Contraction timer · free in Pace, Please
A contraction timer that records time, and nothing else.
How it works
One press to startOpen the timer from Today, from Track, or — from version 1.2 — straight from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button with the “Start timing” control.
Start contraction, end contractionOne large button starts and ends each contraction. Live timing facts show the recorded spacing from start to start, the rest between contractions, and each start you marked.
A neutral Lock Screen timer, if you want it“Show timing on the Lock Screen” is off unless you choose it. It shows a timer and a count and never says what is being timed.
Sessions you can return toEach timeline stays in your history on your iPhone. You can resume it, and include it in a plain-text export when you choose to share.
What it will not do
It will not tell you when to call or when to go in. Follow the plan from your maternity team, and contact them whenever you are concerned.
It shows no labour reading, score, or alert. Help now — your care contacts and official urgent routes for the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany — is one tap away from Today.
Official guidance on when to call
Free, private, and yours
No account, no ads, no analyticsYou never sign up. Apple’s privacy label for Pace, Please reads “Data Not Collected”.
Kept on your iPhoneRecords stay in protected storage on your device. Nothing leaves unless you choose to share or export it.
Safety is never paywalledContraction timing, baby movement, and Help now are free, always.
Questions
Is the contraction timer free?
Yes. Contraction timing, its history, and the Lock Screen timer are free and will stay free.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Timing happens on your iPhone and needs no connection.
Can my partner see the timings?
There is no account or sync. You can show the screen, or share a plain-text export from Privacy & settings when you choose.
Will it tell me when to go to the hospital?
No. Pace records time only. Your maternity team’s plan comes first; the NHS page above explains when people in the UK are advised to call.
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How Pace, Please compares with other pregnancy apps
Pace, Please is a wellness and communication-support app. It does not give medical advice, assess symptoms, or replace your care team. If you think you or your baby may be in danger, contact your maternity team or emergency services now.