# Contraction Counter and Timer vs Pumping Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pumping Tracker at 100% against Contraction Counter and Timer's 39%. Pumping Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Contraction Counter and Timer's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Counter and Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pumping Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pumping Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Counter and Timer has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Contraction Counter and Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pumping Tracker's.

Contraction Counter and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Pumping Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Counter and Timer | Pumping Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-counter-and-timer/id1487360089/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumping-tracker-milkly/id6814621440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) | [Nikita Mishin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775252734) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Counter and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-counter-and-timer/id1487360089)

Easily track the duration and intervals of your contractions to understand labor progression. Access helpful information about contractions and share a summary with your doctor.

**Highlights:** Smart contraction timer, Interval tracking, Labor information, Contraction history, Shareable reports, Labor progression alerts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction Counter, Timer VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Baby Kick Counter, Tracker VIP | $7.99 | per month |
| Contraction Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Contraction Counter Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Time Your Contractions! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Combines kick counter and contraction timer
- 👍 Beautiful layout
- 👍 Useful stats for doctor
- 👍 Can configure by myself

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Too many pop-ups
- 😞 Premium account suggestions intrusive
- 😞 Not worth the price
- 😞 Ineffective due to background limitations
- 😞 Timer pauses when app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-up suggesting premium account gets in the way
- Review and feedback buttons in the app don’t work
- Feedback button doesn't pop up
- Everything is still locked after purchasing

**Requested features**

- Ability to navigate away from the app and maintain a kick count session
- Ability to edit previous sessions
- Timer can continue counting even if the screen is locked or the app is running in background
- Allow counting kicks and timing contractions at the same time
- More insights on fetal movement beyond just kick counting


### Pumping Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumping-tracker-milkly/id6814621440)

Easily log breast milk pumping sessions and track your milk stash. Get reminders for your next pump and see your milk's FIFO order. Export data for your lactation consultant.

**Highlights:** Log pumping sessions quickly, Track milk stash by bag, FIFO milk order management, Customizable pump reminders, Live Activity and widgets, Export data to CSV/PDF

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraction Counter and Timer free?

Contraction Counter and Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pumping Tracker free?

Pumping Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contraction Counter and Timer or Pumping Tracker?

Pumping Tracker is rated higher. Contraction Counter and Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Pumping Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Contraction Counter and Timer or Pumping Tracker have ads?

Neither Contraction Counter and Timer nor Pumping Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contraction Counter and Timer or Pumping Tracker?

Contraction Counter and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pumping Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Contraction Counter and Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pumping Tracker on November 6, 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.*