MySMPL vs Contraction Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySMPL
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Access San Marcos Public Library from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books.
Contraction Timer
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Time your contractions and know when it's time to go to the hospital. Contraction Timer tracks duration and interval with a simple start/stop button. It calculates your last 5 and last 10 averages and alerts you when you hit the 5-1-1 rule. KEY FEATURES: * One-Tap Timing - Start and stop with a single button tap * 5-1-1 Hospital Alert - Pulse animation when contractions meet hospital-ready pattern * Running Averages - Average duration and interval for last 5 and last 10 * Contraction Log - Complete history with timestamps * Share Summary - Share with your partner or healthcare provider IMPORTANT: This app is not medical advice. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions on when to go to the hospital. The 5-1-1 rule is a general guideline and may not apply to all pregnancies. Free to download. No sign-up. No paywall. Works offline. By Blas Apps - simple calculators that do one thing perfectly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MySMPL at none against Contraction Timer's shown. Contraction Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MySMPL ships an update every 3 months, Contraction Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySMPL | Contraction Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MySMPL | Blas Prieto |
In-app purchases
MySMPL
No in-app purchases
Contraction Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do MySMPL or Contraction Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, MySMPL or Contraction Timer?
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