5 out of 5 stars
I’ve tried every contraction app — most are sterile or overcomplicated. This one is brilliantly simple. One tap to start, auto-tracking, and ‘Time to ship!’ when it’s go-time? Perfect. The nerd jokes kept us smiling through the pain. If you code (or love someone who does), this is the labor timer.
Light or dark — your call
Nerd Contraction Timer works beautifully in both light and dark mode. Auto-switches with your system, or pick your vibe. Easy on the eyes, day or night.

Set your intensity level
Tap to mark each contraction’s intensity — mild, medium, strong. Visual heat map in history helps you (and your doctor) see the full picture.

Know when to ship
Real-time progress bar follows the 5-1-1 rule. When contractions hit the mark, you’ll see ‘Time to ship!’ — clear, calm, and dev-approved.

Edit any contraction
Missed one? Tapped late? No problem. Tap any bubble in history to edit start time, duration, or intensity. Accuracy without stress.

One-Tap Timing
Start and stop contractions with a single tap.
Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes during long nights.
5-1-1 Rule Alert
Automatically alerts you when contractions hit 5 min apart, 1 min long, for 1 hour.
Know When to Ship
Visual progress bar shows how close you are to hospital time.
Full History
See every contraction with timestamps, duration, and intervals — no data lost.
Adjust Intensity
Easily adjust the intensity as you go.
Why Choose Nerd Contraction Timer
Real ways people use Nerd Contraction Timer. Find yours.
- → First-Time Parents – Stay calm and informed with clear timing.
- → Coder Couples – Track labor like a deploy — with jokes.
- → Hospital Prep – Know exactly when to grab the go-bag.
- → Doula Support – Share history with your birth team.
Expectant devs love it!
They quickly capture their thoughts from anywhere!
5 out of 5 stars
Nerdy but Brilliant“Finally, a contraction timer that gets my dev brain. ‘Time to ship!’ had me laughing *and* ready.”

5 out of 5 stars
“No merge conflicts. Just perfect timing.”

5 out of 5 stars
So clean, so clutch“One tap and I’m tracking — even at 3am in labor.”

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“Told me exactly when to push… to the hospital.”

5 out of 5 stars
5-1-1, but make it dev“The ‘Know when to ship’ progress bar is genius.”

5 out of 5 stars
“Lightweight, accurate, and hilarious. Used it for both kids.”

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Slick under pressure“Big button. Dark mode. No nonsense. Delivered like a pro.”

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Nailed it“My wife loved it. I loved the jokes. Baby arrived on schedule.”

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“Lives in my hand and just works — even when I’m not.”

5 out of 5 stars
Simple. Smart. Stress-free.“Didn’t know I needed a nerdy labor timer until I used it.”

5 out of 5 stars
“Best contraction app for coders. Or anyone who gets the joke.”
