Comparison

Contraction Timer +؜ vs Mother Box

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

Head to head
About

Contraction Timer +؜

Easily track the duration and frequency of your contractions. This app records labor history, displays progress graphically, and offers guided breathing exercises. It also includes a handbook with information on contractions and labor.

Highlights
  • Track contraction duration and intervals
  • Graphic display of interval changes
  • Meditation and breathing aids
  • Handbook on contractions and labor
  • Saves labor history across restarts
Features
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Contraction Timer + helps you time your contractions. Simply press the start button when the contraction starts and the stop button when the contraction ends. Contraction Timer will keep a history of when each contraction started, how long it lasted, and the frequency between each one. Your full labor history and contraction progress will be saved regardless of whether you restart the application during your labor, or restart the entire device. There is no need to keep this application open the whole time. Main functions: - Tracking the duration of contractions and the intervals between them. - Graphic display of interval change. - Sounds and visual effects for meditation and proper breathing. - Handbook and answers to questions about contractions and labor. This App is not intended for medical use, or to replace the advice of a trained medical doctor. We disclaim any liability for the decisions you make based on this information, which is provided to you on a general information basis only and not as a substitute for personalized medical advice. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, consult with your doctor or midwife.

About

Mother Box

Features
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Mother Box - Papinhas e Dicas para Mamães e Bebês Descubra o aplicativo mais completo para ajudar mamães e papais a prepararem refeições saudáveis e deliciosas para seus bebês! Com o Mother Box, você tem tudo o que precisa para cuidar da alimentação do seu pequeno, direto na palma da mão. Destaques do app: - Mais de 1.300 receitas de papinhas saudáveis, doces e salgadas. - Cadastre suas próprias receitas e personalize o app! - Papinhas para todas as refeições: almoço, jantar e até lanches com frutas. - Lista detalhada de ingredientes e modo de preparo simples e prático. - Busque receitas por ingredientes específicos, como cereais, hortaliças, proteínas e muito mais. - Adicione alimentos proibidos para garantir segurança na alimentação do seu bebê. Mais benefícios para você: - Mais de 1.000 dúvidas de mamães respondidas por especialistas. - Informações completas sobre os principais alimentos usados: saiba como comprar, conservar, os benefícios, riscos e quando oferecer ao seu bebê. - eBooks Mother Box é o seu aliado no dia a dia, ajudando você a oferecer o melhor para o seu filho com praticidade e segurança. Baixe agora e torne a alimentação do seu bebê um momento especial e cheio de carinho!

Screenshots

Contraction Timer +؜4 screens
Mother Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mother Box at fortnightly against Contraction Timer +؜'s every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contraction Timer +؜ ships an update every 7 months, Mother Box fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Contraction Timer +؜ versus Mother Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction Timer +؜Mother Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDavid HendrenDavid Ramos Moreira

Bugs and requests

Contraction Timer +؜

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing text on the screen
  • Inaccurate contraction interval calculations
  • Failure to record contraction data

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to track contraction intensity
  • Background tracking of contractions
  • Option to mute sounds

Mother Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Contraction Timer +؜

No in-app purchases

None

Mother Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contraction Timer +؜ free?
Contraction Timer +؜ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mother Box free?
Mother Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Contraction Timer +؜ or Mother Box have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer +؜ nor Mother Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer +؜ or Mother Box?
Contraction Timer +؜ ships an update every 7 months, and Mother Box fortnightly. Most recently, Contraction Timer +؜ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mother Box on October 5, 2026.

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