Pregnancy Tracker & Day by Day

Review by eFreeware

Pregnancy Tracker & Day by Day is a free Parenting app from the developer Timskiy, and it has been on Google Play since August 2019. It follows a pregnancy week by week and day by day, and it bundles the practical tools people tend to reach for during those months: a kick counter, a contraction timer, meal plans, checklists and a baby names library. The app has more than a million installs and a 4.8 average from over 78,000 ratings, which suggests a lot of people have kept it on their phones through a full pregnancy.

The main reason to consider it is the breadth. Rather than installing one app for daily reading, another for counting kicks and a third for a hospital bag list, this one gathers all of that into a single place and tailors the content to your due date. The developer says it was created with pregnancy experts and delivers evidence-based insights, so the daily material is presented as grounded rather than generic.

It is also free to download, with ads and in-app purchases. That combination is worth knowing before you commit to it as your main tracker, since it shapes what the day-to-day experience is likely to feel like.

A calendar that moves at your pace

The core of the app is a pregnancy calendar that works on two levels. Week by week, you get an overview of what is happening with you and your baby; day by day, you get smaller, more specific tips tied to your exact due date. For anyone who likes to check in each morning rather than read a long article once a month, that daily rhythm is the feature that will keep the app open.

The growth comparisons use fruit and vegetable sizes, which is a familiar way to make an abstract measurement feel concrete. Ultrasound visuals in both 2D and 3D are paired with each stage of growth. I would expect those visuals to be the part people screenshot and send to family, and they give the calendar a sense of progression that a list of dates alone would not.

Because everything is anchored to your due date, the further along you are, the more the daily entries should feel relevant. That is the appeal of this kind of app over a general pregnancy book: the information arrives when it applies to you rather than all at once.

Tools for the moments that matter

Two features stand out for their practical value. The kick counter lets you keep a record of the baby's movements, and the contraction timer helps you track contractions so you have a clearer picture of when it may be time to head to the hospital. Neither replaces medical advice, but both give you something concrete to look at when you are trying to decide what to do next.

The app also includes a weight tracker with a simple journal and gentle reminders, which is a calmer approach than a strict logging tool. Meal plans take a different angle, offering balanced daily menus and nutrition tips framed as pregnancy-safe. If you have ever stood in a kitchen wondering what is fine to eat this week, that section is likely to earn its place.

These are the small, unglamorous jobs that pile up in the last trimester, and having them in the same app as the calendar means fewer places to look.

Preparation for appointments and after birth

Appointments get their own attention. You can put together a birth plan of your own to give to your doctor, set reminders for prenatal visits and review suggested questions before a check-up. The question prompts are a quietly useful idea, since it is easy to forget what you meant to ask once you are in the room.

Beyond the pregnancy itself, the app carries articles and guides on symptoms, looking after a baby, mental health, labor and recovery afterwards. That range means it does not stop being useful the moment the baby arrives, which is more than can be said for a lot of trackers in this category.

For name ideas, the app lists thousands, each with meaning and origin. It is a pleasant extra rather than the reason to install the app, but it fits naturally alongside the checklists and planning tools.

What it asks of you, and what to keep in mind

I would decide early whether that sits comfortably with you for something you may open every day for nine months.

The developer is explicit that the app is not intended for medical use and does not replace a medical professional's advice, with a note to consult your doctor about any questions or concerns. That framing matters: the kick counter, contraction timer and nutrition tips are organizational aids, not diagnostic ones, and the app presents itself that way.

The other thing to weigh is scope. This is a tracker built around a pregnancy timeline, with content that follows you from the early weeks through labor and recovery. It is a companion for that period rather than a general parenting resource you would keep for years afterward, and the value you get from it depends on how much you want daily guidance during those months.

The most recent update, from April 2026, is described simply as making the app smoother and easier to use. There is no list of new features attached to it, so anyone updating should not expect a major change.

Who will get the most from it

First-time parents stand to gain the most. The combination of a day-by-day calendar, growth comparisons and ultrasound images answers the question of what is happening right now, while the checklists and appointment reminders handle the logistics that are easy to overlook when everything is new. Having both in one place reduces the number of decisions you have to make about where to look.

It also suits people who prefer short, regular check-ins to long reading sessions. The daily tips format rewards a quick visit each morning, and the tools for kicks and contractions are there when you need them rather than demanding attention every day. If you already keep a paper journal or a notes app for appointments and questions, this consolidates that into something built for the purpose.

Anyone who wants a single app to carry them from the first weeks through recovery after birth will find the article library extends its usefulness past delivery. The baby names section adds a bit of fun for those still deciding, though it is a side feature rather than the core.

A dependable companion for the nine months

Pregnancy Tracker & Day by Day does the job of several apps at once, and it does so without charging for the download. The week-by-week and day-by-day calendar gives it a reason to be opened regularly, the kick counter and contraction timer give it practical weight, and the meal plans, checklists and appointment reminders cover the preparation that runs alongside the medical side of pregnancy. The 4.8 average from more than 78,000 ratings is a strong signal that this combination works for a lot of people.

The trade-offs are clear: ads and in-app purchases come with a free app, and the content is not a substitute for medical advice. Neither is a reason to dismiss it, but both are things to accept going in.

If you are expecting and want one place for daily guidance, tracking tools and the paperwork of preparation, this is a sensible app to install early and keep through the third trimester. If you would rather read a book and track things in a notebook, the app's value is lower, but for anyone who likes having the details in one place, it is a well-established choice.

What's new in version 1.6.0

We improved the app and made it even smoother and easier to use — so you can calmly enjoy every moment of your journey.