Comparison

Contraction Timer Labor vs Pumply

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

Head to head
About

Contraction Timer Labor

Features
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Labor Contraction Log & Timer A simple, calm way to for expecting mothers and birth partners to track labor contractions clearly and comfortably. The app is designed for real labor conditions, with an emphasis on clarity, ease of use, and calm focus. Easy contraction timing Start timing a contraction with one tap. End it with another. While a contraction is active, a slow, heart-like pulsing animation runs with the timer, offering a gentle visual focus during each wave. Understand your labor at a glance The app automatically tracks and displays: - Contraction duration - Time between contractions - A clear visual timeline showing how contractions change over time You can also view rolling averages from the past 60 minutes, including: - Average contraction length - Average interval between contractions This makes it easier to notice patterns and trends without needing to calculate anything yourself. Edit and adjust when needed Labor can be unpredictable, and it’s easy to miss a tap. You can: - Edit past contraction start and end times - Adjust durations and intervals - Keep your contraction history accurate and useful Designed for real labor conditions - Dark mode for low-light environments - Clean, distraction-free design - Simple layout that works well with one hand Important note This app is meant to support you, not replace medical advice. Every labor is different, and contraction patterns can vary. Always consult your doctor or midwife. If contractions become very painful, concerning, or feel unusual, go to the hospital or birth center β€” even if the app does not indicate it is time yet. Trust what your body is telling you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.noorababy.com/contraction-timer-ios-app/eula Privacy Policy: https://www.noorababy.com/contraction-timer-ios-app/privacy-policy

About

Pumply

Features
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Built by a former exclusively pumping mum, Pumply is a simple, focused breast pumping tracker designed to take some of the mental load out of pumping. Quickly log your pumping sessions and milk output, keep an eye on your supply, manage your freezer stash, and see the information that matters without digging through cluttered screens. Whether you exclusively pump or simply want an easier way to keep track of pumping alongside feeding your baby, Pumply keeps everything in one place. **WHY PUMPLY?** β€’ Quickly log pumping sessions and milk output β€’ Keep track of daily totals and your pumping history β€’ See useful stats and trends over time β€’ Manage your stored milk and freezer stash β€’ Simple, calm interface without unnecessary clutter β€’ Built with privacy in mind, with no account required **NEW TO IPHONE, BUT NOT NEW TO PUMPING PARENTS** Pumply has been around for several years and has been used by thousands of pumping parents around the world. The iPhone version is still growing, and I’d love for the people using it now to help shape what comes next. If there’s something you’d like to see, or something that could work better, please get in touch. I’ve always wanted Pumply to be a simple, genuinely useful tool that makes one small part of pumping easier, and your feedback helps me keep making it better. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Contraction Timer Labor4 screens
Pumply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contraction Timer Labor at none against Pumply's 2. Contraction Timer Labor also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pumply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Contraction Timer Labor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contraction Timer Labor ships an update weekly, Pumply every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Contraction Timer Labor versus Pumply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction Timer LaborPumply
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSteven GrijzenhoutMaeve Sikorski

In-app purchases

None

Contraction Timer Labor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pumply

Subscriptions1
  • Pumply Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pumply Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Contraction Timer Labor free?
Contraction Timer Labor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pumply free?
Pumply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Contraction Timer Labor or Pumply have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer Labor nor Pumply shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer Labor or Pumply?
Contraction Timer Labor ships an update weekly, and Pumply every 2 weeks. Most recently, Contraction Timer Labor was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pumply on September 28, 2026.

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