Comparison

BellyBean vs Contraction Timer & Live Share

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 & Live Share

Easily track labor contractions with a simple one-tap timer. Share live updates with your partner, doctor, or midwife via a private link, allowing them to follow your progress in real-time without needing the app. Includes customizable pattern guidelines and is designed with privacy in mind.

Highlights
  • One-tap contraction timing
  • Live sharing via private link
  • Duration and interval tracking
  • History chart visualization
  • Customizable pattern guidelines
  • Private by design, no account needed
  • Multi-language support
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A simple contraction timer. Start it when a contraction begins and stop it when it ends. That's it. Share a private link so your partner, doctor, or midwife can follow your contractions live, from anywhere. They don't need to install the app. They open the link in a browser and watch in real time. ONE TAP Start when a contraction begins, stop when it ends. The duration is kept for you. ALL IN ONE Duration and intervals on one screen. See your history in a clear chart. LIVE SHARING (OPTIONAL) Sharing is fully in your control. Records are shared without your name, only with the people you send the link to, and you can stop at any time. You can also create a new link and close the old one whenever you want. CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN Pick a 5-1-1, 4-1-1, or 3-1-1 guideline and get a gentle notification when the pattern you chose is met. This app does not make decisions for you. If you feel different or unwell, do not wait for the pattern. Contact your doctor or midwife. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your records stay on your phone. No account, no ads, no analytics. SEVEN LANGUAGES The app opens in your phone's language. English, Turkish, and five more. ContractionTimer is a simple contraction timer, not a medical device. It doesn't diagnose, give medical advice, or decide anything for you. For anything concerning your health, contact your doctor or midwife.

Screenshots

BellyBean4 screens
Contraction Timer & Live Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contraction Timer & Live Share at none against BellyBean's 2. BellyBean's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. BellyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Contraction Timer & Live Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BellyBean versus Contraction Timer & Live Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellyBeanContraction Timer & Live Share
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent ChewALYESA LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BellyBean

Subscriptions1
  • BellyBean Premium$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • BellyBean Premium Lifetime$7.99
None

Contraction Timer & Live Share

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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