Comparison

Count the Kicks! vs CareSimple

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

Head to head
About

Count the Kicks!

Monitor your baby's movements during the third trimester with this research-based tool. Track patterns, strength, and contractions, and share data with your provider. Features include digital badges, OCR scanning, and multi-language support for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Daily baby movement tracking
  • Contraction timer
  • OCR scanning for paper charts
  • Digital badges for milestones
  • Multi-language support
  • Single or twin pregnancy compatible
Features
Currently charting
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Track Your Baby’s Movements with Confidence The Count the Kicks app is a free, research-based tool designed to help expectant parents monitor their baby’s health in the third trimester. With daily tracking of your baby’s movement patterns and strength, you’ll gather valuable data to share with your provider. The app also includes built-in guidance and in-app messaging to help you recognize changes and feel empowered to speak up if something feels off. A change in fetal movement can be one of the earliest—and sometimes only—signs that a baby may be in distress. Monitoring movement is an easy, proven way to strengthen your connection with your baby, and 78% of users say it reduces their anxiety during pregnancy. Exciting Features Include: NEW – Digital Badges Celebrate milestones! Earn badges as you track your baby’s movements. It’s a fun and encouraging way to stay consistent and connected. Contraction Timer Time your contractions and monitor frequency and duration so you know when it’s time to head to your birthing location. Simple, helpful, and easy to use. OCR Scanning Prefer paper charts? No problem. Use our optical character recognition (OCR) tool to scan and upload your kick data directly into the app—no manual entry required. Dark Mode By popular demand! Use the app in dark mode for a more comfortable experience, especially at night. More Helpful Features: • Track movement strength during each session • Download and share your kick-counting data with your provider • Take personal notes during sessions • Available in over 20 languages - Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Mandarin Chinese, Dari, English, French, German, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Marshallese, Mongolian, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. • Compatible with single or twin pregnancies • Visual graphs to help identify your baby’s normal patterns • Daily, interactive education and encouragement messages Stay connected. Feel empowered. Count the Kicks is more than just a tracking app—it’s peace of mind in your pocket. Download today and start building a lifelong bond with your baby. What’s New in Count the Kicks! We’ve made it even easier to stay connected to your baby’s health: Smart Reminders & Notifications: Your reminders now adapt to your routine and you can view important updates in the new Notifications tab. New iPhone Widgets – Add the Count the Kicks widget to your iPhone home screen for quick access. You can start a session or view your baby’s movement history without opening the app. To activate: long-press your home screen, tap the + in the top corner, search for Count the Kicks, and choose your preferred widget. Siri Voice Activation – Use Siri for hands-free tracking. Just say: “Hey Siri, start counting on Count the Kicks app” to begin a kick counting session instantly.

About

CareSimple

Manage your health remotely with this secure platform. Track vital signs, receive alerts, and communicate with your healthcare provider for personalized care. Designed for ease of use and HIPAA compliance.

Highlights
  • Seamless health monitoring with device syncing
  • Real-time alerts and reminders
  • Secure messaging and virtual check-ins
  • Easy-to-use interface for all ages
  • HIPAA-compliant and secure data handling
Features
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CareSimple is your easy-to-use remote patient monitoring (RPM) app designed to help you manage your health from the comfort of your home. Stay connected with your healthcare provider, track your vital signs, and receive personalized care—all in one simple, secure platform. Key Features: - Seamless Health Monitoring – Automatically syncs with medical devices to track vitals like blood pressure, glucose levels, oxygen saturation, weight, and more. - Real-Time Alerts & Reminders – Get notified when it's time to take your readings. - Secure Messaging & Virtual Check-Ins – Stay in touch with your care team for updates and support. - Easy-to-Use Interface – Designed for patients of all ages with simple navigation and clear instructions. - HIPAA-Compliant & Secure – Your health data is encrypted and protected to ensure privacy and safety. CareSimple empowers you to take control of your chronic condition while keeping your healthcare team informed. Download today and experience remote patient monitoring made simple!

Screenshots

Count the Kicks!4 screens
CareSimple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Count the Kicks! at 4.8 against CareSimple's 2.8. Count the Kicks! also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 42) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). CareSimple's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Count the Kicks! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count the Kicks! has 8.6K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Count the Kicks!'s written reviews are positive against 40% of CareSimple's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, CareSimple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Count the Kicks! versus CareSimple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount the Kicks!CareSimple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.6K ratings) — better2.8 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.6K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHealthy Birth DayTactio Health Group Inc.

Customer experience

Count the Kicks!

All ratings8,595 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative38.8%

CareSimple

All ratings42 ratings
Positive40.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative45.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Count the Kicks!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to create or log into accounts
  • Kick session data randomly disappearing
  • Reminders and notifications not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow editing of past kick sessions
  • Add support for multiple babies
  • Provide more detailed kick data analysis
  • Improve Apple Watch integration

CareSimple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Count the Kicks!

No in-app purchases

None

CareSimple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count the Kicks! free?
Count the Kicks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareSimple free?
CareSimple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Count the Kicks! or CareSimple?
Count the Kicks! is rated higher. Count the Kicks! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while CareSimple averages 2.8 from 42 ratings.
Do Count the Kicks! or CareSimple have ads?
Count the Kicks! shows ads; CareSimple does not.
Which is updated more often, Count the Kicks! or CareSimple?
Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, and CareSimple every 2 months. Most recently, Count the Kicks! was updated on October 26, 2026 and CareSimple on October 25, 2026.

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