Freya vs Contraction Timer & Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freya
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.
- Hypnobirthing-friendly surge timer
- Guided relaxations and breathing techniques
- Surge and contraction tracking
- Labor established notification
- Pregnancy relaxation and practice
- Multilingual support
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Meet Freya, the world’s first hypnobirthing-friendly birth timer, brought to you by The Positive Birth Company. This award-winning birth timer supports you through labour, coaching you through every single surge (or contraction) with a simple breathing technique and guided relaxations. Put hypnobirthing techniques into practice during pregnancy, labour and childbirth Relax between surges with a mix of guided relaxations, positive affirmations, gentle music and calming visualisations Birth timer that keeps track of surges, logging each surge or contraction so you can see how frequently they are coming and how long they are lasting Receive a notification from Freya when your labour is established and it might be a good time to call your midwife Use Freya during pregnancy to practice breathing techniques and relaxation Available in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian Never birth alone with Freya by your side. TRACK YOUR SURGES In hypnobirthing we refer to contractions as surges, because a ‘surge’ more accurately describes the sensation you’ll experience when in labour. Freya is the ONLY hypnobirthing-friendly contraction timer on the app store, designed specifically with hypnobirthing mums in mind, using appropriate terminology, but can be used by anyone. If you would like to know more about Hypnobirthing, follow The Positive Birth Company on Instagram or Tik Tok where we share loads of free resources to make your birth better. PREPARE FOR BIRTH You can use this birth timer in pregnancy to help you relax and prepare for childbirth. In fact the more you practice your breathing and listen to the guided relaxations and positive affirmations, the more familiar they will become and the more effective they will be at helping you relax when it comes to birth. Positive affirmations have been proven to change the way your mind works and listening regularly will help you feel less anxious and more confident in the lead up to birth. You can practice daily and then reset the surge history whenever you like. THE SCIENCE We know the more relaxed you are during birth, the more oxytocin you will produce. Oxytocin helps your uterus to work efficiently, making labour faster and more comfortable. LIFESKILLS Freya can be used for pregnancy and post-birth relaxation, any time you feel you could benefit from taking some deep breaths or need some help finding your zen. Everything you learn - mindfulness exercises and breathing techniques - are skills for life. If you have any questions or spot any pesky bugs lurking about the place please do let us know at hello@thepositivebirthcompany.com WHAT YOU’LL GET: - iPhone and Apple Watch app - Timer to record your surges (also known as a contraction timer) and let you know when you’re in established labour - Coaching audio to keep your mind focused on breathing through each surge and the ability to switch between 4 and 8 breath counts or 3 and 6, or turn the counting off altogether. - 4 different birth coach voices - Guided relaxations, positive affirmations and soothing visuals to help keep you relaxed between surges - A gentle expanding visualisation that you can use to sync your breathing - Option to record your own music, visualisations or relaxation tracks - You can listen to your own playlist on a third party app (such as Spotify) whilst still using the Freya app to keep track of your surges and coach you through each one. - A detailed log of your surges over time, so you can track your progress through labour, reset this after you practice breathwork at any time - Ability to easily share the log with your birth partner, midwife or doula - Coaching created by renowned hypnobirthing expert Siobhan Miller, founder of The Positive Birth Company Download the ONLY hypnobirthing-friendly birth timer on the App Store and prepare to meet your baby in the best possible way, feeling calm and confident, relaxed and happy!
Contraction Timer & Tracker
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.
- Contraction timing
- Labor stage indicator
- Easy to use interface
- Track contraction patterns
- Support for positive birth
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The best Contraction Counter App for a positive birth experience. This App has been designed for mothers facing childbirth to time the contractions easily. Just time several contractions and the app will tell you what stage of labor you are in. Millions of pregnant women around the world have become mothers using our apps. We want to hear about your experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any feedback or questions. Email us at team@wachanga.com or contact support within the App. IMPORTANT: This app does not provide medical advice. Our recommendations are based on standard indicators. Your labor may occur differently. Always consult your doctor to orient yourself in terms of contraction frequency and duration. Private Policy - https://wachanga.com/privacy Terms of Use - https://wachanga.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Contraction Timer & Tracker at Free against Freya's $5.99. Contraction Timer & Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Freya's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Contraction Timer & Tracker is free to download; Freya costs $5.99 up front. Contraction Timer & Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Freya asks for nothing beyond the download.
Contraction Timer & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Tracker has 1.3K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Freya's written reviews are positive against 56% of Contraction Timer & Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Freya ships an update every 2 months, Contraction Timer & Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freya | Contraction Timer & Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (172 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better | 56.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 172 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Positive Birth Company Ltd. | Wachanga LTD |
Customer experience
Freya
Contraction Timer & Tracker
User reviews
Freya
From 172 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙌 Helpful for labor and delivery
- 🧘♀️ Calming and relaxing audio
- 📊 Useful for tracking contractions
- 🤰 Great companion for hypnobirthing
- 🏆 Contributed to positive birth experiences
Room to improve
- 🤯 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🙄 Inaccurate contraction tracking
- 🤫 Difficult to pause/control audio
- 🤷♀️ Limited customization options
Contraction Timer & Tracker
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Free to use
- 📊 Helpful for tracking contractions
- ⏱️ Accurately guided when to go to the hospital
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🔍 Intrusive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unreliable contraction tracking
- 🚫 No refund policy
Bugs and requests
Freya
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recorded contractions being deleted unexpectedly
- App not properly detecting established labor
- Audio continuing to play even after app is closed
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Contraction Timer & Tracker
Reported bugs
2 issues- Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
- Inconsistent contraction tracking
Requested features
2 requests- Allow pausing and resuming contraction tracking
- Provide more detailed labor progress insights
In-app purchases
Freya
No in-app purchases
Contraction Timer & Tracker
- Contraction timer$0.997 Days
- Contraction timer$1.997 Days
- Contraction timer$2.997 Days
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- Contraction timer$3.997 Days
- Contraction timer$4.991 Month
- Contractions Tracker Premium$0.99
- Contraction Counter & Timer$1.99
- Contraction Counter & Timer$2.99
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- Contraction Counter & Timer$3.99
- Contraction Counter & Timer$4.99
- Contractions Tracker$6.99
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