# Contraception vs FP Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: FP Notebook at 4.9 against Contraception's 4.3. FP Notebook also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 27) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Contraception's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Contraception asks for nothing beyond the download.

FP Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.4K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Contraception's written reviews are positive against 61% of FP Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Contraception ships an update every 7 months, FP Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraception | FP Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraception/id595752188/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 56 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Centers For Disease Control and Prevention](https://appshunter.io/developer/439259253) | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraception

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraception/id595752188)

This app provides comprehensive guidelines on contraceptive method use based on medical eligibility criteria and selected practice recommendations. It assists healthcare providers in counseling individuals and couples on family planning choices, covering over 60 medical conditions and numerous clinical situations.

**Highlights:** U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC), U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations (SPR), Covers over 60 characteristics/conditions, Addresses numerous clinical situations, Aids healthcare provider counseling, Based on CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

**In-app purchases:** none


### FP Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

A comprehensive medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians, offering rapid access to over 6100 interlinked topic pages. Content is updated monthly through literature reviews and conferences, providing up-to-date information for medical professionals.

**Highlights:** Rapid access medical reference, Over 6100 interlinked topic pages, Content updated monthly, 31 specialty books, 700+ chapters, Point-of-care tool

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent, comprehensive medical reference
- ⚡️ Efficient, concise, and easy to use
- 🧠 Invaluable for medical students, residents, and practitioners
- 🤝 Highly recommended by users
- 🕰️ Frequently used and relied upon for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model frustrates some users who previously had free access
- 🐞 Occasional app freezing or crashing issues reported
- 🔍 Built-in search function could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Subscription issues or unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
- Improved search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraception free?

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

### Is FP Notebook free?

FP Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contraception or FP Notebook?

FP Notebook is rated higher. Contraception averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while FP Notebook averages 4.9 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Contraception or FP Notebook have ads?

Neither Contraception nor FP Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contraception or FP Notebook?

Contraception ships an update every 7 months, and FP Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Contraception was updated on October 23, 2026 and FP Notebook on October 29, 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.*