Freya vs Contraction Timer ™
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 ™
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.
- One-tap contraction tracking
- Smart insights on duration and frequency
- Simple, distraction-free design
- Share and export contraction data
- Monitor labor patterns
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freya | Contraction Timer ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (172 ratings) | 4.6 (162 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | 162 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Positive Birth Company Ltd. | Twisted Society AB |
Customer experience
Freya
Contraction Timer ™
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
Freya
No in-app purchases
Contraction Timer ™
- Contraction Timer Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Contraction Timer Lifetime$0.99
Questions
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