Contraction Timer + vs BabyPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Track contraction duration and intervals
- Graphic display of interval changes
- Meditation and breathing aids
- Handbook on contractions and labor
- Saves labor history across restarts
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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.
BabyPulse
This app allows expectant parents to listen to and record their baby's heartbeat in real-time. It also offers features for tracking pregnancy progress, fetal movements, and postpartum recovery.
- Pregnancy ovulation calculator
- Record baby's heartbeat
- Listen to heartbeat in real-time
- Track abdominal circumference
- Log contractions and fetal kicks
- Postpartum Kegel training
- Share recordings with loved ones
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Embark on an extraordinary journey of parenthood with BabyPulse, the innovative app that brings you closer to your little one's every pulse. Designed with love, our app transforms your smartphone into a personal tracking tool, allowing you to experience the wonders of your baby's development from the comfort of your own home. Planning | Training | Tracking ===== Key Features ===== 1. Pregnancy ovulation calculator and planning 2. Record the fetus and mother's body beats 3. Listen to the beats sound with headphones in real-time 4. Log the daily abdominal circumference and changes of pregnant women 5. Pleasant nature music to relax mother and baby 6. Log & track contractions and fetal-kick 7. Postpartum Kegel training ======================= Share the Joy with Loved Ones Want to share this precious moment with your partner, family, or friends? BabyPulse makes it easy to record and share your baby's pulse with just a few clicks. Create lasting memories by sending personalized pulse recordings via email, social media, or directly within the app. Track Your Baby's Growth BabyPulse is more than just a listening tool – it's a trusted partner in ensuring your baby's health and well-being. Download BabyPulse today and embark on a journey of love, discovery, and connection with your baby's every pulse. Experience the joy of parenthood in a whole new way. ****** Disclaimer ****** - BabyPulse records body pulse sound and is not a medical product. ****** Privacy Protection ****** - BabyPulse only logs body pulses and does not log ambient voices. The records are only saved locally on your phone and are not uploaded to any server or third party. ========================== Auto-renewing subscriptions with the following specifications ========================== -- Subscription period Premium Features (1 Week) Premium Features (1 Month) Premium Features (1 Year ) Prices may vary depending on promotional offers. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. - If you reinstall the app, you can restore the purchased benefits through “Restore”. == Privacy Policy & Terms of Use == http://afibcheck.plus1health.com/privacy/privacy_policy_EUAL_babysound.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contraction Timer + at 77% against BabyPulse's 8%. Contraction Timer + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). BabyPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. BabyPulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Contraction Timer + asks for nothing beyond the download.
Contraction Timer + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer + has 2.1K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Contraction Timer +'s written reviews are positive against 8% of BabyPulse's.
Contraction Timer + ships an update every 7 months, BabyPulse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contraction Timer + | BabyPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Hendren | Shenzhen Plus1Health Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Contraction Timer +
BabyPulse
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
BabyPulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Contraction Timer +
No in-app purchases
BabyPulse
- Premium Features (1 Week)$1.997 Days
- Premium Features (1 month)$6.991 Month
- Premium Features (1 Year)$69.991 Year
- Unlock Premium (Permanent)$99.99
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