Comparison

Contraction Counter CM 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

Contraction Counter CM

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
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CMate is an application to track labor contractions. It's really easy to use to, just press the start/stop button at the top of the home screen and the app will automatically generate a list of contractions - pre-filled with duration, gap and time. Features: - Start and stop button for measuring labor contractions - Display of time/gap/duration in list form below the start/stop button - Deleting of list items - Option in settings to stop the screen from sleeping - Multiple accent color choices(not just pink!) - Continuation: even if you close the app you can come back to it and your last time will still be kept. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/video-converter-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Contraction Timer

Effortlessly time labor contractions with a single tap from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or hands-free via Siri. This free app helps you track duration, intervals, and frequency to identify patterns and know when to seek medical help.

Highlights
  • One-tap contraction tracking
  • Apple Watch app
  • Lock Screen & Home Screen widgets
  • Siri hands-free timing
  • Clear timeline view
  • Smart regularity notifications
  • Private and secure
Features
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Completely FREE to use — no ads, no paywalls Take the stress out of timing contractions. With Labora Contraction Timer, you can track every contraction with just one tap — right from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or even hands-free with Siri.  No fumbling when the moment hits. From the first gentle tightenings to active labor, Labora keeps you calm, confident, and in control.  Track how long contractions last, how far apart they are, and how often they come — so you can see patterns and know when it’s time to call your midwife or head to the hospital. Why parents choose Labora: - One-tap tracking — start & stop instantly - Apple Watch app for quick timing on your wrist - Lock Screen & Home Screen widgets for fast access - Siri support for hands-free timing - Clear timeline showing duration & intervals - Smart notifications when contractions are regular - Private & secure — no account, no data uploads Created by a mom, for moms.

Screenshots

Contraction Counter CM4 screens
Contraction Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contraction Timer at 100% against Contraction Counter CM's 52%. Contraction Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Contraction Counter CM's advantage is ratings volume (912 vs 85) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Contraction Counter CM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Contraction Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Contraction Counter CM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contraction Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contraction Counter CM ships an update every 5 weeks, Contraction Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Contraction Counter CM versus Contraction Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction Counter CMContraction Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (912 ratings)5.0 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912 — better85
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan HollandPanittha Suwannajang

Customer experience

Contraction Counter CM

All ratings912 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative37.0%

Contraction Timer

All ratings85 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Contraction Counter CM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezes repeatedly
  • Takes long time to load
  • Ads prevent accurate timing
  • Military time cannot be changed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit recorded times
  • Option to manually add contraction times
  • Customizable background color
  • Ability to print contraction log

Contraction Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Contraction Counter CM

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium(Lifetime)$24.99
3 purchases

Contraction Timer

One-time3
  • Optional Support - Small$3.49
  • Optional Support - Medium$13.00
  • Optional Support - Large$35.00

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 85 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 September 21, 2026 and Contraction Timer on September 25, 2026.

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