Comparison

PsychChart vs Contraction Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PsychChart

Streamline client charting for mental health professionals with this HIPAA-compliant iPad app. Manage client files, diagnoses, documents, and billing securely. Offers encrypted backups and biometric access.

Highlights
  • HIPAA-compliant client charting
  • DSM-V (ICD-10) diagnosis coding
  • Secure client record storage
  • Encrypted PDF report generation
  • Insurance billing interaction
  • Biometric access support
Features
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Client charting has never been faster or easier for Psychologists and other mental health professionals. With PsychChart, you have your client files at your fingertips, on your iPad, while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Fully supports the new DSM-V (ICD-10) diagnosis coding. Updated with the CMS FY 2025 coding data. PsychChart can centralize all your client records. Your client's current status and ability to review their history quickly are always available. Store client release forms and documents encrypted and retained as part of their chart. Print client reports or mail password-encrypted PDF files. Easily interact with insurance billing companies. Record co-pays with automatic deductible tracking. Connects to your calendar to track client scheduling while maintaining client confidentiality: fully customizable reports, selection lists, and chart handling. Client records can be backed up to encrypted files. Archival of old sessions and inactive client migration is available as an add-on feature. Client data is protected with two levels of data encryption with password access. On devices equipped with TouchID or FaceID, PsychChart supports Biometric access for either or both passwords. It fully supports light and dark modes and multiple windows if supported by your iPad. Four clients are included without cost. You may upgrade to unlimited clients as a one-time payment. We do not include advertisements and do not require an internet connection. PsychChart, as a medical application (EAR99), is exempt from export restrictions.

About

Contraction Timer

This app helps expectant mothers track labor contractions with one-tap simplicity. It provides real-time statistics, breathing guidance, and helpful advice on when to seek medical attention. An optional premium upgrade offers advanced features like data export and a hospital bag checklist.

Highlights
  • One-tap contraction tracking
  • Automatic duration and interval measurement
  • Real-time statistics
  • Intensity logging
  • Breathing guidance with music
  • Data export (CSV/PDF)
  • Hospital bag checklist
Features
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Nest - Your simple and reliable contraction timer Track labor with confidence. Nest is a contraction timer designed to support moms-to-be when it matters most - with one-tap tracking, calming breathing guidance, and clear insights. With just one tap, start and stop contractions and Nest does the rest: • Automatically measures contraction duration and time between contractions • Shows real-time stats: contractions per hour, average duration, and average interval • Lets you add intensity to better understand your progress • Provides helpful guidance: irregular contractions, when to keep tracking, and when it may be time to go to the hospital • Includes a breathing mode with relaxing music and guided cues to inhale and exhale through each contraction Upgrade to Premium (one-time purchase) to unlock advanced tools: • Full contraction history (access all past sessions) • Export your data as CSV or PDF to share with your doctor or midwife • Contraction charts to follow your progress (duration, interval, intensity) • Customizable hospital bag checklist to help you prepare for the big day No ads. Simple, supportive, and built for the moment you need it. Stay calm, stay prepared - with Nest, you’ll know exactly when it’s time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Contraction Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PsychChart at every 5 weeks against Contraction Timer's every 5 months. PsychChart also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Contraction Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PsychChart sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Contraction Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PsychChart against 5.0 for Contraction Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PsychChart ships an update every 5 weeks, Contraction Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PsychChart versus Contraction Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPsychChartContraction Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB101 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTech For Tomorrow, Inc.Nina Petit

Customer experience

PsychChart

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Contraction Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PsychChart

One-time6
  • 2023 Diagnosis coding by CMS$4.99
  • 2024 Diagnosis coding by CMS$4.99
  • 2025 Diagnosis coding by CMS$4.99
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  • Data archiver feature$9.99
  • Unlimited Clients Upgrade$29.99
  • Unlimited client upgrade$29.99
1 purchases

Contraction Timer

One-time1
  • Nest Premium – Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is PsychChart free?
PsychChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contraction Timer free?
Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PsychChart or Contraction Timer?
PsychChart and Contraction Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PsychChart or Contraction Timer have ads?
Neither PsychChart nor Contraction Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PsychChart or Contraction Timer?
PsychChart ships an update every 5 weeks, and Contraction Timer every 5 months. Most recently, PsychChart was updated on October 12, 2026 and Contraction Timer on September 29, 2026.

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