Comparison

Contraction Timer vs Baton

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

Head to head
About

Contraction Timer

Features
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Birth Companion — 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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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 • 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 • Grandparents and caregivers can follow along with view-only access • Sync goes through your own iCloud. No account, no Baton server GROWTH ON THE WHO CHARTS • Weight, length and head circumference with their WHO percentile (birth to 5 years), e.g. "P62 · within the usual range", on the WHO curves • Neutral wording and the source named: never a diagnosis VACCINES AND REMINDERS • The Vietnamese national schedule (TCMR, Circular 52/2025/TT-BYT), or any vaccine with your clinic's dates • A reminder the evening before each dose HEALTH LOG AND BEFORE THE BIRTH • Medicines, temperatures and symptoms, with the last dose on Today so no one gives it twice. No dose advice • Expecting? A contraction timer until the birth MOMENTS, A PHOTO DIARY • The little firsts: a note, up to four photos, a date and a milestone (first smile, first tooth, first steps…) • Each monthly birthday, a Month card with that month's photos, growth and milestones to share • The CDC milestone checklists from 2 months to 5 years, in neutral words SLEEP SOUNDS AND LULLABIES • White, pink and brown noise, rain, ocean, fan, shush, heartbeat and three lullabies, made on your iPhone, with a gentle fade-out timer • White noise is free for 15 minutes at a time MILK STASH • Log bags in the fridge or freezer and see which to use first, with dates from published storage guidance SIRI AND A MORNING SUMMARY • “Log a bottle in Baton”: feeds, diapers and sleep by voice; Control Center buttons (iOS 18) • Last night next to the 7-day average, with what your partner logged SEE THE DAY AND THE WEEK • Today's timeline and totals, 7-day charts, a weekly summary, full history, CSV export • iPad: a sidebar, two columns and keyboard shortcuts; Discover shows every feature 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 • Every sleep sound and lullaby, longer sleep timers and all night 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, CDC milestones, milk storage guidance, wake-window tables, the national vaccine schedule) and suggestions, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your baby's health. No ads. No account. Your baby’s logs are never sent to us. 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/

Screenshots

Contraction Timer4 screens
Baton4 screens

Verdict

The call

Contraction Timer and Baton are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 $4.99 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Contraction Timer versus Baton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraction TimerBaton
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuliia OtmakhovaDao Van Thuong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Contraction Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
2 purchases

Baton

Subscriptions1
  • Baton Plus Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Baton Plus Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Contraction Timer free?
Contraction Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Baton free?
Baton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Contraction Timer or Baton have ads?
Neither Contraction Timer nor Baton shows ads.

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