Comparison

Contraction Timer・ vs 5

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

Head to head
About

Contraction Timer・

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Welcome to your trusted Contraction Timer companion for a calmer and more confident birth journey. This app was created to help expecting mothers easily monitor and track contractions during labor. Record a few contractions, and the app will help you understand your current stage of labor based on timing patterns. Families and mothers worldwide rely on our apps throughout pregnancy and childbirth. We value your feedback and are always happy to help. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This application is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Labor patterns can vary from person to person. Always consult your healthcare provider or doctor regarding contraction timing, labor progression, and any medical concerns. Privacy Policy - https://appy.tilda.ws/contractions-pp Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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5

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The contractions have started — and every one raises the same question: is it time to call, or is this still early labor? ContractionWatch answers with numbers instead of guesswork. One tap when a contraction starts, one when it eases, and you always know how long they last, how far apart they are, and how long the pattern you were told to watch for has held. Most timers show you a list and leave the math to you at 3 a.m. ContractionWatch measures the way clinicians do — from the start of one contraction to the start of the next — and checks every entry against the 5-1-1 guideline, or the 4-1-1, 3-1-1 or custom numbers your own midwife or doctor gave you. When your log has matched that pattern for the full sustained hour, the screen says so plainly and tells you what it means: contact your care team. WHAT YOU GET • One giant button you can hit mid-contraction with your eyes closed — no fiddly forms while you breathe through it • "5m 12s apart, lasted 1:02" on screen the moment a contraction ends, measured start-to-start the way your provider means it • A progress bar filling toward "60 of 60 min" while your contractions keep matching your pattern — you watch it build instead of doing interval math • Your numbers, not a generic rule: set 5-1-1, 4-1-1, 3-1-1 or exactly what your care team told you to watch for • Charts that show at a glance whether contractions are getting longer and closer together • A clean, timestamped log you can hand or send to your midwife on arrival — every contraction, duration and gap, ready to read PERFECT FOR • First-time parents told "come in at 5-1-1" who don't want to do stopwatch math between contractions • Birth partners who took over the timing job and need something one-handed and unmissable • Parents expecting a faster second labor, where the window between "maybe" and "go" is short • Anyone whose provider gave custom numbers — the app watches for your pattern, not a preset WHY NOT JUST USE THE CLOCK APP? A stopwatch gives you durations. Labor timing runs on a different number — the gap from the start of one contraction to the start of the next — and confusing the two is the classic mistake that sends people to the hospital hours early or hours late. ContractionWatch tracks both numbers separately, labels them clearly, and runs the sustained-for-an-hour check no clock app can. A TIMING TOOL, NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE ContractionWatch records your timing; it never diagnoses labor or tells you when to travel. A matched pattern is a prompt to contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit — their guidance always comes first. If anything worries you, call them now; never wait for this app. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything you log stays on your iPhone. No account, no server, no tracking — the only network traffic is Apple's own purchase handling. Your labor is nobody's data. FULL ACCESS Unlimited timing, your complete history and the pattern watch are included. Pro unlocks the pattern charts and the shareable provider report — via auto-renewing weekly or yearly subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Add ContractionWatch to your hospital-bag checklist today — so when the first real contraction arrives, the only thing left to do is press one button. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia

Screenshots

Contraction Timer・4 screens
54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 at none against Contraction Timer・'s 2. Contraction Timer・'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer・ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contraction Timer・ ships an update weekly, 5 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Contraction Timer・ versus 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction Timer・5
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB3 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperAliaksei SiarheyeuLEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Contraction Timer・

Subscriptions1
  • Contractions Timer Plus$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Contractions Timer Plus - Lifetime$7.99
None

5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Contraction Timer・ free?
Contraction Timer・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 free?
5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Contraction Timer・ or 5 have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer・ nor 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer・ or 5?
Contraction Timer・ ships an update weekly, and 5 every 4 months. Most recently, Contraction Timer・ was updated on October 9, 2026 and 5 on October 5, 2026.

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