Comparison

The Birthing Class 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 Birthing Class

This app offers comprehensive online video courses and expert support for a positive birthing experience. It covers conception through postpartum, providing guidance on labor, pain management, and nutrition from a team of doulas, fitness experts, and medical professionals.

Highlights
  • Online video courses
  • Expert guidance (doulas, nutritionists, OBGYNs)
  • Pregnancy and birthing process education
  • Labor stages and pain management techniques
  • Partner/parent support
  • Pre & postnatal fitness classes
  • Downloadable resources
Features
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The Birthing Class Your guide to a healthy, empowering, and positive birthing experience. An online sanctuary dedicated to providing women with essential information and support to feel confident and empowered during this special time. Delivered through a series of online video courses, you will receive support from our carefully curated team of - - Doula’s. - Fitness Experts (Pre & Postnatal Pilates Classes). - Pre & Postnatal Nutritionists. - Lactation Specialists. - OBGYN’s. - Midwives. The Birthing Class' Doulas will guide you through various phases of your pregnancy journey, including conception, pregnancy trimesters, pre-birth, and postpartum. Key topics covered include: - Educational tutorials on the pregnancy and birthing process. - Partner/parent support classes. - Maternal positioning classes. - Stages of labor education. - Breathwork and pain management techniques. - Mental preparation. Additional info: - Billing will occur as a one-off payment that covers access to The Birthing Class platform for one year from the payment date. - Access to the platform will be received immediately upon purchase via email. - Included in your purchase is a downloadable PDF including additional information such as a hospital packing list, a birthing plan template and much more.

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 Birthing Class4 screens
HypnoBirthing+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Birthing Class at 100% against HypnoBirthing+'s 0%. The Birthing Class also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). HypnoBirthing+'s advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HypnoBirthing+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. The Birthing Class asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Birthing Class 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 Birthing Class's written reviews are positive against 0% of HypnoBirthing+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Birthing Class ships an update every 10 days, HypnoBirthing+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Birthing Class versus HypnoBirthing+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Birthing ClassHypnoBirthing+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Pilates Class Online, LLCApp Star Family

Customer experience

The Birthing Class

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 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

None

The Birthing Class

No in-app purchases

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 Birthing Class free?
The Birthing Class is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HypnoBirthing+ free?
HypnoBirthing+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Birthing Class or HypnoBirthing+?
The Birthing Class is rated higher. The Birthing Class averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HypnoBirthing+ averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do The Birthing Class or HypnoBirthing+ have ads?
Neither The Birthing Class nor HypnoBirthing+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Birthing Class or HypnoBirthing+?
The Birthing Class ships an update every 10 days, and HypnoBirthing+ monthly. Most recently, The Birthing Class was updated on September 23, 2026 and HypnoBirthing+ on September 17, 2026.

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