# Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker vs My F1rst Steps

The clearest difference is price: Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker at Free against My F1rst Steps's $0.99. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 3) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). My F1rst Steps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker is free to download; My F1rst Steps costs $0.99 up front. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. My F1rst Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

My F1rst Steps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker has 50K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of My F1rst Steps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker | My F1rst Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraction-timer-tracker/id933501579/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-f1rst-steps/id6738101661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Going Merry LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820776999) | [My First Steps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779366815) |

## What reviewers say

### Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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


### My F1rst Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-f1rst-steps/id6738101661)

This app helps parents accurately measure their child's feet using a smartphone or tablet touchscreen. It eliminates guesswork in shoe sizing, promoting foot health and comfort. The user-friendly interface provides step-by-step guidance and offers size suggestions in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Accurate foot length measurement, Width sizing input, US, EU, UK size suggestions, Step-by-step guidance, Tips for growing feet

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker free?

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

### Is My F1rst Steps free?

My F1rst Steps costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker or My F1rst Steps?

My F1rst Steps is rated higher. Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while My F1rst Steps averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker or My F1rst Steps have ads?

Contraction Timer ＆ Tracker shows ads; My F1rst Steps does not.

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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.*