always follow your pediatrician's advice. If your baby is unwell, contact your doctor or emergency services.
FAQ
Is Tot better than Hatch Baby?
It depends on what you need. Hatch Baby offers pairs with the Hatch Grow smart changing pad and scale; Tot is simpler and cheaper, with vaccine and medicine logs and caretaker sharing.
Is Hatch Baby free?
Free app; Play lists in-app items $4.99-$29.99, according to its store listing on 21 October 2026.
Is Tot free?
Yes, Tot is free with ads, with optional Premium.
Can I share Hatch Baby and Tot with my partner?
Yes. Hatch Baby: share with caregivers. Tot lets you add caretakers such as a partner, grandparent or nanny.
Does Tot work on Android like Hatch Baby?
Yes. Tot is on iPhone (iOS 18+) and Android.
Track this in Tot
Tot is a free baby tracker app for iPhone and Android that logs breastfeeding, bottle feeds, sleep, diapers, growth, vaccines and medicine, and lets parents share the log with a partner or caretaker.
