Comparison

FreeContractionTrackr vs Braxton Hicks

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

Head to head
About

FreeContractionTrackr

Features
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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.

About

Braxton Hicks

This app helps track baby's kicks and labor contractions with simple, one-tap logging. It provides real-time counts, patterns, and detailed statistics. Data is private and stored locally or in your iCloud, with options to share summaries with your provider.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Real-time kick counts
  • Contraction timer
  • 5-1-1 labor pattern checklist
  • Hour-by-hour and 7-day charts
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
  • PDF and CSV export
Features
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A fast, private counter for Braxton Hicks, baby's kicks, and real contractions. Free, with no ads and no account — made by a dad for his wife, and shared so it can help other moms too. Made for the moment itself: one tap logs a Braxton Hicks, and the two numbers that matter — today's count and the rolling 60-minute count — are always on screen. KICK COUNTER • Turn it on and a second button appears beside the Braxton Hicks one, on iPhone and Apple Watch • Kicks today, and how long the last ten took — the count-to-10 measure providers ask about CONTRACTION MODE, READY FOR LABOR • Switch in one tap from the Track screen when it's the real thing • Start/Stop timer records each contraction's length • Live "since last started" and "last one lasted" counters — the numbers you actually watch • The 5-1-1 pattern as a checklist: about 5 min apart, about 1 min long, for about an hour, each with its current value and a tiny trend of how far apart they're getting • A notification when the pattern is reached • Discard a false start; a forgotten Stop is closed automatically and stays editable STATS THAT STAY OUT OF THE WAY • Hour-by-hour chart for any day, with scrubbing • 7-day view with weekly totals and daily average • In contraction mode: a minutes-apart trend and a log with length and spacing columns • Tap any entry to edit its time or duration, down to the second APPLE WATCH + WIDGETS • Full watch app: log from your wrist with the same counters • Watch-face complications and iPhone lock-screen widgets • Phone and watch sync instantly, both directions SHARE WITH YOUR PROVIDER Export a one-page PDF summary for appointments, or a complete CSV spreadsheet. OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Hourly alert: a notification if the rolling 60-minute count reaches your threshold (default 6 — the common "call your provider" guidance before 37 weeks) • Pregnancy week: set your due date to see the current week and time remaining PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics. Your data lives on your devices and in your own private iCloud — nowhere else. This app is a tracker, not medical advice. Contact your provider about anything that concerns you.

Screenshots

FreeContractionTrackr4 screens
Braxton Hicks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FreeContractionTrackr at 17.0 against Braxton Hicks's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FreeContractionTrackr versus Braxton Hicks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeContractionTrackrBraxton Hicks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJayadev BillaDallen Burwell

In-app purchases

None

FreeContractionTrackr

No in-app purchases

None

Braxton Hicks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeContractionTrackr free?
FreeContractionTrackr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Braxton Hicks free?
Braxton Hicks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreeContractionTrackr or Braxton Hicks have ads?
Neither FreeContractionTrackr nor Braxton Hicks shows ads.

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