Comparison

Baby Countdown ‎ vs Contraction Counter and Timer

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

Head to head
About

Baby Countdown ‎

Track your pregnancy journey with a customizable countdown to your baby's arrival. Choose from various units, add personal photos and music, and share your progress. The app also allows you to count down to birthdays or track time since birth.

Highlights
  • Flexible countdown units (days, weeks, heartbeats, etc.)
  • Customizable background photos and filters
  • Attach personal songs
  • Draggable countdown display
  • Multiple countdowns
  • Share progress via social media and email
  • Count down to birth date, birthday, or since birth
Features
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Count down to your baby's birth with these fun and customizable features: • FLEXIBLE countdown units - any combo of years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds and even heartbeats, kisses and kicks! (eg. "3 months 2 days" or "245 kicks") • FILTERS for background photos! • Any background PHOTOS - use your own or any from our wealthy collection of free photos, sort them and flip through them while counting down. • Your own SONG - got a favorite nursery rhyme? Attach it to your Countdown! • DRAGGABLE Countdown display - position it wherever you want. • Customizable FONT types, font colors and background colors for the Countdown display. • Count down till baby’s BIRTH DATE, their next BIRTHDAY, or HOW LONG it's been since their birth! • SMART toolbar - hidden until you tab on the screen (so it’s not in your way). • Works in PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE modes. • SHARE a live Countdown or a screenshot of your Countdown with FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER or EMAIL. • MULTIPLE Countdowns. === Upgrade to Premium and get these extra features === + Your OWN PHRASE. + SLIDESHOW mode of background photos with different animation styles and speeds! Congratulations on welcoming a new life! Make each second count!

About

Contraction Counter and Timer

Easily track the duration and intervals of your contractions to understand labor progression. Access helpful information about contractions and share a summary with your doctor.

Highlights
  • Smart contraction timer
  • Interval tracking
  • Labor information
  • Contraction history
  • Shareable reports
  • Labor progression alerts
Features
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Contraction Counter App helps you log and track the timing of contractions during late pregnancy, giving you a simple way to record your observations. SMART TIMER 
Start the timer with a single tap when a contraction begins, and stop it when it ends. The app records contraction durations and the time between them. INFORMATION
 Includes general educational information about contractions and how they are commonly tracked. HISTORY
 View your logged contraction data and intervals in one place. This information can be useful for personal reference or to share with a healthcare provider. SHARE
 Easily export and share your recorded data via email or other apps. VISUALIZATION 
See your logged data displayed in a simple visual format to better understand timing patterns over time. Disclaimer
 This app is intended for general wellness and informational purposes only and is not a regulated medical device. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used for medical decision-making. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/vfsapps/privacy-policy
 Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/vfsapps/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Baby Countdown ‎4 screens
Contraction Counter and Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Contraction Counter and Timer at none against Baby Countdown ‎'s shown. Contraction Counter and Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Baby Countdown ‎'s advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 39%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Baby Countdown ‎ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Contraction Counter and Timer sells 5 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Baby Countdown ‎ against 4.3 for Contraction Counter and Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Baby Countdown ‎'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Contraction Counter and Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baby Countdown ‎ ships an update every 6 months, Contraction Counter and Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Baby Countdown ‎ versus Contraction Counter and Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaby Countdown ‎Contraction Counter and Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (174 ratings) — better4.3 (170 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better170
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSevenlogics, Inc.Mikhail Nikitsin

Customer experience

Baby Countdown ‎

All ratings174 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative26.5%

Contraction Counter and Timer

All ratings170 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative52.2%

Bugs and requests

Baby Countdown ‎

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Countdown freezing/not updating
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Incorrect due date calculations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Set countdown as phone wallpaper
  • More background/theme options
  • Ability to track baby's age after birth
  • Sharing options (social media, etc.)
  • Compatibility with older devices

Contraction Counter and Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Baby Countdown ‎

One-time2
  • Premium Background I$0.99
  • Premium$3.99
5 purchases

Contraction Counter and Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Contraction Counter, Timer VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Baby Kick Counter, Tracker VIP3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Contraction Quarterly$19.993 Months
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  • Contraction Counter Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time Your Contractions!$4.99

Questions

Is Baby Countdown ‎ free?
Baby Countdown ‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contraction Counter and Timer free?
Contraction Counter and Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baby Countdown ‎ or Contraction Counter and Timer?
Baby Countdown ‎ is rated higher. Baby Countdown ‎ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Contraction Counter and Timer averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.
Do Baby Countdown ‎ or Contraction Counter and Timer have ads?
Baby Countdown ‎ shows ads; Contraction Counter and Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Baby Countdown ‎ or Contraction Counter and Timer?
Baby Countdown ‎ ships an update every 6 months, and Contraction Counter and Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Baby Countdown ‎ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Contraction Counter and Timer on September 22, 2026.

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