Comparison

Contraction Timer vs Labor Contraction Timer Pippy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Contraction Timer

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
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Completely FREE to use — no ads, no paywalls Take the stress out of timing contractions. With Labora Contraction Timer, you can track every contraction with just one tap — right from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or even hands-free with Siri.  No fumbling when the moment hits. From the first gentle tightenings to active labor, Labora keeps you calm, confident, and in control.  Track how long contractions last, how far apart they are, and how often they come — so you can see patterns and know when it’s time to call your midwife or head to the hospital. Why parents choose Labora: - One-tap tracking — start & stop instantly - Apple Watch app for quick timing on your wrist - Lock Screen & Home Screen widgets for fast access - Siri support for hands-free timing - Clear timeline showing duration & intervals - Smart notifications when contractions are regular - Private & secure — no account, no data uploads Created by a mom, for moms.

About

Labor Contraction Timer Pippy

Features
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Pippy is a completely free contraction timer and labor tracker. No ads. No paywalls. No subscriptions. No account. Everything runs locally on your phone. Designed for the moment it actually matters, when labor starts and your brain can't do math. Tap once to start timing your contraction. Tap again to stop. Pippy tracks duration, intervals, and averages automatically, and detects the moment your pattern hits 4-1-1 or 5-1-1, whichever you choose to follow. No more counting on scraps of paper or doing mental math between contractions. Pippy handles the timing so you can focus on breathing. Pippy also includes a customizable Hospital Bag checklist so you can walk out the door confident you have everything you need for birth. Add, remove, and check off items as you pack. It's ready when you are. Features One tap contraction timer with duration, average, and interval tracking Automatic 4-1-1 and 5-1-1 labor pattern detection, switchable to fit the guidance you follow Customizable hospital bag checklist for birth, add or remove items as needed Clean timeline log of every contraction, editable anytime Fully local and private contraction tracking, your data never leaves your phone Completely free forever. No ads, no paywalls, no subscriptions, no account Pippy is a tracking tool and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always follow your healthcare provider's guidance. Privacy Policy: https://meetpippy.com/contraction-timer/privacy.html · Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Contraction Timer4 screens
Labor Contraction Timer Pippy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Labor Contraction Timer Pippy at none against Contraction Timer's 3. Labor Contraction Timer Pippy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Contraction Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Labor Contraction Timer Pippy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Contraction Timer versus Labor Contraction Timer Pippy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction TimerLabor Contraction Timer Pippy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (85 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanittha SuwannajangJersysito Isenia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Contraction Timer

One-time3
  • Optional Support - Small$3.49
  • Optional Support - Medium$13.00
  • Optional Support - Large$35.00
None

Labor Contraction Timer Pippy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contraction Timer free?
Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Labor Contraction Timer Pippy free?
Labor Contraction Timer Pippy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Contraction Timer or Labor Contraction Timer Pippy have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer nor Labor Contraction Timer Pippy shows ads.

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