# MediLens vs Contraction Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Contraction Timer at 4.5 against MediLens's 4.0. Contraction Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). MediLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MediLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contraction Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of MediLens's written reviews are positive against 50% of Contraction Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MediLens ships an update every 6 weeks, Contraction Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MediLens | Contraction Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medilens-pill-identifier/id6749633423/reviews) | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-leleka/id6751771349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 40 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FRIENDSAPP LISTING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628261434) | [Maksym Varnalii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836734428) |

## What reviewers say

### MediLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medilens-pill-identifier/id6749633423)

This app helps you identify medications by scanning pills or searching by imprint, shape, and color. It provides drug information, checks for interactions, and allows you to maintain a personal medication log for better organization.

**Highlights:** Pill scanner and identifier, Drug and medication library, Personal medication log, Interaction checker, Symptom checker, AI health guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Contraction Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-leleka/id6751771349)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app helps track labor progress with contraction timing, intensity, and frequency analysis. It offers guided breathing exercises, a hospital bag checklist, and alerts for active labor. It also includes features for tracking baby kicks and postpartum recovery.

**Highlights:** Contraction timing, duration, and frequency tracking, Smart labor progress analysis, Guided breathing exercises for relaxation, Hospital bag checklist, Baby kick counter, Postpartum recovery checklist, Exportable labor logs

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction Timer PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction Timer PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction Timer PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction Timer PRO Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Contraction Timer PRO 3-Month | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Contraction Timer PRO 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MediLens free?

MediLens 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, MediLens or Contraction Timer?

Contraction Timer is rated higher. MediLens averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Contraction Timer averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do MediLens or Contraction Timer have ads?

MediLens shows ads; Contraction Timer does not.

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

MediLens ships an update every 6 weeks, and Contraction Timer fortnightly. Most recently, MediLens was updated on October 30, 2026 and Contraction Timer on October 30, 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.*