Press kit
Press facts, paste-ready boilerplate, screenshot guidance, product details, naming notes, and media contact information.
Press kit
This press kit gives journalists and editors concise product facts, paste-ready descriptions, screenshot guidance, and contact information. It distinguishes published information from details that still need confirmation.
What this press kit contains
The Contraction Timer IO press kit covers a free contraction timer available for iPhone, Apple Watch, Android, and the web. The core timing experience has no ads, and people can use the timer without creating an account.
The name’s “IO” means “It’s On.” That meaning can be included when a story discusses the name, but it is not necessary in routine product references.
This page is intended for journalists, newsletter writers, app reviewers, podcast producers, and other media professionals. It includes approved boilerplate, a fact sheet, suggested screenshot captions, naming guidance, and a media contact.
No downloadable logo package, founder biography, launch date, company location, funding information, or team size was supplied for this kit. Contact the team before publishing any of those details.
Paste-ready boilerplate
Short boilerplate:
“Contraction Timer IO is a free contraction timer for iPhone, Apple Watch, Android, and the web. It helps pregnant people and birth partners record contraction starts, stops, durations, and intervals. The core timing experience has no ads, and IO means ‘It’s On.’”
Extended boilerplate:
“The free contraction timer is designed for the final weeks of pregnancy, when pregnant people and birth partners may want a clear record of contraction timing. It is available on iPhone, Apple Watch, Android, and through a web browser, allowing users to choose the device that is convenient at the time. The core timer does not display ads.”
“Users start and stop timing as a contraction begins and ends. The resulting history helps them review duration and spacing. The product is a recording tool, not a medical device, and its timing information should not replace advice from a maternity care team.”
Editors may shorten either version for house style. Do not add claims that the timer diagnoses labor, predicts an exact delivery time, or determines when someone must go to the hospital.
Verified product facts and important limits
- The product is free to use for core contraction timing.
- The core timing experience contains no ads.
- Supported options named in the supplied materials are iPhone, Apple Watch, Android, and a web timer.
- The product records contraction timing and history.
- No account is required, according to the supplied product research.
- The published site figure is a 4.8 rating from 14,889 responses (Contraction Timer IO site figure, 2026).
- The supplied materials do not establish whether the published rating combines platforms, covers a particular store, or uses another collection method. Journalists should identify it as a site-published figure rather than an independently audited total.
No sourced figures were supplied for downloads, active users, countries served, births supported, company headcount, revenue, or year-over-year growth. Those figures should not be estimated from ratings or store visibility.
Availability and store requirements can change. Check the current Apple App Store and Google Play listings before reporting operating-system compatibility, in-app purchase details, or device requirements.
Suggested screenshots and captions
The table describes the requested press screenshot set. It is a shot list, not confirmation that high-resolution image files or publication rights were included with this page.
| View | What the image should show | Suggested caption |
|---|---|---|
| Ready screen | The timer before a contraction begins, with the primary control clearly visible. | A simple starting screen keeps the main timing action within reach. |
| Active contraction | The timer running during a contraction, with elapsed time visible. | The active view records how long the current contraction lasts. |
| Contraction history | A completed sequence showing durations and intervals without personal information. | The history view helps users review recorded duration and spacing. |
| Apple Watch | The watch interface on a wrist or device frame, showing the timing control. | Apple Watch support allows timing without holding a phone. |
| Android | The Android interface on a neutral device frame. | The Android version provides access to the core timing workflow. |
| Web timer | The browser timer on a laptop or mobile browser, with unrelated tabs hidden. | The free web timer offers a browser-based option when an app is not available. |
Use current interfaces rather than mockups when possible. Remove names, notifications, medical records, location details, and other personal information before publication.
No sourced image dimensions, file formats, photographer credits, usage license, or required attribution were supplied. Request production-ready assets and written permission before using screenshots in print, paid advertising, broadcast graphics, or altered composites.
Naming, style, and claim guidance
Use the full product name on first reference. Later references may use “the contraction timer,” “the timer,” or “the product.” Write IO in capital letters when explaining that it means “It’s On.”
Describe it as a contraction timing and recording tool. Avoid calling it a labor detector, diagnostic tool, clinical monitor, emergency service, or substitute for a doctor, midwife, nurse, or hospital assessment.
Do not state that a particular contraction pattern proves active labor or guarantees that birth is imminent. Care instructions differ by individual circumstances and provider guidance.
When discussing price, specify that core timing is free and contains no ads. The supplied research notes that in-app purchases may appear in store listings, but it does not provide a complete current price schedule. Check the applicable store listing before publishing purchase details.
For accessibility, captions should describe what each screen does rather than relying on color, device type, or visual styling alone. Screenshots should also avoid implying that the sample contraction history belongs to a real patient.
Media requests, corrections, and interviews
Send press questions, fact-check requests, interview inquiries, correction notices, and asset requests to support@contractiontimer.io. Include the publication name, deadline, intended use, and the specific materials needed.
For screenshot requests, state whether the images will appear online, in print, in an app store feature, in a newsletter, or in a broadcast segment. Ask for current files if interface accuracy matters, because screens may change after this kit is prepared.
For ratings or usage claims, request the collection method, platform scope, and capture date. The press contact should also confirm any proposed statement about launch history, ownership, headquarters, staffing, partnerships, medical review, privacy practices, or future features.
Corrections should quote the disputed wording and provide the page or publication date. Urgent deadlines should be placed in the email subject line, although no guaranteed media-response time was supplied.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download the Contraction Timer IO press kit?
No downloadable archive was supplied with this page. The available material includes boilerplate, product facts, screenshot descriptions, style guidance, and a media email. For logos, current screenshots, device mockups, or other production files, contact support@contractiontimer.io and explain the publication format and deadline.
How many press screenshots are available?
The planned set contains six screenshot views (Press kit brief, 2026). They cover the ready screen, active timing, contraction history, Apple Watch, Android, and the web timer. This page describes the shots but does not confirm that downloadable files, image dimensions, or publication licenses are currently available.
Can journalists use the screenshots without permission?
Permission is not established by this page. No sourced license, attribution rule, or reuse policy was supplied for the images. Journalists should request current files and written usage terms before publishing screenshots, especially for print, broadcast, paid promotion, cropped images, or altered device composites.
What rating should a reporter quote?
The site-published figure is a 4.8 rating from 14,889 responses (Contraction Timer IO site figure, 2026). The supplied material does not explain the platforms, collection period, or methodology behind that total. Attribute it as a figure published by the site rather than presenting it as an independently verified app-store rating.
Is there a founder bio or company history for press use?
No founder biography or detailed company history was supplied. The materials also do not provide a confirmed launch date, headquarters, ownership structure, funding history, or team size. Request those details from support@contractiontimer.io and verify the wording before including them in a profile or company overview.
Can a contraction timer tell someone when to go to the hospital?
No, a contraction timer records timing and does not make a medical decision. It should not be described as diagnosing labor or deciding when someone needs hospital care. Pregnant people should follow instructions from their doctor, midwife, nurse, hospital, or maternity unit, especially when symptoms or concerns are urgent.
Who handles media interviews and fact-checking?
Media requests and fact checks should be sent to support@contractiontimer.io. Include the outlet, deadline, topic, requested spokesperson, and questions when possible. No named press representative or guaranteed response time was supplied, so urgent requests should make the deadline clear in the email subject line.