# Count the Kicks! vs Kinsa

The clearest difference is ads: Kinsa at none against Count the Kicks!'s shown. Kinsa also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 8.6K). Count the Kicks!'s advantage is chart position (#123 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Count the Kicks! against 4.8 for Kinsa. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinsa has 45K ratings behind it against 8.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Count the Kicks!'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Kinsa's.

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, Kinsa monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count the Kicks! | Kinsa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-kicks/id844800332/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **50.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Healthy Birth Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057611167) | [Transform Health Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/685593253) |

## What reviewers say

### Count the Kicks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-kicks/id844800332)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient kick tracking
- 💡 Helpful for high-risk pregnancies
- 🤗 Provides peace of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Unreliable data saving and syncing
- 🤯 Overwhelming notifications and pop-ups
- ⏱️ Slow to load and respond

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Kinsa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinsa/id1469151284)

Track family health, symptoms, and temperatures to receive personalized care guidance. This app helps you remember crucial details for recovery and doctor visits, integrating with HealthKit for seamless data sharing.

**Highlights:** Age-specific fever and symptom guidance, Temperature, symptom, and medication tracking, Family member health profiles, Caregiver and doctor sharing, HealthKit and Health app integration, Recovery tips and comfort advice

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate temperature readings
- 📊 Helpful health tracking and recommendations
- 🤖 Useful app integration with thermometer
- 🤒 Effective for monitoring sick family members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app and thermometer
- 🔍 Overly complex setup process
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and frequent crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to save temperature readings
- Thermometer disconnects from app unexpectedly
- Inconsistent temperature readings across devices
- Login issues and data loss on new device setup

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually enter temperatures without app
- Option to customize symptom and medication tracking
- Improved data export and history retention
- Integration with other health tracking platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count the Kicks! free?

Count the Kicks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kinsa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Count the Kicks! or Kinsa?

Kinsa is rated higher. Count the Kicks! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Kinsa averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do Count the Kicks! or Kinsa have ads?

Count the Kicks! shows ads; Kinsa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Count the Kicks! or Kinsa?

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kinsa monthly. Most recently, Count the Kicks! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Kinsa on October 21, 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.*