Comparison

Freya vs Contraction Timer ™

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
Currently charting
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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

Contraction Timer ™

Easily monitor labor patterns with a simple, intuitive interface. Log contractions with a single tap to gain smart insights into duration and frequency. Share your progress with your care team for informed support during your birthing journey.

Highlights
  • One-tap contraction tracking
  • Smart insights on duration and frequency
  • Simple, distraction-free design
  • Share and export contraction data
  • Monitor labor patterns
Features
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Track your contractions easily and stay informed. Contraction Timer™ helps you monitor your labor patterns with clarity and calm. Whether you’re timing your first contraction or in active labor, the clean, intuitive design makes it simple to log each contraction with a single tap. Why parents love Contraction Timer™ • One-Tap Tracking: Start or stop your timer instantly. • Smart Insights: View patterns for duration, frequency, and timing. • Simple, Distraction-Free Design: Focus on what matters most. • Steady Support: Stay organized and aware throughout your labor journey. • Share & Export Data: Easily send your contraction history to your care team or birth partner. Contraction Timer™ is designed to give you confidence and peace of mind as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. Join thousands of expecting parents who use Contraction Timer™ to track their progress and stay calm, focused, and ready. Terms & Conditions https://twistedsociety.github.io/ct-tos.html Privacy Policy https://twistedsociety.github.io/ct-pp.html Disclaimer Contraction Timer™ is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any concerns about your pregnancy or labor.

Screenshots

Freya4 screens
Contraction Timer ™2 screens

Verdict

The call

Freya and Contraction Timer ™ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Freya's written reviews are positive against 0% of Contraction Timer ™'s. Freya also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). Contraction Timer ™'s advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Contraction Timer ™ is free to download; Freya costs $5.99 up front. Contraction Timer ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Freya asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Freya against 4.6 for Contraction Timer ™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Freya's written reviews are positive against 0% of Contraction Timer ™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Freya versus Contraction Timer ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreyaContraction Timer ™
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (172 ratings)4.6 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better162
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Positive Birth Company Ltd.Twisted Society AB

Customer experience

Freya

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

Contraction Timer ™

All ratings162 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Contraction Timer ™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Freya

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Contraction Timer ™

Subscriptions1
  • Contraction Timer Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Contraction Timer Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Freya free?
Freya costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contraction Timer ™ free?
Contraction Timer ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Freya or Contraction Timer ™?
Contraction Timer ™ is rated higher. Freya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Contraction Timer ™ averages 4.6 from 162 ratings.
Do Freya or Contraction Timer ™ have ads?
Neither Freya nor Contraction Timer ™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freya or Contraction Timer ™?
Freya ships an update every 2 months, and Contraction Timer ™ every 2 months. Most recently, Freya was updated on September 26, 2026 and Contraction Timer ™ on September 16, 2026.

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