Comparison

Contraction Timer vs Contractions Tracker Timer

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 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
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Nest - Your simple and reliable contraction timer Track labor with confidence. Nest is a contraction timer designed to support moms-to-be when it matters most - with one-tap tracking, calming breathing guidance, and clear insights. With just one tap, start and stop contractions and Nest does the rest: • Automatically measures contraction duration and time between contractions • Shows real-time stats: contractions per hour, average duration, and average interval • Lets you add intensity to better understand your progress • Provides helpful guidance: irregular contractions, when to keep tracking, and when it may be time to go to the hospital • Includes a breathing mode with relaxing music and guided cues to inhale and exhale through each contraction Upgrade to Premium (one-time purchase) to unlock advanced tools: • Full contraction history (access all past sessions) • Export your data as CSV or PDF to share with your doctor or midwife • Contraction charts to follow your progress (duration, interval, intensity) • Customizable hospital bag checklist to help you prepare for the big day No ads. Simple, supportive, and built for the moment you need it. Stay calm, stay prepared - with Nest, you’ll know exactly when it’s time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Contractions Tracker Timer

This app helps track labor contractions with a simple, one-tap interface. Designed with midwives, it provides accurate timing and alerts for when to contact your healthcare provider. It works offline and prioritizes user privacy with no ads or data selling.

Highlights
  • Midwife-informed design
  • Works offline
  • Private by design (no ads/data selling)
  • Big, one-tap buttons
  • Real-time average updates
  • Gentle 5-1-1 alert
Features
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A calm, accurate contraction timer—made for Australia and created with practising midwives. Time contractions with confidence, know when to call your hospital/birth team. Why American families choose it: 1. Midwife-informed design – Content and flows reviewed with American midwives.* 2. Made for American Health Standards 3. Works offline – Reliable in hospital basements and low-signal areas. 4. Private by design – No ads, no data selling. Your timing stays on your device unless you choose to share. 5. Big, one-tap buttons – Start/stop with either hand; built for shaky, in-the-moment use. How it works: Tap Start at the beginning of a contraction. Tap Stop when it eases. Watch averages update in real time—duration, interval, and pattern. Get a gentle alert when your timings meet 5-1-1 * “Midwife-informed/-recommended” reflects feedback from practising American midwives who reviewed the app’s content and usability. This app provides educational information and timing tools and does not replace advice from your healthcare provider.

Screenshots

Contraction Timer4 screens
Contractions Tracker Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contractions Tracker Timer at none against Contraction Timer's 1. Contractions Tracker Timer also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Contractions Tracker Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Contraction Timer against 5.0 for Contractions Tracker Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Contraction Timer versus Contractions Tracker Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction TimerContractions Tracker Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB89 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNina PetitMmum

Customer experience

Contraction Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Contractions Tracker Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Contraction Timer

One-time1
  • Nest Premium – Lifetime$4.99
None

Contractions Tracker Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contraction Timer free?
Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contractions Tracker Timer free?
Contractions Tracker Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Contraction Timer or Contractions Tracker Timer?
Contraction Timer and Contractions Tracker Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Contraction Timer or Contractions Tracker Timer have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer nor Contractions Tracker Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer or Contractions Tracker Timer?
Contraction Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Contractions Tracker Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Contraction Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Contractions Tracker Timer on September 29, 2026.

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