Veya vs BabyCenter
BabyCenter is a long-running pregnancy and parenting resource, free and supported by advertising. Veya is a private tracker that follows you before, during and after a pregnancy.
BabyCenter was founded in 1997 and has been part of Ziff Davis since 2019; its app is operated by Everyday Health. The app covers trying to conceive, pregnancy week by week and your baby’s first years, with a large community of birth clubs.1,2,3
Veya hasn’t launched yet. Its side of this page describes what is planned for launch: cycle tracking, trying to conceive, pregnancy, life after a birth and perimenopause, in one app.
At a glance
- The BabyCenter app is free.4,5
- BabyCenter says it relies on revenue from paid advertisements, and its Google Play listing says it contains ads.1,3
- You need a BabyCenter account to use the app.5
- Its health information is reviewed and approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board.4
- Its privacy policy says it may sell or transfer online data to third parties such as advertisers, and you can opt out.2
Side by side
| Feature | Veya | BabyCenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price and free tier | Free Every feature, for everyone, with no premium tier. Optional pay-what-you-want support through the app stores unlocks nothing. | Free Listed as free on the US App Store; BabyCenter’s app FAQ says “It’s free!” 4,5 |
| Ads | No ads No ads and no analytics. | Yes Google Play says it contains ads, and BabyCenter says it relies on revenue from paid advertisements while keeping editorial independence. 3,4,1 |
| Account needed | Not needed A Google or Apple sign-in is used only if you choose cloud backup. | Required Its app FAQ explains why you have to create a BabyCenter account to use the app. 5 |
| Where your data is kept | On your phone A local database on your phone. Cloud backup, partner sharing and the community run only if you turn them on. | BabyCenter’s account, synced with the web Your app and website account are kept in sync. Bump and memory photos stay on your phone. 5 |
| Selling and sharing data, per their policy | Doesn’t sell data No ads, no analytics and no data sales, as set out in Veya’s privacy policy. | May sell some data to advertisers Its policy says it may sell or transfer online data to third parties such as advertisers, and includes the Texas notice that it may sell sensitive personal data. You can opt out through its privacy portal. 2 |
| Export your data | Yes Everything as a JSON file you can restore on another phone without an account, plus a CSV for spreadsheets. | On request Through BabyCenter’s privacy portal. You can also email a contraction summary or export your birth preferences as a PDF. 2,5 |
| Delete your data | Yes An option to delete everything, in the app. | On request You can ask BabyCenter to delete all the information it has collected about you, through its privacy portal. 2 |
| Languages | 8 English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Hindi. | 4 English, German, Portuguese and Spanish, on the US App Store. 4 |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android Coming soon; not yet in the app stores. | iPhone and Android Plus iPad and the BabyCenter website. 4,3,1 |
| Pregnancy, after a birth, perimenopause | Yes, all three Modes for trying to conceive, pregnancy, after a birth and perimenopause, which you can switch between. | Pregnancy and after a birth From conception through your baby’s first years, including postpartum symptom tracking. We didn’t find perimenopause content in the app. 3,4 |
| Contraception | Not contraception Veya isn’t a method of contraception and isn’t a medical device. Its dates are estimates. | Information only Its terms say it is for informational purposes only and doesn’t provide medical advice. 6,1 |
| Offline use | Yes Entries are saved to your phone, so logging doesn’t need a connection. | Partly Its FAQ says some changes, such as your due date, need an internet connection. 5 |
Veya is pre-launch, so everything in its column is planned for launch. See the feature availability table and the privacy policy for what is built so far.
What BabyCenter does well
- Health content written by experts and reviewed by a Medical Advisory Board covering fertility, obstetrics, midwifery, paediatrics, child development and emotional health.4,1
- A large community: more than 9 million members and thousands of birth clubs, where you can meet people due in the same month.1,4
- A full set of pregnancy tools: a kick counter, a contraction timer, a birth plan template and a hospital bag checklist.4
- Support beyond the birth, with a baby growth tracker, a sleep log and feeding schedules.4,3
- A strict separation between editorial and advertising content, according to BabyCenter.1
- Free childbirth and baby safety classes.4
Where Veya is different
- No ads, and no data sold. Veya plans every feature free, with optional pay-what-you-want support.
- No account. Your entries stay in a local database on your phone.
- Before and after pregnancy too: cycle tracking, trying to conceive and perimenopause are part of the same app.
- A self-serve export of everything, as a JSON file you can restore without an account, plus a CSV.
- Clear guidance on when to get help in pregnancy and after a birth, with numbers for your region.
Which should you choose?
If you want a large pregnancy community
BabyCenter’s birth clubs connect you with people due in the same month. Veya plans an anonymous community instead.4
If you want lots of pregnancy and parenting content
BabyCenter has a long-running library reviewed by its Medical Advisory Board, plus classes and baby tools.4,1
If you want a private, ad-free record
Veya plans no ads, no account and a local database on your phone.
If you also want to track your cycle or perimenopause
Veya covers those in the same app. We didn’t find perimenopause content in BabyCenter’s app.3
Questions
Does BabyCenter sell my data?
BabyCenter’s privacy policy says it may sell or transfer online data to certain third parties such as advertisers, who use it to serve ads, and it includes a Texas notice that it may sell sensitive personal data. You can opt out of the sale of your personal information through its privacy portal.2
Is the BabyCenter app free?
Do I need an account for BabyCenter?
Yes. BabyCenter’s app FAQ explains why you need a BabyCenter account to use the app. Veya doesn’t need one.5
Can I use Veya for pregnancy?
Yes, that’s planned. Veya’s pregnancy mode follows you week by week, with when-to-get-help guidance, and moves on to support after a birth. It isn’t a substitute for your midwife, doctor or maternity team.
Sources
Every statement about BabyCenter on this page comes from the pages below, read on the date shown. We quote the wording we relied on.
- About BabyCenter (BabyCenter)
BabyCenter relies on revenue from paid advertisements, but maintains full editorial independence.
reaching millions of new and expectant parents monthly through our global websites, mobile apps, online communities, email, and social platforms.
BabyCenter is designed for educational purposes only. Consult with a medical professional if you have health concerns.
Their specialties include fertility, obstetrics, midwifery, pediatrics, child development, and emotional health.
With more than 9 million members worldwide and thousands of birth clubs and other groups
We adhere to a strict policy of separation between editorial and advertising content.
BabyCenter was founded in 1997.
In August 2019, BabyCenter LLC became a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD).
- BabyCenter privacy policy (BabyCenter)
We may also sell or transfer Online Data to certain third parties such as advertisers
You may also opt-out of targeted advertising by submitting a request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information via https://dsar.babycenter.com/ .
NOTICE: We may sell your sensitive personal data, as defined under and in accordance with Texas law.
You can use this portal to request a copy of your data, corrections, delete your data, or other rights applicable to you.
You can request us to delete all the information we have collected about you.
BabyCenter.com and its related app are operated by Everyday Health.
- BabyCenter Pregnancy App & Baby Tracker, Google Play listing (US) (Google Play)
BabyCenter Contains ads
Pregnancy App & Baby Tracker
from conception, through your baby’s infancy years.
tools like the Baby Growth Tracker, baby sleep log, feeding schedules and guides
- BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker, US App Store listing (Apple App Store)
Free · Designed for iPad
All health information is written by experts and reviewed and approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board.
Contains Advertising User-Generated Content Health or Wellness Topics Social Media
Languages English and 3 more English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Keep track of postpartum symptoms and notes about your baby
Join your Birth Club to meet people with due dates in the same month
Count your baby’s kicks during pregnancy
Time contractions during late pregnancy and labor!
printable hospital bag checklist and birth plan template
Use our Baby Growth Tracker to chart your baby’s size, development and big milestones
Take free Baby Safety and childbirth classes
- BabyCenter iPhone app FAQ (BabyCenter)
How much does it cost? It's free!
Why do I have to create a BabyCenter account to access the app?
Your app and web experience are integrated so you don't have to do extra work to keep things in sync.
BabyCenter does not save photos from the app to the cloud for you to view on the BabyCenter site.
You can then email a summary of all your recorded contractions.
A PDF will be generated that you can email to yourself or your healthcare providers.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to change your due date.
- BabyCenter terms of use (BabyCenter)
This Site is for Informational Purposes Only and Does Not Provide Medical Advice.