Comparison

The Birth Deck vs HypnoBirthing+

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

Head to head
About

The Birth Deck

This app offers expecting parents doula-inspired tools, illustrations, and 50 techniques for a more comfortable childbirth experience. Learn evidence-based pain management, relaxation, and support methods through video tutorials and practical guidance.

Highlights
  • 50 labor comfort techniques
  • Video tutorials for each technique
  • Evidence-based pain management
  • Natural solutions for labor hurdles
  • Categories: Move, Massage, Mind, Support
  • Doula-inspired guidance
Features
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• Prepare Confidently for Childbirth – The Birth Deck App provides expecting parents with powerful doula tools, illustrations, and empowering birth affirmation cards to help women and their partner feel more connected and supported for a more holistic childbirth experience. • 50 Techniques to Comfort Someone in Labor - A thorough guide to labor preparation that covers topics like packing for the hospital, massage techniques, positions for active labor, positive affirmations, and so much more. The app is easy to understand and provides evidence-based pain management techniques whether you’re having an epidural, water birth, home birth, natural birth or C-Section. • A Full Birth Preparation App - Don't have time for a birth education course? No problem! Learn fun, practical, hands-on techniques for a more comfortable pregnancy and labor experience. Expecting parents will discover 4 categories of cards: Move, Massage, Mind, and Support. Choose from relaxation massages to relieve pain and muscle tension to meditations to ease the mind and body and reduce stress levels. • Video Tutorials – Find a video tutorial for every technique in The Birth Deck App so you can easily learn how to comfort someone in pregnancy and childbirth. The author, Sara Lyon, personally guides you through the techniques so that you will be confident using them in the labor room. • Solutions to Common Hurdles – The Birth Deck app provides natural solutions to the most common problems in labor like stalled contractions, back pain, hip pain and slow labor. Use these techniques alone or alongside pain medication in the hospital. Feeling lost in the middle of labor? Just check out Common Hurdles in your app and apply the techniques you see there. • The Author - With more than 15 years as a doula and childbirth educator, Sara Lyon, author and creator of The Birth Deck App has distilled her wisdom into the 50 most effective techniques for comforting a woman in labor. The Birth Deck is used by nurses in hundreds of hospitals and birth centers around the world to help educate families and nurses about reducing pain in childbirth. The Birth Deck has sold more than 25,000 copies worldwide, and her book You've Got This: Your Guide to Getting Comfortable with Labor is used by midwives, and doulas internationally for birth education. Sara's prenatal massage company, Glow Birth & Body, has locations in Chicago, New York City and Oakland. Terms of Use https://thebirthdeck.com/pages/policies

About

HypnoBirthing+

This app offers a guided experience for expectant mothers, providing calming audio sessions, practical birth tools, and positive affirmations to foster a sense of peace, confidence, and connection during pregnancy and labor. It aims to support emotional well-being and prepare mothers for a positive birthing experience.

Highlights
  • Hypnobirthing audio sessions
  • Labor guidance and breathing techniques
  • Positive affirmations
  • Pregnancy journaling
  • Offline listening
Features
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HypnoBirthing Plus: A calm and confident birth begins within. This app is your gentle companion throughout pregnancy, created to help you feel supported, informed and deeply connected to your body and your baby. Medical Disclaimer: HypnoBirthing Plus is designed to support relaxation, mindfulness and emotional well-being during pregnancy and birth. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult your midwife, doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding pregnancy, labor or birth. This app was designed with care and compassion for every mother. Whether you are early in your pregnancy or preparing for your birthing day, HypnoBirthing Plus guides you toward a state of peace, strength and trust. Through calming audio sessions, practical birth tools and positive affirmations, you can create a mindset that welcomes birth with confidence and softness. A calmer mind. A stronger body. A more empowered birth. Explore a complete library of hypnobirthing sessions that encourage relaxation, focus and emotional well-being. Each session is crafted to help you release tension, let go of fear and connect more deeply with your inner calm. When your birthing day arrives, the app supports you with dedicated tools that help you during every wave. From breathing techniques to soothing reassurance, everything is designed to help you stay centered and in rhythm with your body. Features: Powerful HypnoBirthing Audio Library: • Dozens of calming sessions for relaxation, fear release, confidence building and birth preparation • Sessions tailored for different moments of your journey including sleep, deep relaxation, visualization and empowering birth readiness • High quality voice guide created to bring warmth, safety and comfort Birth Toolkit: • Wave Calm for calming guidance, breathing reminders and grounding words during labor • Breathing techniques to help you stay focused and relaxed • Emotional support tools for easing stress and finding inner balance Affirmations for Every Stage: • Beautifully written affirmations that lift your spirit and quiet your mind Journaling and Reflection: • A simple space to write down feelings, moments and growth • Gentle prompts that help you stay connected to yourself throughout pregnancy Offline Listening: • Download any session and listen without internet • Perfect for your birthing day, hospital visits or quiet moments at home HypnoBirthing Plus is designed to meet you exactly where you are. It is here for your early weeks, your mindful preparation, your quiet evenings and the powerful moment you meet your baby. Every mother deserves to feel calm, supported and confident. This app was created to help you build that strength from within and carry it with you throughout your journey. Subscription Information: • Premium unlocks full access to all hypnobirthing sessions, new sessions as they are added & offline downloads. • Subscriptions are available weekly ($4.99), yearly ($99.99), and a one time lifetime purchase ($149.99). • Payment is charged to your 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. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renew disabled, in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active period. • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription during the trial period. Privacy Policy: https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.appstarfamily.com/terms-of-use.html Prices correspond to Apple’s App Store Pricing Matrix and may vary by region.

Screenshots

The Birth Deck4 screens
HypnoBirthing+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Birth Deck at 100% against HypnoBirthing+'s 0%. The Birth Deck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). HypnoBirthing+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. The Birth Deck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HypnoBirthing+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Birth Deck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Birth Deck's written reviews are positive against 0% of HypnoBirthing+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Birth Deck ships an update every 12 months, HypnoBirthing+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Birth Deck versus HypnoBirthing+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Birth DeckHypnoBirthing+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Birth Deck LLCApp Star Family

Customer experience

The Birth Deck

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HypnoBirthing+

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Birth Deck

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Full App Access$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • Card$0.99
  • Video$1.99
  • Birth Packing List$2.99
Show 2 more
  • All Videos & More$34.99
  • All Cards, Videos + More$49.99
3 purchases

HypnoBirthing+

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Version$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is The Birth Deck free?
The Birth Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HypnoBirthing+ free?
HypnoBirthing+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Birth Deck or HypnoBirthing+?
The Birth Deck is rated higher. The Birth Deck averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HypnoBirthing+ averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do The Birth Deck or HypnoBirthing+ have ads?
The Birth Deck shows ads; HypnoBirthing+ does not.
Which is updated more often, The Birth Deck or HypnoBirthing+?
The Birth Deck ships an update every 12 months, and HypnoBirthing+ monthly. Most recently, The Birth Deck was updated on June 1, 2026 and HypnoBirthing+ on September 17, 2026.

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