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Glow Baby vs Google Family Link

Glow Baby logo

Glow Baby

Parenting

Baby tracker for new parents

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Family Link logo

Google Family Link

Parenting

Google's free family device management and controls

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Glow Baby premium subscription requires annual commitment with no monthly option; Google Family Link google documents that iPhones, iPads and computers other than Chromebooks cannot be supervised with Family Link
  • They diverge on capability: Glow Baby covers Nursing & bottle tracking, Google Family Link covers Screen time management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glow Baby and Google Family Link actually diverge.

Attributes where Glow Baby and Google Family Link differ
AttributeGlow BabyGoogle Family Link
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsIos, AndroidAndroid, Web
Founded20132019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Glow Baby

  • Nursing & bottle tracking
  • Pumping log
  • Diaper tracking
  • Sleep tracking
  • Growth tracking
  • Milestone tracking
  • Multiple caregivers
  • Breast pump sync

Only in Google Family Link

  • Screen time management
  • App approval system
  • Device locking
  • Location tracking
  • Settings management
  • Password controls
  • Google Play filtering
  • Account monitoring

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Android support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Glow Baby

  • Tracking ovulation, pregnancy and newborn care across linked appsnot Google Family Link
  • Building a baby registry and logging feeding and sleep for a newbornnot Google Family Link

Google Family Link

  • Setting screen time limits and app approvals on a child's Android devicenot Glow Baby
  • Creating and managing a Google Account for a child under 13not Glow Baby
  • Seeing which apps a child uses and where their device isnot Glow Baby

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Glow Baby

  • Premium subscription requires annual commitment with no monthly option
  • Free tier features not fully detailed on website

Google Family Link

  • Google documents that iPhones, iPads and computers other than Chromebooks cannot be supervised with Family Link
  • Supervision is built around a Google Account, so activity outside Google accounts and Android devices is not covered
  • Parent controlled account creation applies to children under 13 or the applicable age in the country

Pricing, plan by plan

Glow Baby

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic app access
  • Premium$59.99/year
    • Unlimited GlowGPT access
    • Premium articles
    • Comparative insights

Google Family Link

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen time limits
    • App approval
    • Device locking

Which should you pick?

Choose Glow Baby if

  • You need nursing & bottle tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want pumping log.
Glow Baby review

Choose Google Family Link if

  • You need screen time management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android, Web.
  • You also want app approval system.
Google Family Link review

Questions people ask

Is Glow Baby or Google Family Link better?
Neither clearly leads. Glow Baby starts at Free and Google Family Link at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glow Baby or Google Family Link?
Glow Baby starts at Free and Google Family Link at Free.
Does Glow Baby or Google Family Link run on more platforms?
Glow Baby runs on Ios, Android. Google Family Link runs on Android, Web.
Can I use Glow Baby for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Glow Baby best used for?
Glow Baby is most often used for tracking ovulation, pregnancy and newborn care across linked apps, building a baby registry and logging feeding and sleep for a newborn. Of those, tracking ovulation, pregnancy and newborn care across linked apps and building a baby registry and logging feeding and sleep for a newborn are not what Google Family Link is typically brought in for.
What can Glow Baby do that Google Family Link cannot?
Glow Baby covers Nursing & bottle tracking, Pumping log, Diaper tracking, Sleep tracking. Google Family Link covers Screen time management, App approval system, Device locking, Location tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Android support, English language support, Spanish language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Glow Baby: How much does Glow Baby cost?

Glow Baby offers a free basic version. The Premium subscription costs $59.99 per year with unlimited access to GlowGPT, premium articles, health forecasts, and ad-free experience.

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Google Family Link: Is Google Family Link free?

Yes, Google Family Link is completely free. Creating or joining a family group does not require any paid membership or subscription.

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Glow Baby: Is there a free trial for Glow Baby Premium?

Glow Baby offers a 7-day free trial for Premium subscription before charging the annual fee.

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Google Family Link: Do any Family Link features require payment?

Family Link itself is free, but some Google products that integrate with it like YouTube Premium for families or Google One require separate paid subscriptions if you want premium features.

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Glow Baby: Can I cancel Glow Baby Premium anytime?

Yes, Glow Baby Premium has no commitment and can be cancelled anytime.

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