Comparison

BellyBean vs Calm Contraction Timer

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

Head to head
About

BellyBean

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When contractions start, the last thing you need is a complicated app. BellyBean is the contraction timer that keeps it simple. Just tap to start, tap to stop. Duration, frequency, and intervals are tracked automatically so you can focus on what matters. IS IT TIME TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL? The 5-1-1 rule is the most common guideline: contractions 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for at least 1 hour. BellyBean monitors your pattern in real time and lets you know when you've hit this milestone so you and your birth partner can make informed decisions together. FEATURES โ€ข One-Tap Timing โ€” Start and stop with a single tap. No menus, no setup, no learning curve. โ€ข Automatic Calculations โ€” Duration, frequency, and interval calculated instantly. โ€ข Contraction History โ€” Every contraction logged with time and duration. โ€ข Visual Pattern View โ€” Watch your contraction pattern develop over time with duration, interval, and intensity charts. โ€ข Smart 5-1-1 Alert โ€” BellyBean tells you when your contractions match the hospital-ready pattern. โ€ข Intensity Tracking โ€” Log each contraction as slight, mild, moderate, strong, or intense to see how labor progresses. โ€ข Dark Mode โ€” Easy on the eyes during late-night timing sessions. โ€ข Works Offline โ€” No internet required. Your data stays on your device. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT THAT MATTERS We know you're not downloading this app on a casual Tuesday. You're either preparing for labor or already in it. Every design decision in BellyBean was made with that reality in mind with large buttons, clear numbers, zero distractions. Your pregnancy journey is unique. BellyBean is here to give you one less thing to worry about. BellyBean offers a weekly subscription and a lifetime purchase. A subscription is required to access premium features including visual pattern charts. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The weekly subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://bellybean.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bellybean.vercel.app/privacy.html

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Calm Contraction Timer

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Know exactly when it's time to go to the hospital. Calm Contraction Timer automatically alerts you when your contractions meet the 5-1-1 rule โ€” built by mamas who've been there. ONE-TAP CONTRACTION TRACKING Start and stop contractions with a single tap on our large, easy-to-find timer button. No fumbling through menus or complicated interfaces during contractions. Just tap, breathe, and let the app do the rest. SMART 5-1-1 HOSPITAL ALERT Stop guessing when it's time to go to the hospital. Calm Contraction Timer automatically monitors your contraction pattern and alerts you when your contractions meet the 5-1-1 criteria - 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for 1 hour. Your doctor will thank you. REAL-TIME STATISTICS See your labor progress at a glance with automatic calculations: Average contraction duration Average time between contractions (frequency) Total contractions in the past hour All stats update live as you track, giving you and your birth team a clear picture of your labor pattern. VISUAL TIMELINE Review your complete contraction history in a clean, easy-to-read timeline. Spot patterns, track progress, and see how your labor is evolving - all without doing any math. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE All contraction data is stored locally on your device. We never collect, transmit, or sell your health information. Your labor journey is yours alone. DESIGNED FOR LABOR We know that when contractions start, you need an app that just works. That's why Calm Contraction Timer features: A calming, distraction-free design Large tap targets for easy use during contractions Automatic data saving so you never lose your records Live Activity โ€” track contractions from your Lock Screen without opening the app Offline support - no internet required Portrait mode optimized for one-handed use Built with love by mamas who've been there. We hope this app gives you one less thing to worry about on the big day. COMING SOON Apple Watch integration โ€” time contractions from your wrist ----- PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock powerful tools to share your progress and keep your care team informed: EDIT CONTRACTIONS Forgot to stop the timer? Started it late? No problem. Easily edit contraction start and end times so your records stay accurate even when things get hectic. SHARE REPORT Generate a professional PDF report of your complete contraction history and share it directly with your doctor, midwife, or birth partner. Arrive at the hospital with clear, organized data that helps your care team make informed decisions fast.

Screenshots

BellyBean4 screens
Calm Contraction Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

BellyBean and Calm Contraction Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BellyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Calm Contraction Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BellyBean versus Calm Contraction Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellyBeanCalm Contraction Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVincent ChewAmanda Maricle

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BellyBean

Subscriptions1
  • BellyBean Premium$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • BellyBean Premium Lifetime$7.99
1 purchases

Calm Contraction Timer

One-time1
  • Contraction Tracking - Base$2.99

Questions

Is BellyBean free?
BellyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calm Contraction Timer free?
Calm Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BellyBean or Calm Contraction Timer have ads?
Neither BellyBean nor Calm Contraction Timer shows ads.

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