# Count the Kicks! vs Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count the Kicks! at none against Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker's 6. Count the Kicks! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 47%) and ratings volume (50K vs 8.6K). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Count the Kicks! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Count the Kicks! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker has 50K ratings behind it against 8.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Count the Kicks!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count the Kicks! | Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-the-kicks/id844800332/reviews)** | [4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-tracker/id933501579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | #107 |
| Size | 69 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Healthy Birth Day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057611167) | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) |

## What reviewers say

### Count the Kicks!

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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 ＆ Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-tracker/id933501579)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Medical, #208 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Effortlessly track labor contractions with this intuitive app. It automatically calculates duration, intervals, and frequency, providing visual history and intensity indicators. Includes a hospital bag checklist and pain relief exercises.

**Highlights:** One-tap start/stop contraction timing, Automatic duration, interval, and frequency calculation, Visual history with color-coded intensity, Hospital bag checklist, Pain-relieving exercise guide, Data saved even when app is closed

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Baby Tracker & Contraction Timer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Baby Tracker & Contraction Timer | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Helpful for tracking contractions
- 🔍 Allows editing and adjusting of entries
- 💰 Free app with no subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Frequent requests for reviews during labor
- 📢 Annoying pop-up ads and notifications
- 🔒 Limited access from lock screen
- 🔋 Potential battery drain from constant use

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent timing between start and end of contractions
- Syncing issues between phone and Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or night theme option
- Ability to pause/resume timing
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Customizable intensity buttons instead of slider
- Ability to share data/reports with medical providers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count the Kicks! free?

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

### Is Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker free?

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker?

Count the Kicks! is rated higher. Count the Kicks! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker averages 4.6 from 50K ratings.

### Do Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker have ads?

Both Count the Kicks! and Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker show ads.

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

Count the Kicks! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Count the Kicks! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Count the Kicks! or Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker?

Count the Kicks! currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker at #107. 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.*