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Peanut vs The Wonder Weeks

Peanut logo

Peanut

Parenting

Connect with moms who get it

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Wonder Weeks logo

The Wonder Weeks

Parenting

Understand your baby's mental development leaps

From
$4.99/lifetime
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peanut has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Peanut peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country; The Wonder Weeks the app covers only the 10 mental leaps in the first 20 months of a baby's life, so it stops being relevant after that
  • They diverge on capability: Peanut covers Mom matching, The Wonder Weeks covers Mental leap calendar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Peanut and The Wonder Weeks actually diverge.

Attributes where Peanut and The Wonder Weeks differ
AttributePeanutThe Wonder Weeks
Starting priceFree$4.99/lifetime
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
Founded20172010

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android), 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 Peanut

  • Mom matching
  • Group discussions
  • Direct messaging
  • Event planning
  • Expert Q&As
  • Fertility support
  • Pregnancy groups
  • Menopause community

Only in The Wonder Weeks

  • Mental leap calendar
  • Fussy period predictions
  • Development stage insights
  • Weekly baby updates
  • Skill development tips
  • Photo diary
  • Leap notifications
  • Game suggestions

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Peanut

  • Meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearbynot The Wonder Weeks
  • Joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topicsnot The Wonder Weeks
  • Asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito modenot The Wonder Weeks

The Wonder Weeks

  • Predicting when a baby will enter a developmental leapnot Peanut
  • Understanding why a baby is unusually clingy or crying morenot Peanut
  • Stimulating new baby skills with the included playtime gamesnot Peanut

Where each one falls short

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

Peanut

  • Peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • Faster friend-finding requires the paid Peanut Plus subscription rather than the free swipe flow
  • All profiles must pass selfie verification before use

The Wonder Weeks

  • The app covers only the 10 mental leaps in the first 20 months of a baby's life, so it stops being relevant after that
  • Sharing tracking with a partner requires linking to the partner's own copy of the app
  • The developer states neither the developer nor the author is liable for damage resulting from inaccuracies or omissions in the app

Pricing, plan by plan

Peanut

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Profile creation
    • Matching with moms
    • Group access
  • Peanut Plus$19.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited messaging
    • Advanced filters

The Wonder Weeks

$4.99/lifetime
  • Standard$4.99/lifetime
    • 10 mental leaps
    • Fussy period predictions
    • Development insights

Which should you pick?

Choose Peanut if

  • You need mom matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want group discussions.
Peanut review

Choose The Wonder Weeks if

  • You need mental leap calendar.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want fussy period predictions.
The Wonder Weeks review

Questions people ask

Is Peanut or The Wonder Weeks better?
Neither clearly leads. Peanut starts at Free and The Wonder Weeks at $4.99/lifetime, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Peanut or The Wonder Weeks?
Peanut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peanut and $4.99/lifetime for The Wonder Weeks.
Does Peanut or The Wonder Weeks run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Peanut for free?
Yes. Peanut has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Wonder Weeks starts at $4.99/lifetime.
What is Peanut best used for?
Peanut is most often used for meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearby, joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topics, asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito mode. Of those, meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearby and joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topics are not what The Wonder Weeks is typically brought in for.
What can Peanut do that The Wonder Weeks cannot?
Peanut covers Mom matching, Group discussions, Direct messaging, Event planning. The Wonder Weeks covers Mental leap calendar, Fussy period predictions, Development stage insights, Weekly baby updates. Both handle Privacy controls, Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.
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