Comparison

Updraft vs Contraction Tracker & Timer

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

Head to head
About

Updraft

Features
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Updraft is a safe Swiss-based cloud platform for continuous app distribution and user insights. Use Updraft as your mobile app distribution platform and optimize your app release process. Upload and distribute new iOS beta and enterprise apps in a few seconds and distribute them to your testers. Updraft offers the following features for free: App Distribution Easily share your iOS beta or enterprise app with anyone using the public link or to a dedicated group of testers by using their e-mail. Testers are notified about new updates via in-app notifications. Beta testers are guided step-by-step through the installation process. Simple Feedback Process Updraft makes giving feedback on your iOS beta or enterprise apps as simple as possible. Testers just need to take a screenshot, draw on it and attach their notes. The feedback are automatically pushed to the project. This allows you to get useful user insights and feedback on your apps. Seamless Integration Updraft integrates with your IDE, therefore it can seamlessly be included in your continuous integration and deployment workflow. Updraft works with top tools such as Slack, Jenkins, Fastlane or Gitlab. Integrating Updraft makes automating your app distribution easy and fast. Swissness and Security All your app and user data is securely hosted on Swiss servers according to the Federal Data Protection Act and the GDPR. Updraft - mobile app distribution and beta testing has never been easier.

About

Contraction Tracker & Timer

Features
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Time your labor contractions with one tap. Start when a contraction begins, stop when it ends, and the app tracks how long each one lasts and how far apart they are. See your pattern at a glance: count, average duration and average interval for the last hour, plus a clear check for the 5-1-1 pattern (contractions about 5 minutes apart, lasting about 1 minute, for 1 hour). Calm, simple and easy to use with one hand, day or night. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start and stop each contraction with a single big button • Live timer with a calm breathing animation while a contraction is running • Time since your last contraction • Last-hour summary: number of contractions, average duration and interval • 5-1-1 pattern card that tells you when your contractions match the guideline • Rate the intensity of each contraction from 1 to 5 • History of the last 24 hours, grouped by day • Light and dark mode Timing is always free and unlimited. PREMIUM • Live timer on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Labor report to share with your doctor or midwife • Alert when your contractions match the 5-1-1, 4-1-1 or 3-1-1 pattern • Charts of duration and interval over time • Full history, beyond the last 24 hours • Separate sessions to keep false alarms apart from labor • Export your history as a CSV file Premium is a one-time purchase or a weekly subscription. This app is a timing tool and does not give medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor, midwife or birth center, and seek care right away if something feels wrong. Privacy Policy: https://www.enduranceapptitude.com/apps/contraction-tracker-timer/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Updraft3 screens
Contraction Tracker & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Updraft at none against Contraction Tracker & Timer's 7. Updraft also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Contraction Tracker & Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Contraction Tracker & Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Updraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Updraft ships an update every 7 months, Contraction Tracker & Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Updraft versus Contraction Tracker & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpdraftContraction Tracker & Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApps with love AGLucas Diaz

In-app purchases

None

Updraft

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Contraction Tracker & Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$0.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Premium Lifetime$3.99
  • Lifetime Premium (offer)$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99
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  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Updraft free?
Updraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contraction Tracker & Timer free?
Contraction Tracker & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Updraft or Contraction Tracker & Timer have ads?
Neither Updraft nor Contraction Tracker & Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Updraft or Contraction Tracker & Timer?
Updraft ships an update every 7 months, and Contraction Tracker & Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Updraft was updated on November 3, 2026 and Contraction Tracker & Timer on November 5, 2026.

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