# Christian Hypnobirthing vs Freya

The clearest difference is price: Christian Hypnobirthing at Free against Freya's $5.99. Christian Hypnobirthing also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 173). Freya's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#8 vs #42). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Christian Hypnobirthing is free to download; Freya costs $5.99 up front. Christian Hypnobirthing sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Freya asks for nothing beyond the download.

Christian Hypnobirthing holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christian Hypnobirthing has 1.9K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Christian Hypnobirthing's written reviews are positive against 92% of Freya's.

Christian Hypnobirthing ships an update monthly, Freya every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christian Hypnobirthing | Freya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christian-hypnobirthing/id1362809276/reviews)** | [4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freya-surge-timer/id1447509164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **98.0% of reviews** | 92.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #42 | **#8** |
| Size | 50 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gather Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633021239) | [The Positive Birth Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137760588) |

## What reviewers say

### Christian Hypnobirthing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christian-hypnobirthing/id1362809276)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app uses scripture-based audio tracks to help women achieve a more relaxed and comfortable birth experience. It combines hypnobirthing techniques with Christian faith to reduce fear and stress, promoting natural pain relief and a deeper connection with God and baby.

**Highlights:** Scripture-based audio tracks, Breathing and visualization exercises, Positive affirmations, Prayers for strength, Postpartum encouragement, Positive Birth section with videos

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 1-monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 3-monthly subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 12-monthly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for spiritual preparation
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing tracks
- 🙌 Empowering and confidence-building
- 🕊️ Peaceful and faith-filled experience
- 👶 Positive impact on birth experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Accent can be difficult to understand
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some
- 🔒 Locking users out after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Issues with accessing purchased content

**Requested features**

- More variety in track lengths
- Ability to repeat individual tracks
- Improved app navigation and design


### Freya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freya-surge-timer/id1447509164)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Medical, #147 Top Paid, #196 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app guides users through labor with hypnobirthing techniques, offering timed surge tracking, guided relaxations, and breathing exercises. It provides notifications for established labor and can be used during pregnancy for relaxation and practice.

**Highlights:** Hypnobirthing-friendly surge timer, Guided relaxations and breathing techniques, Surge and contraction tracking, Labor established notification, Pregnancy relaxation and practice, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helpful for labor and delivery
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing audio
- 📊 Useful for tracking contractions
- 🤰 Great companion for hypnobirthing
- 🏆 Contributed to positive birth experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🙄 Inaccurate contraction tracking
- 🤫 Difficult to pause/control audio
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded contractions being deleted unexpectedly
- App not properly detecting established labor
- Audio continuing to play even after app is closed

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific relaxation tracks
- Option to pause/mute audio without stopping the timer
- More detailed contraction analysis and patterns
- Apple Watch companion app for easier tracking
- Ability to edit or delete recorded contractions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christian Hypnobirthing free?

Christian Hypnobirthing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Freya free?

Freya costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Christian Hypnobirthing or Freya?

Christian Hypnobirthing is rated higher. Christian Hypnobirthing averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Freya averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

### Do Christian Hypnobirthing or Freya have ads?

Neither Christian Hypnobirthing nor Freya shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Christian Hypnobirthing or Freya?

Christian Hypnobirthing ships an update monthly, and Freya every 2 months. Most recently, Christian Hypnobirthing was updated on November 11, 2026 and Freya on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Christian Hypnobirthing or Freya?

Christian Hypnobirthing currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Freya at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*