hBoard vs Contraction Timer & Kick Count
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
hBoard
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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.
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.
- Smart contraction timer
- One-tap tracking
- Baby kick counter
- Fetal movement visualization
- Hospital bag checklist
- Midwife-friendly PDF export
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | hBoard | Contraction Timer & Kick Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GENTUS SISTEMAS MEDICOS LTDA | Erkan Can |
In-app purchases
hBoard
No in-app purchases
Contraction Timer & Kick Count
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
Questions
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