# Contraction Counter CM vs Contraction Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Contraction Timer at 5.0 against Contraction Counter CM's 4.6. Contraction Counter CM's advantage is ratings volume (912 vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Counter CM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Contraction Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contraction Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Counter CM has 912 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contraction Counter CM ships an update every 5 weeks, Contraction Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Counter CM | Contraction Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-counter-cm/id1304873525/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-pregnancy/id6449134360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **912** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041851744) | [Appsy Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772913485) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Counter CM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-counter-cm/id1304873525)

Easily track labor contractions with a simple start/stop timer. Automatically records duration, gap, and time for each contraction. Offers features like list item deletion, screen sleep prevention, and accent color customization.

**Highlights:** Start/stop contraction timer, Automatic duration, gap, and time logging, List of recorded contractions, Delete recorded contractions, Prevent screen from sleeping, Customizable accent colors, Session continuation after closing app

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium(Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Useful for tracking contractions
- 🚀 Worked great during labor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🔍 Ads disrupt usage
- 🔍 Inaccurate contraction timing
- 🔍 Cannot edit or manually add times

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes repeatedly
- Takes long time to load
- Ads prevent accurate timing
- Military time cannot be changed

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit recorded times
- Option to manually add contraction times
- Customizable background color
- Ability to print contraction log


### Contraction Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-pregnancy/id6449134360)

Easily track labor contractions with a simple interface to record duration and frequency. Receive timely notifications for hospital visits. This app is a helpful tool for expectant mothers navigating labor.

**Highlights:** Simple contraction tracking, Record duration and frequency, Timely hospital visit notifications, View complete contraction history, Define contraction intensity, Update and remove contractions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Semester | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Contractions Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contractions Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |
| Contractions Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraction Counter CM free?

Contraction Counter CM 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, Contraction Counter CM or Contraction Timer?

Contraction Timer is rated higher. Contraction Counter CM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 912 ratings, while Contraction Timer averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Contraction Counter CM or Contraction Timer have ads?

Neither Contraction Counter CM nor Contraction Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contraction Counter CM or Contraction Timer?

Contraction Counter CM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Contraction Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Contraction Counter CM was updated on November 11, 2026 and Contraction Timer on November 12, 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.*