Comparison

BellyBean vs 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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Contraction Timer

Features
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Time contractions with one tap โ€” and know when it may really be time to go. TWO TAPS, NOTHING ELSE Tap the big circle when a contraction begins, tap again when it eases. Durations, intervals and your hourly pattern are worked out for you โ€” no forms, no clutter, designed for one hand in the middle of the night. THE 5-1-1 RULE, WATCHED FOR YOU The guideline midwives give for heading to the hospital: contractions about every 5 minutes, lasting about 1 minute, for about 1 hour. The app quietly watches your pattern and tells you when it matches โ€” with a notification even if your phone is locked. Prefer the stricter 4-1-1 rule? One switch in Settings. KEEPS GOING ON THE LOCK SCREEN A Live Activity shows the running contraction on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island โ€” you can end it right there, without unlocking. BUILT FOR REAL LABOR โ€ข A big, calm timing button you can't miss โ€ข "Since last contraction" always in view โ€ข Edit or discard any contraction afterwards โ€ข Practice runs (Braxton Hicks) โ€” time them, mark them, keep them separate โ€ข Sessions wrap up gently when things go quiet SHARE WITH YOUR MIDWIFE OR DOCTOR Send a session summary as text the moment it ends, or export CSV. Pro adds a clean, printable PDF report for your care team. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored on your iPhone only. No account, no ads, no tracking โ€” nothing ever leaves your device. PRO One simple upgrade โ€” as a one-time purchase or a yearly subscription โ€” unlocks your full history, the PDF report and pattern insights. Timing, the 5-1-1 alert and text sharing are free forever. Contraction Timer records the times you enter by hand. It is not a medical device โ€” always follow the advice of your midwife, doctor or hospital. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://soufianechalouh.github.io/contraction-timer/privacy

Screenshots

BellyBean4 screens
Contraction Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BellyBean at 15.1 against Contraction Timer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 Contraction Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
BellyBean versus Contraction Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellyBeanContraction Timer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVincent Chewsoufiane Chalouh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BellyBean

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

Contraction Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro โ€” Lifetime$19.99

Questions

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

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