FreeContractionTrackr vs Contraction Timer by Nestling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreeContractionTrackr
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Time your contractions. See the pattern. Know when to go to the hospital. ONE BUTTON. THAT'S IT. Tap when a contraction starts. Tap when it stops. FreeContractionTrackr tracks the duration, the interval, and tells you when it's time to head to the hospital. NO SIGNUP. NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ADS. FREE. You're in labor. You don't have time for account creation screens or subscription paywalls. FreeContractionTrackr is completely free, forever. SMART HOSPITAL ALERT Based on the widely-used 5-1-1 guideline (contractions 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute, for 1 hour), FreeContractionTrackr shows a clear alert when your pattern suggests it's time to go. You can customize the rule based on your provider's advice (some recommend 4-1-1 or 3-1-1). FEATURES: • One giant button — tap to start, tap to stop • Duration and interval tracking for every contraction • Average duration and interval at a glance • Color-coded pattern: green (early) → yellow (active) → red (go to the hospital) • Configurable hospital rule (5-1-1, 4-1-1, 3-1-1, or custom) • Works offline — no internet needed • Data stays on your device — complete privacy • Resumes if you close the app • VoiceOver accessible NOT MEDICAL ADVICE FreeContractionTrackr is a timing tool. The hospital alert is a general guideline based on ACOG recommendations. Always follow your healthcare provider's specific instructions for when to go to the hospital. Built with love by parents who've been there.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreeContractionTrackr at none against Contraction Timer by Nestling's 1. Contraction Timer by Nestling's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Contraction Timer by Nestling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FreeContractionTrackr asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FreeContractionTrackr | Contraction Timer by Nestling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Jayadev Billa | Tyrian Horton |
In-app purchases
FreeContractionTrackr
No in-app purchases
Contraction Timer by Nestling
- Forever Unlock$4.99
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