Contraction Tracker & Timer vs Baton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contraction Tracker & Timer
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Time contractions clearly and stay organised as your due date approaches with InPulsey. CONTRACTION TIMER & TRACKER When contractions begin, start the timer with a single tap. InPulsey keeps each contraction organised so you can easily follow the timing of your session. With the Contraction Timer, you can: • Time each contraction with simple start and stop controls • See how long each contraction lasts • Track the intervals between contractions • Follow frequency and timing patterns • Review your recorded contraction history The clean, focused design makes it easy to record contractions without unnecessary steps or complicated screens. DUE DATE COUNTDOWN Enter your expected due date and see how many days remain until your baby’s arrival. Your countdown is available anytime and is included for free. INPULSEY PRO The Due Date Countdown is free to use. The Contraction Timer and Tracker requires an InPulsey Pro subscription. Choose the subscription period that works best for you: • Weekly subscription • Monthly subscription Both subscription options provide access to the same Pro contraction-timing and tracking features. The price for each plan is displayed in the app before you confirm your purchase and may vary by country or region. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account when your purchase is confirmed. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT InPulsey is not a medical device. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/inpulsey-legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/inpulsey-legal/privacy-policy
Baton
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Baton is a calm baby log for the night shift. Big buttons at the bottom of the screen, a dim night mode, and one log that both parents share. LOG IN ONE TAP • Breastfeeding timer that switches sides and remembers which side is next • Bottles (breast milk, formula or mixed), pumping, solids, sleep, diapers, growth and notes • Every save has a 5-second Undo; every time can be edited • On iPhone, pause, switch or stop a feed from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (Live Activity) • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets SHARE THE NIGHT SHIFT • Invite your partner with a link: they see and add entries on their own iPhone or iPad • Your own iPhone and iPad stay in sync too • Sync goes through your own iCloud. No account, no Baton server GROWTH ON THE WHO CHARTS • Weight, length and head circumference with their percentile on the WHO Child Growth Standards (birth to 5 years), e.g. "P62 · within the usual range" • The chart with the WHO 3rd to 97th percentile curves and your baby's measurements • Neutral wording and the source named: information for your pediatrician visit, never a diagnosis VACCINES AND REMINDERS • The Vietnamese national schedule (TCMR, Circular 52/2025/TT-BYT) computed from the birth date • Anywhere else, add any vaccine with your clinic's dates • A reminder the evening before each dose; mark a dose as given in one tap MOMENTS, A PHOTO DIARY • The little firsts: a note, up to four photos, a date and a milestone (first smile, first tooth, first steps…) • Photos are resized and kept in your own iCloud, shared with your partner • Make a pretty card with your baby's photo, age, weight and length to share with family SEE THE DAY AND THE WEEK • Today's timeline and totals, 7-day charts, full history, CSV export • iPad: a sidebar, two columns in landscape and keyboard shortcuts (⌘1 to ⌘6) FREE, AND STAYS FREE Logging, timers, widgets, partner sync, full history, 7-day charts, CSV export, vaccine schedules and reminders, the WHO percentile of the latest measurement, 20 moments and share cards are free forever. We promise not to move them behind a paywall later. BATON PLUS (OPTIONAL) • The usual next-nap window for your baby's age, from published wake-window tables, plus a reminder before it • 30- and 90-day trends • A PDF report for your pediatrician • More children (twins are always free) and your own reminders • The full WHO growth chart with every measurement, and unlimited moments Baton Plus is $9.99 a year with a 1-week free trial, or $19.99 once. Both include Family Sharing. Prices may vary by country. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase (after the free trial, if you start one). Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID settings. Your partner does not need to buy anything. Baton shows published reference ranges (WHO growth standards, wake-window tables, the national vaccine schedule) and suggestions, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your baby's health. No ads. No account. No analytics. Names, notes and entries are end-to-end encrypted in iCloud. Available in English, Tiếng Việt, 日本語, 한국어, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, 中文 and Italiano. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Baton at daily against Contraction Tracker & Timer's fortnightly. Contraction Tracker & Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Contraction Tracker & Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Baton sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Contraction Tracker & Timer ships an update fortnightly, Baton daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contraction Tracker & Timer | Baton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OMAR EL ISMAILI | Dao Van Thuong |
In-app purchases
Contraction Tracker & Timer
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
Baton
- Baton Plus Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Baton Plus Lifetime$19.99
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