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

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
Currently charting
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Your advanced helper for a safe and confident birth. From the first contraction to active labor, you’ll have guidance you can rely on. Smart analysis shows you how labor is progressing, timely alerts tell you when it’s time to act, and breathing exercises help you stay calm. Plus, a built-in hospital bag checklist helps you prepare everything you’ll need for delivery. Everything is designed to keep you and your baby safe. - Start and stop the timer with a single tap - Track duration, frequency, and intensity of contractions - Get notified when active labor begins - Follow guided breathing exercises to stay calm - Receive helpful tips and alerts about concerning patterns - Export and share your logs with your doctor or birth partner - Use the hospital bag checklist to make sure you’re fully prepared - Manage contractions pain with guided relaxation and breathing - Induce labor naturally with safe, evidence-based methods - Track baby kicks to stay aware of your baby’s well-being - Take the “Am I in labor?” test when you’re unsure what’s happening - Follow your recovery checklist after birth - Do pelvic floor exercises to regain strength postpartum The app offers the following subscription plans: 1 week (no trial) – $4.99 1 week (no trial) – $3.99 1 week (no trial) – $2.99 1 year (no trial) – $14.99 3 months with 3-day trial - $29.99 1 year with 3-day trial - $49.99 (prices may vary slightly depending on your country) - Payment is charged to your iTunes account once the purchase is confirmed. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period finishes. - You can manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. - Renewal pricing is determined by Apple’s App Store Matrix, equivalent to the subscription price in USD. - Any unused portion of a free trial (if available) is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Disclaimer: This app is not a medical device. Recommendations are based on standard indicators and may not reflect your individual situation. Always consult your doctor and trust your body. If contractions become too painful or irregular, go to the hospital immediately, even if the app has not suggested it yet. Terms and Conditions: https://quilt-geology-5a1.notion.site/Terms-268d656769d28042be0be76ed5f04f77 Privacy Policy: https://quilt-geology-5a1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-268d656769d28048a4c9d5fad9202cb6

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 6. Labor Contraction Timer Pippy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Contraction Timer's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Labor Contraction Timer Pippy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 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
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaksym VarnaliiJersysito Isenia

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Contraction Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Contraction Timer PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Contraction Timer PRO Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Contraction Timer PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Contraction Timer PRO Annual$14.991 Year
  • Contraction Timer PRO 3-Month3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Contraction Timer PRO 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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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