# Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker vs Freya

The clearest difference is price: Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker at Free against Freya's $5.99. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 172) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Freya's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker is free to download; Freya costs $5.99 up front. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Freya asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker against 4.5 for Freya. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker has 50K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker's written reviews are positive against 92% of Freya's.

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Freya every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker | Freya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-tracker/id933501579/reviews)** | [4.5 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freya-surge-timer/id1447509164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #113 | **#9** |
| Size | 195 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [The Positive Birth Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137760588) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · 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


### Freya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freya-surge-timer/id1447509164)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app guides users through labor with hypnobirthing techniques, offering timed surge tracking, guided relaxations, and breathing exercises. It provides notifications for established labor and can be used during pregnancy for relaxation and practice.

**Highlights:** Hypnobirthing-friendly surge timer, Guided relaxations and breathing techniques, Surge and contraction tracking, Labor established notification, Pregnancy relaxation and practice, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helpful for labor and delivery
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing audio
- 📊 Useful for tracking contractions
- 🤰 Great companion for hypnobirthing
- 🏆 Contributed to positive birth experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🙄 Inaccurate contraction tracking
- 🤫 Difficult to pause/control audio
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded contractions being deleted unexpectedly
- App not properly detecting established labor
- Audio continuing to play even after app is closed

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific relaxation tracks
- Option to pause/mute audio without stopping the timer
- More detailed contraction analysis and patterns
- Apple Watch companion app for easier tracking
- Ability to edit or delete recorded contractions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker free?

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

### Is Freya free?

Freya costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker or Freya?

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker is rated higher. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Freya averages 4.5 from 172 ratings.

### Do Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker or Freya have ads?

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker shows ads; Freya does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker or Freya?

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Freya every 2 months. Most recently, Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Freya on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker or Freya?

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Freya at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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