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The Bump vs TimeTree

The Bump logo

The Bump

Parenting

Pregnancy and baby app with expert advice

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TimeTree logo

TimeTree

Parenting

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: The Bump the Bump is free with no paid tier; it carries no subscription and monetises through advertising and retail partnerships; TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
  • They diverge on capability: The Bump covers Week-by-week pregnancy guides, TimeTree covers Shared calendars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which The Bump and TimeTree actually diverge.

Attributes where The Bump and TimeTree differ
AttributeThe BumpTimeTree
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20002014

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 The Bump

  • Week-by-week pregnancy guides
  • Baby development tracking
  • Expert advice
  • Community support
  • Registry planning
  • Due date calculator
  • Symptom checker
  • Shopping lists

Only in TimeTree

  • Shared calendars
  • Event comments
  • Photo attachments
  • Keep memos
  • Notifications
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Outlook

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

The Bump

  • Pregnancy informationnot TimeTree
  • Baby trackingnot TimeTree
  • Registry planningnot TimeTree
  • Parenting supportnot TimeTree

TimeTree

  • Schedulingnot The Bump
  • Appointment bookingnot The Bump
  • Time trackingnot The Bump
  • Resource managementnot The Bump
  • Team coordinationnot The Bump

Where each one falls short

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

The Bump

  • The Bump is free with no paid tier; it carries no subscription and monetises through advertising and retail partnerships

TimeTree

  • Synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
  • Web version feels like an afterthought with limited functionality
  • iPad app is not properly optimized, showing phone-sized interface on larger screens
  • Limited recurring event options, cannot schedule for every second Tuesday or repeat until specific date
  • Free version displays disruptive ads that can block the screen

Pricing, plan by plan

The Bump

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Week-by-week guides
    • Baby development tracker
    • Expert articles

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Bump if

  • You need week-by-week pregnancy guides.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want baby development tracking.
The Bump review

Choose TimeTree if

  • You need shared calendars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want event comments.
TimeTree review

Questions people ask

Is The Bump or TimeTree better?
Neither clearly leads. The Bump starts at Free and TimeTree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, The Bump or TimeTree?
The Bump starts at Free and TimeTree at Free.
Does The Bump or TimeTree run on more platforms?
The Bump runs on Web, Ios, Android. TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use The Bump for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is The Bump best used for?
The Bump is most often used for pregnancy information, baby tracking, registry planning, parenting support. Of those, pregnancy information and baby tracking are not what TimeTree is typically brought in for.
What can The Bump do that TimeTree cannot?
The Bump covers Week-by-week pregnancy guides, Baby development tracking, Expert advice, Community support. TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TimeTree: What platforms does TimeTree support?

TimeTree is available on iOS, Android, and web (calendar.timetreeapp.com). The app has no native desktop application.

Source
TimeTree: Does TimeTree sync with Google Calendar?

Yes, TimeTree offers two-way Google Calendar sync at no cost to all users, including the free tier.

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TimeTree: How much does TimeTree cost?

The core app is free but ad-supported. TimeTree Premium removes ads and adds attachments and extra views for $4.49 per month or $44.99 per year.

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TimeTree: Can I leave comments on TimeTree events?

Yes, TimeTree treats every event as a shared space where family members can leave comments, attach notes and memos, and have discussions directly on the event.

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