Comparison

Maay vs Contraction Timer & Pregnancy

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

Head to head
About

Maay

Features
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A minimalist, empathetic tracker for labor and your baby's first year. Maay helps you time contractions, guide your breathing, and track feeding, nap, and diaper patterns without the clutter. CONTRACTION TIMER • Tap anywhere to start, tap again to stop—nothing to fumble with during a wave • Duration, intervals, and frequency calculated automatically • View your full contraction history at a glance • Mark when your water breaks BREATHING COMPANION • Flowing visual rings guide you through calming breaths between contractions • Pace adapts as labor progresses—slower and deeper when you need it most • Gentle haptic feedback matches your breathing rhythm, even with eyes closed LABOR INTELLIGENCE • Monitors your pattern and notifies you when entering active labor • Alerts when contractions match hospital-contact guidelines (5-1-1 pattern) • Adjusts automatically if contractions slow down—no false alarms FEEDING TRACKER • After birth, track feedings with a single tap • Left, Right, or Bottle—one tap to switch • Time since last feed and today's count always visible • Full feeding history with durations and intervals NAP TRACKER • Track your baby's sleep with a calming animated screen • Built-in sleep sounds—pink, brown, or white noise, or a gentle lullaby • Remembers your preferred sound for next time • See how long baby has been awake since the last nap • Gentle nudge when a nap might be due based on age NAP INTELLIGENCE • Set your baby's age range for personalized wake window guidance • Weekly sleep summary with a visual bar chart of the past 7 days • Sleep rhythm heatmap reveals your baby's natural patterns over time DIAPER TRACKER • Log wet, dirty, or both with a single tap • Note any rash for your records • Visual dots on screen grow gradually between changes—a calm ambient reminder • Configurable cleaning reminders from 1.5 to 4 hours • Full history grouped by day with type and intervals • Add past entries, edit, or delete PAIR WITH YOUR PARTNER • Share a code so your partner can follow along in real-time • They see every contraction, feeding, nap, and diaper change as it happens, from their own device LOCK SCREEN ACTIVITY • iOS Live Activities for contractions, feedings, and naps • Timers and stats right on your Lock Screen—no need to unlock • Toggle on or off in settings SMART SAFEGUARDS • Prevents accidental stops with gentle confirmation • Prompts if a contraction runs unusually long • Won't end a recording if you accidentally tap the background EXPORT & SHARE • Share contraction, feeding, nap, or diaper records with your midwife or doctor • Clean, timestamped history ready for your healthcare team PRIVACY FIRST • All data stays on your device • No account required • No ads, no tracking, no data collection Disclaimer: This app is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding contractions, labor, or any medical condition. Do not delay seeking medical advice because of information provided by this app. — Birth is the most profound and exhausting experience. I can never truly know its depths, but witnessing it left me compelled to build something better—more empathetic, more human. I built Maay for my partner (a little too late)—I hope it helps you through labor and those first precious days. "Maay" (माय) means mother in Marathi, spoken with affection and warmth. Made with love in Berlin.

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Contraction Timer & Pregnancy

Features
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When labor starts, the last thing you want to do is mental math. Contraction Timer & Pregnancy is designed to be the calm, reliable companion you need on your big day. With just one tap, track the duration and frequency of your contractions, and let the app tell you exactly when it's time to grab your hospital bag. Whether you're timing Braxton Hicks or you're in active labor, our clean, distraction-free interface makes tracking effortless even at 3 AM. KEY FEATURES FOR MOMS-TO-BE: 1- Hands-Free Apple Watch Sync Leave your phone on the nightstand. Start and stop the contraction timer directly from your wrist. Everything syncs perfectly in real-time. 2- Intelligent Hospital Readiness Stop guessing. The app automatically analyzes your labor patterns against standard medical guidelines (like the famous 5-1-1 or 4-1-1 rule) and alerts you when it’s time to call your doctor or midwife. 3- Doctor-Ready PDF Reports Export your entire contraction history with one tap. Generate a clean, professional PDF report that your OB-GYN or midwife can read at a glance. 4- Baby Kick Counter Bond with your baby during the third trimester. Easily log and monitor your baby's daily movements and activity patterns with our dedicated kick counter to ensure everything is on track. 5- Completely Private Your health data is yours. Everything is stored securely and locally on your device. No accounts required, no external servers. Take the guesswork out of labor. Download Contraction Timer & Pregnancy today and walk into the hospital feeling confident, prepared, and ready to meet your baby. Note: This app is an informational tool and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or midwife for medical decisions. Terms of Use: https://hicontractiontimer-ops.github.io/contractionTimerTracker/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://hicontractiontimer-ops.github.io/contractionTimerTracker/privacy.html Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maay4 screens
Contraction Timer & Pregnancy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Contraction Timer & Pregnancy at Free against Maay's $0.99. Maay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

Contraction Timer & Pregnancy is free to download; Maay costs $0.99 up front. Contraction Timer & Pregnancy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Maay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maay ships an update every 4 days, Contraction Timer & Pregnancy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Maay versus Contraction Timer & Pregnancy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaayContraction Timer & Pregnancy
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlap ShahZULKUF DEMIRHAN

In-app purchases

None

Maay

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Contraction Timer & Pregnancy

Subscriptions2
  • Contraction Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Contraction Timer Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Maay free?
Maay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contraction Timer & Pregnancy free?
Contraction Timer & Pregnancy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maay or Contraction Timer & Pregnancy have ads?
Neither Maay nor Contraction Timer & Pregnancy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maay or Contraction Timer & Pregnancy?
Maay ships an update every 4 days, and Contraction Timer & Pregnancy every 5 days. Most recently, Maay was updated on September 9, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Pregnancy on September 28, 2026.

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