# Time for baby vs Contraction Timer & Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contraction Timer & Tracker at 56% against Time for baby's 0%. Contraction Timer & Tracker also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). Time for baby's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time for baby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Contraction Timer & Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time for baby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Tracker has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Time for baby's written reviews are positive against 56% of Contraction Timer & Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time for baby ships an update fortnightly, Contraction Timer & Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time for baby | Contraction Timer & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-for-baby/id1157360641/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-tracker/id1624921143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noltepointer AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/947297241) | [Wachanga LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521231523) |

## What reviewers say

### Time for baby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-for-baby/id1157360641)

This app helps track labor contractions by recording their duration and frequency. It provides visual data on contraction patterns and generates a birth story. Premium features offer advanced statistics and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Contraction tracking, Contraction curve visualization, Picture taking, Contraction rating, Detailed statistics, Birth story creation, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time For Baby Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Contraction Timer & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-tracker/id1624921143)

Easily time and track your contractions during labor. This app helps expectant mothers determine their stage of labor based on contraction patterns, aiming for a positive birth experience.

**Highlights:** Contraction timing, Labor stage indicator, Easy to use interface, Track contraction patterns, Support for positive birth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $4.99 | per month |
| Contractions Tracker Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contractions Tracker | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free to use
- 📊 Helpful for tracking contractions
- ⏱️ Accurately guided when to go to the hospital

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🔍 Intrusive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unreliable contraction tracking
- 🚫 No refund policy

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
- Inconsistent contraction tracking

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing and resuming contraction tracking
- Provide more detailed labor progress insights


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time for baby free?

Time for baby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contraction Timer & Tracker free?

Contraction Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time for baby or Contraction Timer & Tracker?

Time for baby is rated higher. Time for baby averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Contraction Timer & Tracker averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Time for baby or Contraction Timer & Tracker have ads?

Contraction Timer & Tracker shows ads; Time for baby does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time for baby or Contraction Timer & Tracker?

Time for baby ships an update fortnightly, and Contraction Timer & Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time for baby was updated on August 28, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*