When I first came across Hear My Baby, I’ll admit I was a little skeptical. Could an iPhone app really let me hear my baby’s heartbeat? Was it safe? Was it just another gimmick? Like so many parents, I wanted reassurance, but I didn’t want to waste my time on something that didn’t work.

After using Hear My Baby during my pregnancy — and reading the experiences of over 500,000 families worldwide — I can say with confidence: yes, it’s legit. The app has been trusted for years because it’s simple, safe, and honest about what it can and can’t do.

Here’s why parents know they can trust it:

  • It’s safe. Hear My Baby doesn’t use waves or radiation. It works like a stethoscope, picking up sound through your iPhone’s microphone.

  • It’s honest. The app makes it clear that results vary. Most parents begin to hear the heartbeat after 16 weeks, with the clearest results after 27 weeks. Before that, you may not always find it, and that’s perfectly normal.

  • It’s not medical. Hear My Baby isn’t pretending to be a diagnostic tool. It’s designed for bonding, joy, and reassurance between appointments.

  • It’s trusted. With hundreds of thousands of downloads and thousands of reviews, the app has become the go-to choice for expectant families looking for a safe bonding experience.

Parents often share how surprised they were at just how well it worked. One reviewer said: “I wasn’t sure if it would be real, but within minutes we found the heartbeat. I cried happy tears.” Another wrote: “I tried free apps before and they didn’t work. Hear My Baby was the only one that gave me the sound I was looking for.”

So if you’re wondering whether Hear My Baby is legit, the answer is yes — but with the honesty that every pregnancy is different, and patience matters. The app doesn’t promise perfection. What it does promise is a safe, joyful way to connect with your baby at home.

👉 Download Hear My Baby on the App Store

Want to explore more? Visit our Baby Heartbeat Hub for guides on how to listen, when to start, and what makes Hear My Baby different from dopplers and free apps.