Comparison

HeraBEAT vs Contraction Timer 5

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

Head to head
About

HeraBEAT

This application works with a specific ultrasound device to measure fetal heart rates. It is intended as a supplementary tool and users should always consult with their doctor for medical decisions.

Highlights
  • Fetal heart rate measurement
  • Works with HeraBEAT Ultrasound Doppler Monitor Device
  • Supplementary medical tool
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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HeraBEAT App works with the HeraBEAT Ultrasound Doppler Monitor Device, and allows you to measure your fetal's heart rate. Please consult with your doctor in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Enjoy

About

Contraction Timer 5

Features
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Track contractions calmly when every tap should be simple. Contraction Timer 5-1-1 helps you record each contraction, understand timing patterns, and review your labor history without setup, accounts, or clutter. Start a contraction with one tap. End it with one tap. The app automatically calculates duration, frequency, averages, and recent history so you and your birth partner can stay focused. What you can do: - Time contractions with a large, easy-to-reach button - See average duration and frequency at a glance - Review a clear contraction history - Follow the standard 5-1-1 guideline - Check warning signs in the guide - Use dark mode through your system settings - Keep your history saved on the device - Use the core tracker without accounts or premium unlocks Built for labor moments The interface is calm, readable, and designed for repeated use during stressful moments. No account is required. Your core timer, history, averages, 5-1-1 guidance, and emergency guide remain available without interruption. 5-1-1 guidance The app helps you watch for the common 5-1-1 pattern: contractions around 5 minutes apart, lasting about 1 minute, for around 1 hour. This can help you decide when to call or go to the hospital. Important medical note This app is for tracking and informational support only. It is not a medical device and does not replace guidance from the hospital. If you experience bleeding, reduced baby movement, your water breaks, severe pain, or any concern, contact emergency care immediately.

Screenshots

HeraBEAT4 screens
Contraction Timer 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Contraction Timer 5 at every 4 days against HeraBEAT's fortnightly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeraBEAT ships an update fortnightly, Contraction Timer 5 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HeraBEAT versus Contraction Timer 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeraBEATContraction Timer 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHeraMedAdrian Amor

In-app purchases

None

HeraBEAT

No in-app purchases

None

Contraction Timer 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeraBEAT free?
HeraBEAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contraction Timer 5 free?
Contraction Timer 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeraBEAT or Contraction Timer 5 have ads?
Neither HeraBEAT nor Contraction Timer 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeraBEAT or Contraction Timer 5?
HeraBEAT ships an update fortnightly, and Contraction Timer 5 every 4 days. Most recently, HeraBEAT was updated on October 7, 2026 and Contraction Timer 5 on October 3, 2026.

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