Contraction Timer Counter Plus vs 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Contraction Timer Counter Plus
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Contraction Timer tells you when it's time to go to the hospital. Tap one big button when a contraction starts and again when it ends. The app measures how long each contraction lasts and how often they come, compares the last hour with the 5β1β1 rule used by doctors and midwives, and shows you one of three clear answers: keep timing, get ready, or go to the hospital now. WHY MOMS LOVE IT β’ One button, nothing to learn β made for 3 a.m. with one hand β’ Clear recommendation based on duration and frequency of your contractions β’ Estimates your stage of labor (early, active, transition) for planned home births β’ Beautiful timeline of every contraction with duration, interval and intensity β’ Edit, add manually, undo or resume any contraction β no stress if you tapped late β’ Choose your rule: 5β1β1, 4β1β1 or 3β1β1, as your doctor or midwife advises β’ Log when your water breaks, a bloody show or reduced movement β the app adjusts its advice β’ Apple Watch app: start and stop from your wrist and see the live timer β’ Siri & Shortcuts ("Start a contraction") and a Home Screen widget with a start/stop button β’ Kick counter (count to 10), guided breathing and a checkable hospital bag list β’ Works offline. Your data never leaves your phone CONTRACTION TIMER PRO β’ Live timer on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island β no need to unlock your phone β’ Hospital alerts even when the screen is locked β’ Statistics with graphs: duration, frequency and intensity over time β’ PDF report of your whole labor to show your doctor or midwife β’ Baby birth announcement cards to share the happy news β’ No ads, ever KNOW WHEN TO GO Most hospitals ask firstβtime moms to come in when contractions are 5 minutes apart, last 1 minute and this continues for 1 hour (the 5β1β1 rule). If this is not your first baby, the app recommends leaving earlier. Tell the app which baby this is and it adapts. LABOR GUIDE INCLUDED How to time a contraction, true vs. false labor (Braxton Hicks), stages of labor, hospital bag checklist, warning signs that mean "go now", and breathing tips for coping with contractions. IMPORTANT This app is not a medical device. Recommendations are based on standard indicators and every labor is different. If your water breaks, you have significant bleeding, the baby moves less than usual, or the pain becomes unbearable, go to the hospital right away and trust what your body is telling you. Always consult your doctor or midwife. PRIVACY No account, no tracking. Contractions are stored only on your device. SUBSCRIPTION Contraction Timer Pro is available as a weekly, monthly or yearly autoβrenewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://contraction-a4ebb.web.app/privacy Questions or ideas? Write to ikbalyasar@gmail.com β we read every message. Wishing you an easy delivery!
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The contractions have started β and every one raises the same question: is it time to call, or is this still early labor? ContractionWatch answers with numbers instead of guesswork. One tap when a contraction starts, one when it eases, and you always know how long they last, how far apart they are, and how long the pattern you were told to watch for has held. Most timers show you a list and leave the math to you at 3 a.m. ContractionWatch measures the way clinicians do β from the start of one contraction to the start of the next β and checks every entry against the 5-1-1 guideline, or the 4-1-1, 3-1-1 or custom numbers your own midwife or doctor gave you. When your log has matched that pattern for the full sustained hour, the screen says so plainly and tells you what it means: contact your care team. WHAT YOU GET β’ One giant button you can hit mid-contraction with your eyes closed β no fiddly forms while you breathe through it β’ "5m 12s apart, lasted 1:02" on screen the moment a contraction ends, measured start-to-start the way your provider means it β’ A progress bar filling toward "60 of 60 min" while your contractions keep matching your pattern β you watch it build instead of doing interval math β’ Your numbers, not a generic rule: set 5-1-1, 4-1-1, 3-1-1 or exactly what your care team told you to watch for β’ Charts that show at a glance whether contractions are getting longer and closer together β’ A clean, timestamped log you can hand or send to your midwife on arrival β every contraction, duration and gap, ready to read PERFECT FOR β’ First-time parents told "come in at 5-1-1" who don't want to do stopwatch math between contractions β’ Birth partners who took over the timing job and need something one-handed and unmissable β’ Parents expecting a faster second labor, where the window between "maybe" and "go" is short β’ Anyone whose provider gave custom numbers β the app watches for your pattern, not a preset WHY NOT JUST USE THE CLOCK APP? A stopwatch gives you durations. Labor timing runs on a different number β the gap from the start of one contraction to the start of the next β and confusing the two is the classic mistake that sends people to the hospital hours early or hours late. ContractionWatch tracks both numbers separately, labels them clearly, and runs the sustained-for-an-hour check no clock app can. A TIMING TOOL, NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE ContractionWatch records your timing; it never diagnoses labor or tells you when to travel. A matched pattern is a prompt to contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit β their guidance always comes first. If anything worries you, call them now; never wait for this app. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything you log stays on your iPhone. No account, no server, no tracking β the only network traffic is Apple's own purchase handling. Your labor is nobody's data. FULL ACCESS Unlimited timing, your complete history and the pattern watch are included. Pro unlocks the pattern charts and the shareable provider report β via auto-renewing weekly or yearly subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Add ContractionWatch to your hospital-bag checklist today β so when the first real contraction arrives, the only thing left to do is press one button. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 at none against Contraction Timer Counter Plus's 3. 5 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Contraction Timer Counter Plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Contraction Timer Counter Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Contraction Timer Counter Plus | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ikbal Yasar | LEAN ASIA CO., LTD |
In-app purchases
Contraction Timer Counter Plus
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
5
No in-app purchases
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