# Count the Kicks! vs Pomelo Care

Count the Kicks! and Pomelo Care both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Pomelo Care's written reviews are positive against 48% of Count the Kicks!'s. Pomelo Care also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Count the Kicks!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position 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 4.9 for Pomelo Care. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count the Kicks! has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 98% of Pomelo Care's.

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomelo Care weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count the Kicks! | Pomelo Care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-kicks/id844800332/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomelo-care/id1628609842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | #190 |
| Size | 69 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Healthy Birth Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057611167) | [Pomelo Care Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628609844) |

## What reviewers say

### Count the Kicks!

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Pomelo Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomelo-care/id1628609842)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Access expert women's health care for pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Connect with a dedicated team of clinicians for personalized support and virtual appointments, anytime and anywhere.

**Highlights:** Personalized women's health care, Support for pregnancy and postpartum, Menopause care specialists, Virtual appointments, Dedicated clinician teams, 24/7 availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 24/7 availability and quick response times
- 👨‍⚕️ Highly professional and knowledgeable providers
- 💬 Compassionate and attentive care team
- 🏥 Comprehensive services (OB, pediatrics, lactation, mental health)
- 📱 Convenient virtual appointments from home

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow response times (30+ minutes reported)
- 🔄 Lengthy chat interactions without resolution
- 💰 Limited service duration (3-month limitation mentioned)
- 🎯 Difficulty getting direct help despite extended conversations

**Reported bugs**

- Prolonged resolution times for support issues
- Inconsistent response speed across different interactions

**Requested features**

- Extended service coverage beyond 3 months
- Faster response time guarantees


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count the Kicks! free?

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

### Is Pomelo Care free?

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

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

Pomelo Care is rated higher. Count the Kicks! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Pomelo Care averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Count the Kicks! or Pomelo Care have ads?

Count the Kicks! shows ads; Pomelo Care does not.

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

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomelo Care weekly. Most recently, Count the Kicks! was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pomelo Care on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Count the Kicks! or Pomelo Care?

Count the Kicks! currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Pomelo Care at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*