Nest vs Contraction Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Nest
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A pregnancy tracker that turns forty weeks into a calm, private journal. If you are a mom to be who wants every kick, contraction and bump photo kept on your own device rather than on a corporate server, Nest is built for you. It is a gentle companion from positive test to birth day, with no account, no sign-up and no cloud upload. Your prenatal notes stay on this phone, and the app works the same way on the plane, in the elevator and in the hospital wing with no signal. Useful whether this is your first 9 months, an IVF or high-risk pregnancy that needs careful notes for your OB, a second-time round where you already know what you want to track, or a quiet space to share weekly memories with a partner. Every feature described below is unlocked only with an auto-renewable subscription purchased inside the app. New users receive a 3 day free trial; you may cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged. Open the app and the week-by-week timeline shows fetal development, body changes and daily tips across all forty weeks of prenatal care. The ACOG-aligned kick counter logs fetal kicks with the ten-in-two-hours method, the contraction timer captures frequency, duration and intensity at a tap, and weight, blood pressure and symptom tracking sit beside an appointment scheduler with doctor notes. A photo card per week becomes your baby diary, and the third-trimester checklist keeps hospital bag and birth plan ready. A weight gain chart sits beside the bump photos so you can see the curve and bring it to your next visit instead of squinting at three apps. Beyond the basics, Nest handles the parts of pregnancy that other trackers ignore. Mood and energy entries ride beside the medical numbers without judgement, food aversions and cravings log in two taps, and a kick-and-contraction history view lets you spot patterns over days, not just minutes. If labour starts at 3 in the morning, the timer is one tap from the Lock Screen, and the contraction list exports to a tidy summary you can read aloud to the triage nurse. Twin pregnancies get parallel tracks, and miscarriage and loss entries are handled with quiet care rather than a confetti screen. The interface ships in 15 languages with full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type, smart reminders nudge you before appointments and milestones, and a discreet mode hides sensitive content on a shared device. Baby growth, contractions and kicks stay on your phone unless you choose to sync with Apple Health. There is no account, no cloud, no third-party server in the loop โ the data is yours and it stops at the edge of your device. Unlock with Pro: - Live Activities for kicks and contractions on the Lock Screen - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets so your week is always glanceable - Apple Watch app for kick counting and contraction timing from your wrist - PDF health report for your doctor and Apple Health two-way sync - Unlimited photo memories, birth-prep notes, premium icons and themes Subscription Pricing & Terms Features require a subscription. Pricing and terms available in-app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription and free-trial conversion in Settings > Apple ID after purchase. Any unused portion of the free-trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Contraction Timer
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Birth Companion โ calm support for every contraction Birth can feel intense, emotional, and overwhelming. Birth Companion was designed to make one small part of it feel simpler. Track contractions with a single tap, see timing and intervals clearly, and keep your timer in sight right from the Lock Screen or Apple Watch. Use gentle breathing guidance to help find a steady rhythm, save how each wave felt, and look back on your contraction history whenever you want. Birth Companion includes: Simple contraction timing Duration and interval tracking Gentle breathing guidance Intensity, pressure, and support notes Personal contraction log Lock Screen timer Apple Watch support Shareable PDF summaries You can track your first 10 contractions for free. After that, continued access requires a weekly or monthly subscription. Created by a mother who has been through labor too, Birth Companion is made to feel calm, soft, and easy to use when you may not have the energy for anything complicated. For every wave, a little more clarity. For every moment, a little more support. Birth Companion is a comfort and tracking tool only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or medical monitoring. Always follow the guidance of your doctor, midwife, or care team. Terms of Use: https://birth-companion.pages.dev/terms-of-use
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Verdict
Nest and Contraction Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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Both are free to download. Nest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Contraction Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Nest | Contraction Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bahattin Duran | Yuliia Otmakhova |
In-app purchases
Nest
- Nest Premium โ Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Nest Premium โ Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
Contraction Timer
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month








