Comparison

Pump Log® vs Contraction Timer & Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Pump Log®

This app helps exclusive pumpers track their breast milk output, manage their milk stash, and stay on schedule. It offers a built-in timer, smart reminders, and detailed statistics to support milk supply. Features include a countdown calculator, Apple Watch integration, and widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Session logging (time, volume, side, notes)
  • Milk stash monitoring
  • Countdown calculator for feeding goals
  • In-depth stats and trends on milk output
  • Built-in timer and custom reminders
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
Features
Currently charting
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Pump Log® is built for exclusive pumping, this is NOT the all-in-one baby tracker with 20 features you don't use. Pump Log® is the most trusted app for exclusive pumping. Track every session, manage your milk stash, and stay on schedule, all in one place. Exclusively pumping is hard. Pump Log makes it manageable. With a built-in timer, smart reminders, and detailed stats, you'll always know where you stand and what to do next. KEY FEATURES - Countdown Calculator Set your feeding goal and see exactly how many more days you need to pump. The most motivating feature in your exclusive pumping toolkit. - In-Depth Stats & Trends Track your breast milk output over time. Spot what's helping your supply, catch dips early, and pump with confidence. - Apple Watch App Log sessions and check your next pumping reminder right from your wrist. Perfect when your hands are full (are they ever not anymore??). - Reminders, Timer & Widgets Custom pumping reminders, a built-in session timer, and Home Screen + Lock Screen widgets keep you on track 24/7. - Detailed Session Logging Track time, volume, side, and notes. Everything you need to understand and grow your milk supply. - Stash Monitoring Build your freezer stash with confidence. Know exactly what you have banked and how long it'll last. Pump Log has helped tens of thousands of exclusive pumpers reach their goals — backed by 5,000+ five-star reviews from real EP moms. Download free and start your first session today!

About

Contraction Timer & Tracker

Effortlessly track labor contractions with this intuitive app. It automatically calculates duration, intervals, and frequency, providing visual history and intensity indicators. Includes a hospital bag checklist and pain relief exercises.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop contraction timing
  • Automatic duration, interval, and frequency calculation
  • Visual history with color-coded intensity
  • Hospital bag checklist
  • Pain-relieving exercise guide
  • Data saved even when app is closed
Features
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A reliable companion for every moment of labor. Designed with care for expecting mothers and birth partners, Contraction Timer & Tracker helps you track contractions effortlessly — so you can focus on staying calm and present. With just one tap, the app starts timing your contraction. Tap again to stop. That’s it — we take care of all the calculations for you: duration, intervals, frequency, and trends over time. No stress, no math — just peace of mind when you need it most. Everything you need in one place: • Apple Watch companion app • One-button start/stop for timing each contraction • Automatic calculation of duration, intervals, and frequency • Clear visual history of all contractions on one screen • Color-coded intensity indicators to see how things are progressing • Easy slider to record how strong each contraction feels • Add personal notes to any contraction for later reflection • Full-screen mode for easier use during labor • Edit or delete any contraction as needed • Saves your data even if you close or switch apps • A complete hospital bag checklist for both mom and baby • A helpful list of pain-relieving exercises, with instructions, to support you through contractions • Graphs and averages to help you identify patterns and decide when it’s time to go to the hospital or birthing center • Dark mode --------- Contraction Timer & Tracker Premium offers a subscription option: $19.99 per year. You can try free trial with all features available. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Contraction Timer & Tracker subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period on the $1.99/week basis. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. By using Contraction Timer - Time labor, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://goingmerry.xyz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://goingmerry.xyz/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Pump Log®4 screens
Contraction Timer & Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pump Log® at none against Contraction Timer & Tracker's shown. Pump Log® also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Contraction Timer & Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 5.8K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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. Pump Log® sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Contraction Timer & Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pump Log® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Tracker has 50K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Pump Log®'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Contraction Timer & Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pump Log® ships an update every 5 days, Contraction Timer & Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pump Log® versus Contraction Timer & Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPump Log®Contraction Timer & Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.8K ratings) — better4.6 (50K ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K50K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#83 — better#108
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB192 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStefanik Software LLCGoing Merry LLC

Customer experience

Pump Log®

All ratings5,820 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.2%

Contraction Timer & Tracker

All ratings50,021 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.5%

Bugs and requests

Pump Log®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Contraction Timer & Tracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent timing between start and end of contractions
  • Syncing issues between phone and Apple Watch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode or night theme option
  • Ability to pause/resume timing
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable intensity buttons instead of slider
  • Ability to share data/reports with medical providers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pump Log®

One-time2
  • Unlimited Records Upgrade$19.99
  • Upgrade (original price)$49.99
6 purchases

Contraction Timer & Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Baby Tracker & Contraction Timer$3.997 Days
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Baby Tracker & Contraction Timer$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pump Log® free?
Pump Log® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contraction Timer & Tracker free?
Contraction Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pump Log® or Contraction Timer & Tracker?
Pump Log® is rated higher. Pump Log® averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Contraction Timer & Tracker averages 4.6 from 50K ratings.
Do Pump Log® or Contraction Timer & Tracker have ads?
Contraction Timer & Tracker shows ads; Pump Log® does not.
Which is updated more often, Pump Log® or Contraction Timer & Tracker?
Pump Log® ships an update every 5 days, and Contraction Timer & Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Pump Log® was updated on October 1, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Tracker on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pump Log® or Contraction Timer & Tracker?
Pump Log® currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Contraction Timer & Tracker at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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