Contraction Timer + vs 8 MDB Swing
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.
8 MDB Swing
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8 MDB Swing是一款通过蓝牙与摇摇床设备连接进行通讯,实现对摇摇床设备的音乐播放、音量等控制,实现对设备的多档位摇摆控制,定时唤醒的控制等功能
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Verdict
Contraction Timer + and 8 MDB Swing are too close to call on the numbers: across 4 compared parameters — price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Contraction Timer + ships an update every 7 months, 8 MDB Swing every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contraction Timer + | 8 MDB Swing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Hendren | Guangdong Supertech Electronic Industry Co., LTD |
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
8 MDB Swing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Contraction Timer +
No in-app purchases
8 MDB Swing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Contraction Timer + free?
Is 8 MDB Swing free?
Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer + or 8 MDB Swing?
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