# EFM vs Motion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Motion at 60% against EFM's 0%. Motion also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). EFM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EFM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Motion holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EFM's written reviews are positive against 60% of Motion's.

EFM ships an update every 12 months, Motion monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EFM | Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efm/id834501088/reviews) | **[4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-labor-and-birth-tool/id6479435685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 5 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Augusta University](https://appshunter.io/developer/319778530) | [Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724923251) |

## What reviewers say

### EFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efm/id834501088)

This is an instructional application for learning electronic fetal monitoring using a recognized algorithm and nomenclature. It is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Future updates aim to include data saving and demographic features.

**Highlights:** Electronic fetal monitoring instruction, NCHHD algorithm and nomenclature, Instructional purposes, Collaborative project inquiries, Future data saving capability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-labor-and-birth-tool/id6479435685)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app assists birth professionals by providing patient-specific recommendations, trauma-informed techniques, and science-backed coping tools to improve labor outcomes and promote vaginal birth. It offers advanced position guidance, labor dystocia support, and personal progress tracking to elevate care.

**Highlights:** Virtual Labor Position Guide, Advanced Position Recommendations, Patient-Centered Care Support, Labor Dystocia Guidance, Personal Practice Dashboard, Data Security (HIPAA Compliant)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free (12 month) | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 12 month | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EFM free?

EFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EFM or Motion?

Motion is rated higher. EFM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Motion averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do EFM or Motion have ads?

Neither EFM nor Motion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EFM or Motion?

EFM ships an update every 12 months, and Motion monthly. Most recently, EFM was updated on September 29, 2026 and Motion on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*