# Contraction Timer vs Contraction Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Contraction Timer at free with in-app purchases against Contraction Timer's subscription. Contraction Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Contraction Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Contraction Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contraction Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contraction Timer ships an update fortnightly, Contraction Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Timer | Contraction Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-leleka/id6751771349/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-nest/id6752668822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 61 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maksym Varnalii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836734428) | [Nina Petit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636482447) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Timer

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

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 |


### Contraction Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-nest/id6752668822)

This app helps expectant mothers track labor contractions with one-tap simplicity. It provides real-time statistics, breathing guidance, and helpful advice on when to seek medical attention. An optional premium upgrade offers advanced features like data export and a hospital bag checklist.

**Highlights:** One-tap contraction tracking, Automatic duration and interval measurement, Real-time statistics, Intensity logging, Breathing guidance with music, Data export (CSV/PDF), Hospital bag checklist

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nest Premium – Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraction Timer free?

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

### Is Contraction Timer free?

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

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

Contraction Timer is rated higher. Contraction Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Contraction Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Contraction Timer or Contraction Timer have ads?

Neither Contraction Timer nor Contraction Timer shows ads.

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

Contraction Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Contraction Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Contraction Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Contraction Timer on September 29, 2026.

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