# Full Term vs Contraction Timer & Counter 9m

Full Term and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Full Term's written reviews are positive against 50% of Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's. Full Term also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's advantage is ratings volume (68K vs 7.2K) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Full Term sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Full Term against 4.8 for Contraction Timer & Counter 9m. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Counter 9m has 68K ratings behind it against 7.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Full Term's written reviews are positive against 50% of Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's.

Full Term ships an update every 2 months, Contraction Timer & Counter 9m every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Full Term | Contraction Timer & Counter 9m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-term-contraction-timer/id382013176/reviews) | **[4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-counter-9m/id877303791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mustansir Golawala](https://appshunter.io/developer/382013179) | [Aleksei Neiman](https://appshunter.io/developer/604710689) |

## What reviewers say

### Full Term

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-term-contraction-timer/id382013176)

Easily track labor contractions with a simple, single-button interface. Monitor contraction times, durations, and frequency, with saved history and the ability to email progress. Includes a fetal kick counter, weight tracker, and pregnancy reference section.

**Highlights:** Contraction tracking, Fetal kick counter, Weight tracker, Pregnancy reference section, Contraction alerts, Labor progression graphs, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support App & Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for tracking contractions
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for monitoring labor progress
- 👍 Useful for communicating with medical staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty editing or deleting entries
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display or graphs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer counting faster than real time
- Water break time not saving properly
- Ads persisting after paid upgrade

**Requested features**

- Option to export data to other formats
- Ability to track multiple pregnancies
- More detailed analytics and reporting
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables
- Customizable alerts and notifications


### Contraction Timer & Counter 9m

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-counter-9m/id877303791)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Medical, #27 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This app helps expectant mothers track labor contractions by simply tapping a button. It analyzes contraction duration and frequency to determine when it's time to head to the hospital or to understand the current stage of labor for home births. It provides guidance based on standard indicators, but always consult your doctor.

**Highlights:** Track contractions with a single button, Analyze contraction duration and frequency, Notify when it's time to go to the hospital, Determine labor stage for home births, Simple and easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction Timer Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction Timer Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Timer Plus | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Accurately tracks contractions
- 📢 Provides helpful notifications
- 💾 Ability to export data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty editing recorded contractions
- 💤 Frequent review prompts during labor
- 📺 Disruptive ads during use
- 🤔 Inaccurate hospital readiness notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Incorrect contraction timing
- Email export feature not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Contraction intensity tracking
- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete/edit recorded contractions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Full Term free?

Full Term is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contraction Timer & Counter 9m free?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Full Term or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m is rated higher. Full Term averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Contraction Timer & Counter 9m averages 4.8 from 68K ratings.

### Do Full Term or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m have ads?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m shows ads; Full Term does not.

### Which is updated more often, Full Term or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m?

Full Term ships an update every 2 months, and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m every 5 weeks. Most recently, Full Term was updated on September 25, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m on September 27, 2026.

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