# Freya vs Contraction Timer & Tracker

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freya | Contraction Timer & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freya-surge-timer/id1447509164/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-tracker/id1624921143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 56.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Positive Birth Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137760588) | [Wachanga LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521231523) |

## What reviewers say

### Freya

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Medical, #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


### Contraction Timer & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-tracker/id1624921143)

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.

**Highlights:** Contraction timing, Labor stage indicator, Easy to use interface, Track contraction patterns, Support for positive birth

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction timer | $4.99 | per month |
| Contractions Tracker Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Counter & Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contractions Tracker | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free to use
- 📊 Helpful for tracking contractions
- ⏱️ Accurately guided when to go to the hospital

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🔍 Intrusive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unreliable contraction tracking
- 🚫 No refund policy

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
- Inconsistent contraction tracking

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing and resuming contraction tracking
- Provide more detailed labor progress insights


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freya free?

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

### Is Contraction Timer & Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Freya or Contraction Timer & Tracker?

Contraction Timer & Tracker is rated higher. Freya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Contraction Timer & Tracker averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Freya or Contraction Timer & Tracker have ads?

Contraction Timer & Tracker shows ads; Freya does not.

### Which is updated more often, Freya or Contraction Timer & Tracker?

Freya ships an update every 2 months, and Contraction Timer & Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freya was updated on September 23, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Tracker on September 24, 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.*