Comparison

BellyBean vs Contraction Timer by Nestling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • One-Tap Timing — Start and stop with a single tap. No menus, no setup, no learning curve. • Automatic Calculations — Duration, frequency, and interval calculated instantly. • Contraction History — Every contraction logged with time and duration. • Visual Pattern View — Watch your contraction pattern develop over time with duration, interval, and intensity charts. • Smart 5-1-1 Alert — BellyBean tells you when your contractions match the hospital-ready pattern. • Intensity Tracking — Log each contraction as slight, mild, moderate, strong, or intense to see how labor progresses. • Dark Mode — Easy on the eyes during late-night timing sessions. • Works Offline — 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

About

Contraction Timer by Nestling

Effortlessly track labor contractions with a simple one-tap interface. Monitor duration, gaps, and intensity, with automatic 5-1-1 pattern awareness. Integrates with Apple Health and syncs via iCloud.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop
  • Apple Watch app
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Siri integration
  • Automatic duration, gap, and median tracking
  • 5-1-1 timing pattern awareness
  • Intensity logging
Features
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Contraction Timer by Nestling is the labor timer built for the moment your bandwidth is lowest. One tap to start, one to stop — on your iPhone, your Lock Screen, or your wrist. We handle the math, the gaps, and the durations so you can focus on labor. Completely free — no paywall, no ads, no subscription. • Live Activity + Lock Screen — glance at the timer without unlocking • Ask Siri to start a contraction — completely hands-free timing • Huge one-tap buttons designed for active labor, not fiddly menus KNOW WHERE YOU ARE • Automatic duration, gap, and median tracking for every contraction • 5-1-1 timing-pattern awareness — get a clear, calm note when your contractions are about 5 minutes apart, lasting about 1 minute, for about an hour • Intensity logging with a single tap after each contraction • Session history — review your durations and patterns WHEN YOUR BABY ARRIVES • Continue into Nestling, the calm baby tracker, so your story keeps going from your last contraction to your baby’s first feeding: feeds, sleep, diapers, and growth in one place YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • No account required. No ads. No subscription. Your timing data is never sold. IMPORTANT Contraction Timer by Nestling is a timing tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, detect, or predict labor, and it does not detect emergencies or provide medical advice. Timing patterns such as 5-1-1 are informational only — only your healthcare provider can tell you when to seek care. In any emergency, call your provider or local emergency services immediately. From the makers of Nestling, the calm baby tracker. When baby arrives, your story continues there.

Screenshots

BellyBean4 screens
Contraction Timer by Nestling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BellyBean at 15.1 against Contraction Timer by Nestling's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BellyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Contraction Timer by Nestling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BellyBean versus Contraction Timer by Nestling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellyBeanContraction Timer by Nestling
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVincent ChewTyrian Horton

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BellyBean

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

Contraction Timer by Nestling

One-time1
  • Forever Unlock$4.99

Questions

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

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