Comparison

My Contractions vs Rhythmom

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

Head to head
About

My Contractions

Easily track labor contractions by tapping to start and stop. It logs duration, frequency, start/end times, and intensity, providing clear reports and charts to help you understand contraction patterns and decide when to seek medical attention. Includes features like notes, email sharing, and backup options.

Highlights
  • Log contractions with a tap
  • Track duration, frequency, start/end times, and intensity
  • View contraction tendency via charts and histograms
  • Add notes to logs
  • Email contraction logs
  • Calculate average duration and frequency
  • Backup and restore logs
Features
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This app will be your best companion when labor time is coming. Just tap the big button when contraction starts and then tap the same button when it ends, this app will log the duration, frequency, start & end time and intensity. From the contraction logs and reports, you can see clearly about the tendency of contractions, and distinguish if it is the right labor from ‘false’, when contractions become regular, you can make the right decision when the right time to go to birthing center is. This app makes timing contractions so easy; it helps greatly to pass the painful and stressful time. Key Features: ⁃ Log contraction as easy as a tap. ⁃ Log duration, frequency, start & end time and intensity of each contraction. ⁃ Five styles of intensity: very mild, mild, medium, strong, very strong and none. ⁃ Add note for the log. ⁃ Send contractions out by email. ⁃ Supports editing and deleting wrong logs. ⁃ Calculates average duration and frequency. ⁃ Show duration and frequency time by chart. ⁃ Show intensity tendency by histogram. ⁃ Generates reports for last 10, 20 and all logs. ⁃ Calculates the due date, and show time passed and days left. ⁃ Supports background running. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Supports Face ID as passcode. ⁃ Supports Wifi backup & restore. ⁃ Supports iCloud backup & restore. ⁃ Supports Dropbox backup & restore. ⁃ Supports universal version (available on both iPhone and iPad). ⁃ Supports Apple Watch. If you have any question, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.

About

Rhythmom

Features
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Rhythmom is a contraction timer designed for moms-to-be. Tap once when a contraction starts and again when it ends — the app records each contraction's duration and interval, and uses your contraction rules (such as 5-1-1) to let you know when it may be time to head to the hospital, supporting you until you meet your baby. KEY FEATURES • One-tap contraction timing Tap the ring to start, tap again to stop. Duration, interval, and today's count at a glance. • Smart hospital reminders Built-in 5-1-1 and other common contraction rules, fully customizable for interval, duration, and pattern length. When your pattern meets the standard, the app alerts you — experienced moms can switch to the stricter 4-1-1 rule. • Complete history Every contraction is saved. Review totals, average duration, and average interval anytime — perfect to show your doctor. • Visual charts Trend charts for the last 14 days, this week, and this month make duration and interval easy to read at a glance. • PDF report export Generate a contraction report with summary metrics and full details, ready to print or share with your doctor. • Apple Watch timing Contractions don't wait for your phone. Start timing from your wrist — data syncs automatically. • iPhone widgets Put contraction timing on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Start logging and check your status without opening the app. • Invite family Labor is easier together. Invite your partner or family to view your log and help time contractions, side by side. • Birth announcement After your baby arrives, add a name, birth time, weight, and length to create a beautiful announcement card and share the joy with everyone who cares. PRIVACY & SECURITY All data stays on your device. Only you and the family you invite can see it. We never upload or collect your health data. PLEASE NOTE This app is for health education reference only and is not a medical diagnosis. If your water breaks, you notice bleeding, or you have severe pain, seek medical care immediately.

Screenshots

My Contractions4 screens
Rhythmom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rhythmom at none against My Contractions's shown. Rhythmom also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). My Contractions's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Contractions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months and Rhythmom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Contractions ships an update every 7 months, Rhythmom daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Contractions versus Rhythmom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ContractionsRhythmom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDHangzhou Lion Cat Culture Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

My Contractions

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Ads appear during free trial
  • App hinders timely tracking
  • Scaling is wrong
  • Suddenly changed times
  • Accidental logs hard to delete

Requested features

5 requests
  • Set as complication on Apple Watch
  • Ability to add contractions manually
  • Break up logs by day
  • Delete accidental data input without clearing all data
  • Show average in the past hour instead of number of logs

Rhythmom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Contractions

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months14 Days trial$1.996 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$19.99
1 purchases

Rhythmom

One-time1
  • Rhythmom$0.99

Questions

Is My Contractions free?
My Contractions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythmom free?
Rhythmom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Contractions or Rhythmom have ads?
My Contractions shows ads; Rhythmom does not.
Which is updated more often, My Contractions or Rhythmom?
My Contractions ships an update every 7 months, and Rhythmom daily. Most recently, My Contractions was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rhythmom on October 29, 2026.

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