Comparison

Gentle Contraction Timer vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

Gentle Contraction Timer

This app helps expectant mothers track contractions during pregnancy and labor. It provides simple, reliable tools to understand labor patterns, duration, and frequency, empowering informed decisions for a calm and confident birth experience.

Highlights
  • Track contractions with a single button
  • Calculate contraction duration and frequency
  • Understand labor progress and patterns
  • Distinguish Braxton Hicks from true labor
  • Save and share contraction history
  • Supports calm and informed birth experiences
Features
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Contraction Timer – Pregnancy & Baby Tracker Pregnancy is a deeply personal and meaningful journey for every family. Contraction Timer – Pregnancy & Baby Tracker is designed to support expectant mothers and their loved ones during labor by providing a calm, simple, and reliable way to track contractions and stay connected to the birth experience. This pregnancy app helps you listen to your body, understand contraction patterns, and feel more confident about when to rest, when to prepare, and when to go to the hospital or continue a gentle birth at home. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you are welcoming another baby, this contraction timer supports a peaceful and informed transition into parenthood. How it works Track pregnancy contractions Use a single, simple button to start and stop the contraction timer for each contraction. The app works for both Braxton Hicks contractions and active labor contractions, making it a reliable pregnancy tracker during late pregnancy. Understand labor progress The app automatically calculates contraction duration and frequency, helping you recognize labor patterns and better understand labor stages in real time. This labor tracker supports informed decisions for mothers and families. Stay connected and informed Save your contraction history and share it with your partner, doctor, or midwife if needed. The app fits naturally alongside other pregnancy trackers, baby trackers, and birth preparation tools. Why families and moms love it • Accurate and easy-to-use contraction timer for pregnancy and labor • Helps distinguish Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor • Supports calm, confident, and family-centered birth experiences • Works well alongside popular pregnancy apps, baby trackers, and kick counter apps • Free pregnancy app and baby tracker trusted by mothers worldwide Millions of women and families rely on Contraction Timer – Pregnancy & Baby Tracker to follow labor contractions, prepare for birth, and feel emotionally supported during one of life’s most important moments. Important information This app is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice. Every pregnancy and labor experience is unique. Always consult your doctor or midwife regarding contraction frequency and duration. If contractions become intense or concerning, seek medical care immediately. Your feedback helps us continue improving this free contraction timer and pregnancy tracker so we can better support mothers, babies, and families around the world.

About

Cadence

Features
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When a contraction starts, you need one clear button. Cadence is a simple contraction timer and tracker with a baby kick counter, readable history and a calm design for one-handed use. TIME CONTRACTIONS SIMPLY Tap to start, tap to stop. See each contraction's duration and the interval from the start of one contraction to the start of the next. Add an optional intensity rating from 1 to 10. Edit times, add a missed contraction and keep your sessions together in History. COUNT BABY MOVEMENTS Record each kick with a large button and see how much time has passed since the first movement. Review your previous kick-counting sessions whenever you need them. YOUR TIMING, AT A GLANCE Choose a 5-1-1, 4-1-1 or 3-1-1 timing pattern, customize it or turn it off. Cadence shows when your recorded timing matches your choice. It does not decide whether you are in labor. MADE FOR THE MOMENT • Large controls, clear type and light and dark themes. • Lock Screen Live Activity and Home Screen widgets. • Offline timing and records saved on your iPhone. • No account required. Contraction timing, kick counting and history are free. SHARE WITH CADENCE PRO Export your contraction sessions as PDF or CSV to share with your doctor or midwife. Pro is an optional one-time purchase, with no subscription. Family Sharing is supported. Files are shared only when you choose. You control usage and crash-data sharing in Settings. Cadence records the times you enter. It does not provide a diagnosis or medical advice. If you are concerned about contractions or baby movements, contact your care team.

Screenshots

Gentle Contraction Timer4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gentle Contraction Timer at none against Cadence's 1. Gentle Contraction Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 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. Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gentle Contraction Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gentle Contraction Timer versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGentle Contraction TimerCadence
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSimpleInnovation LLCMustafa Onur ILGAZ

In-app purchases

None

Gentle Contraction Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cadence

One-time1
  • Cadence Pro$7.99

Questions

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

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