Comparison

hBoard vs Contraction Timer & Kick Count

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

Head to head
About

hBoard

Features
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This application will work along hBoard for Labor & Delivery units that controls the progress of a labor and delivery including nursing, physicians and anesthesiologists assigned to each patient or to the entire unit and will also control clinical data during the admission up to the neonate delivery, including cervical exam, partogram, membranes, pain scale, gestational age, parity and gravidity, notes, file attachments and all medical data for healthcare providers to provide a excellent patient care. The main application will be hanging on a wall of the Labor & Delivery Unit and the users will use their mobile devices to interact with the main application.

About

Contraction Timer & Kick Count

This app helps expectant mothers track fetal movements and time labor contractions. It offers smart contraction timing, baby kick counting with pattern recognition, and a hospital bag checklist. Designed for the third trimester, it aims to bring calm to the pregnancy journey and is midwife-friendly.

Highlights
  • Smart contraction timer
  • One-tap tracking
  • Baby kick counter
  • Fetal movement visualization
  • Hospital bag checklist
  • Midwife-friendly PDF export
Features
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Time your contractions. Count every kick. Know exactly when to go to hospital. Your third-trimester companion — precise, private, and built for the moments that matter most. SMART CONTRACTION TIMER Know the difference between Braxton Hicks and active labor in real time. The NHS 5-1-1 rule is built in — the app tells you when contractions are frequent enough to head to hospital. • Time each surge: start-to-start and duration • Automatic Braxton Hicks vs active labor distinction • Apple Watch support for hands-free timing during contractions BABY KICK COUNTER One tap. Instant pattern visualization. Daily fetal movement tracking made effortless. • Set custom session goals • See kick patterns over time at a glance • Share movement logs with your midwife or OB BIRTH PREP TOOLS Everything for the final weeks in one place. • Curated hospital bag checklist — nothing forgotten • Export complete contraction & kick history as PDF • Share reports directly with your care team PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your pregnancy data stays on your device. No account required. No cloud sync. No ads. Ever. Download free. Start tracking in seconds. Because every kick counts. SUBSCRIPTION Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription (weekly or yearly) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

hBoard3 screens
Contraction Timer & Kick Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hBoard at none against Contraction Timer & Kick Count's 2. hBoard also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer & Kick Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. hBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hBoard ships an update every 2 weeks, Contraction Timer & Kick Count every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
hBoard versus Contraction Timer & Kick Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhBoardContraction Timer & Kick Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGENTUS SISTEMAS MEDICOS LTDAErkan Can

In-app purchases

None

hBoard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Contraction Timer & Kick Count

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is hBoard free?
hBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contraction Timer & Kick Count free?
Contraction Timer & Kick Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do hBoard or Contraction Timer & Kick Count have ads?
Neither hBoard nor Contraction Timer & Kick Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hBoard or Contraction Timer & Kick Count?
hBoard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Contraction Timer & Kick Count every 4 months. Most recently, hBoard was updated on September 28, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Kick Count on October 10, 2026.

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