# Laborly vs Contraction Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contraction Timer at 100% against Laborly's 0%. Contraction Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). Laborly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Laborly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contraction Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Laborly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contraction Timer's.

Laborly ships an update every 21 months, Contraction Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laborly | Contraction Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laborly-contraction-timer/id6742231396/reviews) | **[5.0 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-labora/id6749383000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kasula rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435318647) | [Panittha Suwannajang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736296879) |

## What reviewers say

### Laborly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laborly-contraction-timer/id6742231396)

This app helps expecting parents track contractions and fetal movements with a simple interface. It offers features like lock screen control, Siri integration, and PDF reports for care teams. It also includes guides and a hospital bag checklist.

**Highlights:** One-tap contraction timing, Lock screen and Apple Watch control, Customizable contraction patterns, Fetal kick counter, PDF reports for care teams, Hospital bag checklist, Private data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Contraction Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-labora/id6749383000)

Effortlessly time labor contractions with a single tap from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or hands-free via Siri. This free app helps you track duration, intervals, and frequency to identify patterns and know when to seek medical help.

**Highlights:** One-tap contraction tracking, Apple Watch app, Lock Screen & Home Screen widgets, Siri hands-free timing, Clear timeline view, Smart regularity notifications, Private and secure

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optional Support - Small | $3.49 | one-time |
| Optional Support - Medium | $13.00 | one-time |
| Optional Support - Large | $35.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laborly free?

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

### Is Contraction Timer free?

Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Laborly or Contraction Timer?

Contraction Timer is rated higher. Laborly averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Contraction Timer averages 5.0 from 106 ratings.

### Do Laborly or Contraction Timer have ads?

Neither Laborly nor Contraction Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Laborly or Contraction Timer?

Laborly ships an update every 21 months, and Contraction Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laborly was updated on November 12, 2026 and Contraction Timer on November 12, 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.*