# Cry Analyzer vs Contraction Timer & Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Contraction Timer & Tracker at 4.8 against Cry Analyzer's 4.0. Contraction Timer & Tracker also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 93). Cry Analyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cry Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Contraction Timer & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Tracker has 1.4K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Cry Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Contraction Timer & Tracker's.

Cry Analyzer ships an update every 3 weeks, Contraction Timer & Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cry Analyzer | Contraction Timer & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cry-analyzer-baby-translator/id1303091708/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-tracker/id1624921143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [First Ascent](https://appshunter.io/developer/695577847) | [Wachanga LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521231523) |

## What reviewers say

### Cry Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cry-analyzer-baby-translator/id1303091708)

This app helps parents understand their baby's needs by analyzing cry sounds. It identifies reasons for crying, such as hunger, sleepiness, or discomfort, with over 80% accuracy. Track your baby's crying patterns and get personalized insights to soothe them more effectively.

**Highlights:** Analyzes baby cries for emotional state, Predicts reasons for crying (hunger, sleep, pain), Over 80% accuracy, Personalized cry analysis, Tracks baby's crying records, Supports multiple languages

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Analysis | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited analysis | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Cry Analyzer | $3.99 | 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 Cry Analyzer free?

Cry Analyzer 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, Cry Analyzer or Contraction Timer & Tracker?

Contraction Timer & Tracker is rated higher. Cry Analyzer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Contraction Timer & Tracker averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Cry Analyzer or Contraction Timer & Tracker have ads?

Both Cry Analyzer and Contraction Timer & Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cry Analyzer or Contraction Timer & Tracker?

Cry Analyzer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Contraction Timer & Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Cry Analyzer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Tracker on October 25, 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.*