ParentLove alternative
Gaia vs ParentLove. A calmer family log.
Gaia is the free ParentLove alternative for a simple all-included iphone tracker, with separate caregiver accounts and no subscription.
Competitor details reviewed against the official sources below.
Luz
Mon, Sep 21
Bottle Feed4
480 ml total
360 ml formula
120 ml breast milk
Diaper4
3 wet, 1 dirty
Timeline
09:21Wet
07:05Nap · 45m
05:20Bottle · 120 ml
04:20Wet
02:20Bottle · 150 ml
The Gaia difference
Why Gaia wins this comparison.
The essentials stay together and included. The app is built around the family record, not an upgrade path.
Gaia includes trends, CSV portability, WHO growth charts and its recent-rhythm nap window without an add-on purchase.
The interface is intentionally smaller and separates today, history, trends, growth and account into five places.
Entries are attributed to the named caregiver who logged them.
Gaia and ParentLove, side by side
The Gaia column is the product we are recommending. The remaining details are here so you can confirm the few tradeoffs that matter before moving your family log.
| Decision | Gaia | ParentLove |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | Free; no subscription | Free core; optional one-time add-ons or Pro purchase |
| Platforms | iPhone today | iPhone and Android |
| Family size | Shared family log | Unlimited children and caregiver sharing included free |
| Advanced tools | Trends, growth and nap range included | Health, export, milk bank and all-history stats through one-time upgrades |
| Best fit | A simple all-included iPhone tracker | Cross-platform depth without recurring billing |
The choice in plain English.
Choose Gaia for a free, calm iPhone log with separate caregiver accounts, attributed entries, recent patterns and growth kept close to the record.
The main reason to keep considering ParentLove is if larger or cross-platform families who value offline use and prefer one-time feature purchases is non-negotiable. For the everyday family log, Gaia keeps the important parts simpler and included.
Bring the history
Switch without starting over.
ParentLove documents CSV export through its Export add-on and says it will help families obtain a copy when leaving. Gaia can inspect that CSV and preview a mapping before importing.
Importing never deletes the original app or changes its copy of your log. Check a few dates and totals, then keep logging in Gaia.
Import data
What is in each column?
1,248 rows. Gaia has guessed from the dates and numbers it can see.
Tap a column to change what it is.
Huckleberry is recognised automatically.
Questions parents ask
Is Gaia a free alternative to ParentLove?
Yes. Gaia is the free ParentLove alternative for a simple all-included iphone tracker, with separate caregiver accounts and no subscription. Gaia includes the shared timeline, history, trends, WHO growth charts and its recent-rhythm nap window without a subscription.
Why choose Gaia instead of ParentLove?
Gaia includes trends, CSV portability, WHO growth charts and its recent-rhythm nap window without an add-on purchase. The interface is intentionally smaller and separates today, history, trends, growth and account into five places.
Can I switch from ParentLove to Gaia?
ParentLove documents CSV export through its Export add-on and says it will help families obtain a copy when leaving. Gaia can inspect that CSV and preview a mapping before importing.
Sources
Competitor details were checked against first-party product and store pages on 2026-10-02. Plans and features can change; follow these links for the current version.