# The Birth Deck vs 45 Hard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 45 Hard at none against The Birth Deck's 6. 45 Hard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 12 months). The Birth Deck's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Birth Deck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 45 Hard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Birth Deck against 5.0 for 45 Hard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Birth Deck has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Birth Deck ships an update every 12 months, 45 Hard daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Birth Deck | 45 Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birth-deck/id1672044071/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/45-hard/id6811716562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Birth Deck LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/990297877) | [Hasp Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808448177) |

## What reviewers say

### The Birth Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birth-deck/id1672044071)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Full App Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video | $1.99 | one-time |
| Birth Packing List | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Videos & More | $34.99 | one-time |
| All Cards, Videos + More | $49.99 | one-time |


### 45 Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/45-hard/id6811716562)

Embark on a 45-day journey to build lasting habits. Set personal goals, track your progress daily, and maintain your streak. Compete with friends or go solo, with customizable goals and private sharing options.

**Highlights:** 45-day habit challenges, Customizable daily goals, Social challenges with friends, Progress tracking and history, Private sharing options, Completion card with progress photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Birth Deck free?

The Birth Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 45 Hard free?

45 Hard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Birth Deck or 45 Hard?

The Birth Deck and 45 Hard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Birth Deck or 45 Hard have ads?

The Birth Deck shows ads; 45 Hard does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Birth Deck or 45 Hard?

The Birth Deck ships an update every 12 months, and 45 Hard daily. Most recently, The Birth Deck was updated on October 12, 2026 and 45 Hard on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*