Comparison

Contraction Timer +؜ vs Popsicle

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

Popsicle

Features
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적어두긴 해야 하는데, 영원히 갖고 있긴 싫은 것들. 주차 위치. 게스트 와이파이 비번. 택배함 코드. 호텔 방 번호. 오늘만 쓰는 출입 코드. 메모 앱에 적으면 이틀 뒤엔 쓰레기가 되어 영원히 쌓입니다. Popsicle은 처음부터 녹을 것을 전제로 얼려둡니다. 그래서 정리할 필요가 없습니다. 저장은 2초 • 잠금화면·컨트롤 센터·Action Button에서 바로 진입 — 앱을 찾을 필요 없음 • 카톡으로 받은 비번은 공유시트로, 걸으면서는 Siri로 • 주차·와이파이·코드를 자동으로 알아보고 어울리는 수명을 미리 골라둠 회수는 0초 • 살아있는 메모는 잠금화면 위젯에 항상 떠 있음 — 폰을 드는 순간 눈앞에 • 주차 위치는 Live Activity로 잠금화면 상단과 Dynamic Island에 상주 (Pro) 만료는 부드럽게 • 3시간 / 오늘까지 / 3일 / 1주 중 하나로 얼려두면 때가 되면 알아서 녹음 • 녹은 메모도 24시간 안엔 다시 얼릴 수 있음 — 그 뒤엔 기기에서 완전히 삭제 당신의 비번은 당신 것 • 100% 로컬. 서버 없음, 계정 없음, 수집하는 데이터 0 • 비번·코드는 잠금화면에서 자동으로 가려짐 • 녹은 메모는 디스크에서 실제로 사라지고, iCloud 백업에도 남지 않음 Popsicle Pro (일회성 구매, 구독 아님): Live Activity·Dynamic Island 상주, 사진 메모, 녹기 전 알림.

Screenshots

Contraction Timer +؜4 screens
Popsicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contraction Timer +؜ at none against Popsicle's 1. Contraction Timer +؜ also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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. Popsicle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Contraction Timer +؜ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Contraction Timer +؜ versus Popsicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction Timer +؜Popsicle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDavid HendrenDeukhwan Cho

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

Popsicle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Contraction Timer +؜

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Popsicle

One-time1
  • Popsicle Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Contraction Timer +؜ free?
Contraction Timer +؜ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popsicle free?
Popsicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Contraction Timer +؜ or Popsicle have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer +؜ nor Popsicle shows ads.

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