# Studio Bloom vs GentleBirth Contraction Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: GentleBirth Contraction Timer at free with in-app purchases against Studio Bloom's subscription. GentleBirth Contraction Timer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Studio Bloom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (986 vs 91). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studio Bloom sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month and GentleBirth Contraction Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Studio Bloom against 4.7 for GentleBirth Contraction Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Bloom has 986 ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 96% and 95% positive.

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, GentleBirth Contraction Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Bloom | GentleBirth Contraction Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-bloom/id1383552296/reviews)** | [4.7 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentlebirth-contraction-timer/id1543780051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **986** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 94.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Bloom Method Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383552295) | [Positive Birth App Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499302191) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-bloom/id1383552296)

This app offers expert-led fitness programs and personalized coaching for expectant and new mothers. Access over 1,000 workouts, nutrition guides, and educational content to support your journey through motherhood.

**Highlights:** Expert-led pre and postnatal workouts, Personalized coaching, Extensive workout library (1000+ classes), Nutrition guides for motherhood phases, Apple Watch integration, Bodyweight-only classes, Educational content on pelvic floor and core

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Bloom Subscription | $28.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Studio Bloom Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging yet safe workouts
- 🧠 Excellent educational content
- 🤰 Tailored for all pregnancy stages
- 💪 Effective for core and pelvic floor strengthening
- 🤱 Helpful for postpartum recovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Navigation and search within app could be improved
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some
- 🕰️ Some foundational videos can feel repetitive or drawn out
- 🏠 Lack of offline access for workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues after app updates
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume workouts from where you left off
- More advanced workout options for experienced users
- Improved integration with fitness trackers
- Offline workout downloads


### GentleBirth Contraction Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentlebirth-contraction-timer/id1543780051)

This app helps track labor contractions with real-time monitoring, editing, and manual entry. It offers individualized audio labor coaching, background sound options, and visual charts to analyze trends. The app also provides notifications for when to go to the hospital or contact a care provider.

**Highlights:** Real-time contraction tracking, Manual contraction editing and addition, Individualized audio labor coaching, Customizable background sounds, Labor trend charts and statistics, Email surge history to care providers, Hospital arrival and care provider contact notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction Timer Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium - One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Discount Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Timer - Email Data | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🧘‍♀️ Guided meditation for contractions
- 😌 Calming voice and narration
- ⏱️ Easy contraction timing
- 📊 Helpful data tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😵 Insane amount of pop-ups
- 😵‍💫 Pop-ups persist after submission
- 🖱️ Poorly designed interface
- 🖱️ Unresponsive buttons
- 😵‍💫 Clunky app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-ups won't close without submission
- Pop-ups reappear after submission
- Buttons on bottom bar unresponsive or hard to hit
- Text doesn't fit screen
- Audio pauses when screen times out or app switches

**Requested features**

- Dark mode feature
- Option to live share with someone
- More varied coaching after 16 hours


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio Bloom free?

Studio Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GentleBirth Contraction Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studio Bloom or GentleBirth Contraction Timer?

Studio Bloom is rated higher. Studio Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 986 ratings, while GentleBirth Contraction Timer averages 4.7 from 91 ratings.

### Do Studio Bloom or GentleBirth Contraction Timer have ads?

GentleBirth Contraction Timer shows ads; Studio Bloom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Studio Bloom or GentleBirth Contraction Timer?

Studio Bloom ships an update monthly, and GentleBirth Contraction Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Studio Bloom was updated on September 23, 2026 and GentleBirth Contraction Timer on September 21, 2026.

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