Comparison

Freya vs Neo Hypnobirthing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hypnobirthing-friendly surge timer
  • Guided relaxations and breathing techniques
  • Surge and contraction tracking
  • Labor established notification
  • Pregnancy relaxation and practice
  • Multilingual support
Features
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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!

About

Neo Hypnobirthing

This program supports expectant parents through pregnancy and childbirth with guided sessions, weekly goals, and affirmations. It offers relaxation and visualization exercises to build confidence and a deeper connection with the baby.

Highlights
  • Guided pregnancy and childbirth sessions
  • Weekly goals for preparation
  • Daily positive affirmations
  • Over 30 relaxation exercises
  • Meditations, visualizations, and breathing exercises
  • Partner exercises
Features
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Neo Hypnobirthing - our programme inspires you to take charge of your pregnancy whenever and wherever you choose. Every journey to parenthood is different, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way – from conception to birth. What’s Included: Through the application of well-rounded sessions, weekly goals, and inspiring affirmations, you will begin to feel more confident. With over 30 different relaxation exercises, you can prepare your mind and body for labour, while forming a deeper connection with your pre-born. Being able to set weekly goals will help you gain control your pregnancy and accomplish whatever you put your mind to. Daily affirmations will remind you of the positivity and power that your body holds. The hypnobirthing programme will guide you to recognise and trust that your body can manage the birthing process. Benefits of Neo Hypnobirthing: - Be confident in your body’s natural ability - Feel more connected to your birthing experience - Build a bond with your baby - Feel more calm during the birthing process - Weekly goals to prepare for your birth - Daily affirmations to promote positivity - Autonomy over your pregnancy journey The sessions are divided into four categories: - Meditations exercises - Visualisations exercises - Breathing exercises - Partner exercises

Screenshots

Freya4 screens
Neo Hypnobirthing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neo Hypnobirthing at Free against Freya's $5.99. Neo Hypnobirthing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Freya's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 2) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Neo Hypnobirthing is free to download; Freya costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neo Hypnobirthing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freya has 173 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Freya's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neo Hypnobirthing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Freya versus Neo Hypnobirthing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreyaNeo Hypnobirthing
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (173 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings173 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB543 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Positive Birth Company Ltd.Pulse Digital

Customer experience

Freya

All ratings172 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.9%

Neo Hypnobirthing

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Neo Hypnobirthing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Freya

No in-app purchases

None

Neo Hypnobirthing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freya free?
Freya costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neo Hypnobirthing free?
Neo Hypnobirthing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Freya or Neo Hypnobirthing?
Neo Hypnobirthing is rated higher. Freya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Neo Hypnobirthing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Freya or Neo Hypnobirthing have ads?
Neither Freya nor Neo Hypnobirthing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freya or Neo Hypnobirthing?
Freya ships an update every 2 months, and Neo Hypnobirthing every 2 months. Most recently, Freya was updated on October 29, 2026 and Neo Hypnobirthing on October 5, 2026.

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