# Contraction Timer vs Waves

The clearest difference is price: Contraction Timer at Free against Waves's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Contraction Timer is free to download; Waves costs $1.99 up front. Contraction Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Waves sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Timer | Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [soufiane Chalouh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052367430) | [Youssef Ziat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871790298) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-5-1-1/id6794873317)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro — Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waves-contraction-timer/id6797129633)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waves Complete | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraction Timer free?

Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Waves free?

Waves costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Contraction Timer or Waves have ads?

Neither Contraction Timer nor Waves shows ads.

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