# Count the Kicks! vs Contraction Timer & Counter 9m

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count the Kicks! at none against Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's 3. Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 8.6K) and chart position (#26 vs #126). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer & Counter 9m sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Count the Kicks! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Count the Kicks! against 4.8 for Contraction Timer & Counter 9m. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Counter 9m has 69K 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 50% of Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's.

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, Contraction Timer & Counter 9m every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count the Kicks! | Contraction Timer & Counter 9m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-kicks/id844800332/reviews) | **[4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-counter-9m/id877303791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **50.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #126 | **#26** |
| Size | 69 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Healthy Birth Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057611167) | [Aleksei Neiman](https://appshunter.io/developer/604710689) |

## What reviewers say

### Count the Kicks!

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Contraction Timer & Counter 9m

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-counter-9m/id877303791)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Medical, #46 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This app helps expectant mothers track labor contractions by simply tapping a button. It analyzes contraction duration and frequency to determine when it's time to head to the hospital or to understand the current stage of labor for home births. It provides guidance based on standard indicators, but always consult your doctor.

**Highlights:** Track contractions with a single button, Analyze contraction duration and frequency, Notify when it's time to go to the hospital, Determine labor stage for home births, Simple and easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contraction Timer Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Contraction Timer Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Timer Plus | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Accurately tracks contractions
- 📢 Provides helpful notifications
- 💾 Ability to export data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty editing recorded contractions
- 💤 Frequent review prompts during labor
- 📺 Disruptive ads during use
- 🤔 Inaccurate hospital readiness notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Incorrect contraction timing
- Email export feature not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Contraction intensity tracking
- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete/edit recorded contractions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count the Kicks! free?

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

### Is Contraction Timer & Counter 9m free?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m is rated higher. Count the Kicks! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Contraction Timer & Counter 9m averages 4.8 from 69K ratings.

### Do Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m have ads?

Both Count the Kicks! and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m?

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m every 6 weeks. Most recently, Count the Kicks! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer & Counter 9m?

Count the Kicks! currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Contraction Timer & Counter 9m at #26. 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.*