When I was first pregnant, I remember wondering the same thing: can I really hear my baby’s heartbeat with just my phone? At first, it sounded too good to be true. I tried a few free apps that didn’t really work, and I was left feeling a bit disappointed. Then I found Hear My Baby, and for the first time, I heard that tiny rhythm that made everything feel real.
So yes — it is possible to hear your baby’s heartbeat with your iPhone, but only if you use the right app and know what to expect. Hear My Baby works by turning your phone into a kind of stethoscope. It doesn’t send waves or radiation into your body — it simply uses the microphone in your phone to listen. That means it’s safe, non-invasive, and designed purely for bonding.
It’s important to keep in mind a few things:
Timing matters. Most parents start hearing the heartbeat after 16 weeks, and it’s clearest after 27 weeks. Earlier than that, results can be hit and miss.
Setup is simple. Remove your phone case, switch to airplane mode, and press the microphone firmly against your bump.
Patience helps. Babies move, and sometimes it takes a little exploring to find the right spot.
It’s for bonding, not diagnosis. Hear My Baby is about reassurance and joy, not medical readings.
Parents often say they’re amazed when they hear it for the first time at home. One reviewer wrote: “We couldn’t believe it actually worked. Within minutes, we were listening to our baby’s heartbeat together.” Another said: “I tried free apps before, but this was the only one that really delivered.”
So if you’ve been asking yourself whether you can hear your baby’s heartbeat with your phone, the answer is yes — but only with an app that’s built honestly and designed to work. Hear My Baby is trusted by over 500,000 families, and it’s helped turn a question into a moment of magic.
👉 Download Hear My Baby on the App Store
Want to know more? Visit our Baby Heartbeat Hub to see guides on how to listen, when to start, and how to make the most of every moment.
