# Contraction Timer & Counter 9m vs Birth Plan Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Birth Plan Plus at none against Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's 3. Birth Plan Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (68K vs 40). On price and device support 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. Birth Plan Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer & Counter 9m has 68K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Contraction Timer & Counter 9m's written reviews are positive against 67% of Birth Plan Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m ships an update every 5 weeks, Birth Plan Plus every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Timer & Counter 9m | Birth Plan Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-and-counter-9m/id877303791/reviews)** | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-plan-plus/id1321264965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aleksei Neiman](https://appshunter.io/developer/604710689) | [Blank Space](https://appshunter.io/developer/867360301) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Timer & Counter 9m

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Medical, #33 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, 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


### Birth Plan Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birth-plan-plus/id1321264965)

Create a personalized birth plan covering preferences for pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Easily share your plan with your support and healthcare teams. Includes resources and tips from other mothers.

**Highlights:** Define birth preferences for hospital, birth center, home, or C-section, Guided questions for pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum, Includes pain management tools and preparation tips, Add photos and names of support team members, Save and share birth plan as a PDF, Edit and update plan as needed, Access pregnancy and birth resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Birth Plan Plus free?

Birth Plan Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Contraction Timer & Counter 9m or Birth Plan Plus?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m is rated higher. Contraction Timer & Counter 9m averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Birth Plan Plus averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Contraction Timer & Counter 9m or Birth Plan Plus have ads?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m shows ads; Birth Plan Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer & Counter 9m or Birth Plan Plus?

Contraction Timer & Counter 9m ships an update every 5 weeks, and Birth Plan Plus every 28 months. Most recently, Contraction Timer & Counter 9m was updated on September 26, 2026 and Birth Plan Plus on June 1, 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.*