iCycleBeads Period & Ovulation User Reviews

Name: iCycleBeads Period & Ovulation
Rating: 4.53704 (108 reviews)

iCycleBeads Period & Ovulation

Cycle Technologies

💪 Health & Fitness

🏥 Medical

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Just got the App

I just bought this app, how does it work. What does the colors mean?

VictoriaLugo55

3 years ago

The worst

Lost my data after years of use. Don’t recommend

montoyaj

5 years ago

Love this tracker

So easy to follow, give you reminders of when your cycle is about begin, fertile and non fertile windows. On point every time.

AtticusGirl

5 years ago

This is the best app I have ever used.

It’s so easy and simple to use

Salvation is real

6 years ago

Data Lost

I’ve been using this app since 2013. I really only used it to help me remember when to expect my period, which was helpful. (I used a different method when my husband and I wanted to get pregnant.) I continued to use the app throughout my pregnancy to keep notes about different milestones of my pregnancy. Of course, I didn’t enter a new cycle date until after my baby was born. When my cycle returned, I entered that new date (about a year after my last cycle) and ALL my previous data disappeared. This had never happened before when I entered new cycles. When I emailed customer support, they said that unless I downloaded reports, there was no way to see previous data. I had used this app for FIVE years and never downloaded reports and could ALWAYS see my previous data. And now when I want to look back at my notes to record some things in my daughter’s baby book, I can’t because for some reason, the app just decided to delete everything. Obviously there was some glitch, yet I’m not thrilled that the “development team” can’t do anything to recover my lost data, apparently. I won’t be using CycleBeads anymore.

7251630

7 years ago

Response from developer

We are sorry that this happened and are looking into it to ensure it won't happen to others. We do not collect personal information from our users which is why we are unable to restore your cycle history. While this is a benefit in terms of privacy, it unfortunately means we don't have your data. Please know that CycleBeads will continue to give you accurate information going forward as long as your cycles have returned to their regular range. 5 years is a long time! We hope you'll stick with us!

The OG fertility tracker

I’ve been using this app for YEARS and the cycle “bead on a string” method even before that. The app is simple and straight forward. I like that there isn’t a whole bunch of other “filler” junk I would never use like other apps have.

A few things that might make this app better:
1) Instructions on how the cycle bead method actually works and the research behind it. It seems some of the other one star reviews are because they don’t understand how the method works.
2) Updated graphics or the option to change color schemes. While I love the simplicity and reliability of this app, it does look a bit dated.

Mombot1359

7 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you! This is helpful feedback.

Incredibly accurate app

This app is great and incredibly accurate. I thoroughly recommend it.

Jkrmears

7 years ago

Good but not for short cycles

I like the app because it gives me a range, but because my cycle is shorter (just under the 26 days this app holds as a minimum) it recommends using another app. I wish I had known that going in! (Perhaps it was advertised but I missed it.) other than that it’s useful for keeping track!

suprrdooper88

8 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. CycleBeads is based on the Standard Days Method of family planning. This method works optimally for people with cycle lengths in a range of 26 to 32 days. This is a majority of women, but everyone. If your cycles are shorter than 26 days, we do not recommend you rely on it for preventing pregnancy, but it would still be an excellent tool when planning pregnancy. If you have questions, please email us at info@cyclebeads.com.

Best app!! 💝

I have been using this app for almost 8 years now. I don’t know how much I paid for it, but it’s worth whatever it costs! It is simple to use and keep up with and is not obtrusive or annoying. And most importantly: it works!!! I have used the app to help us have a baby and also to help avoid pregnancy. I love this app and will continue to use and recommend it! Great big THANKS to the developers! 🏆

Daddio123456789

8 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback! We really appreciate knowing how CycleBeads-users are satisfied with the app and the method. We have known that people like the CycleBeads app and use it for a long time, but 8 years -- You may be a record holder!

More basic than...

using your fingers to count and significantly more complex. Total waste of money. Carving your cycle into a stone tablet is more current than this app.

London SW

8 years ago

Best Alternative to birth control

I have terrible reactions to birth control and was so relieved to find this app. Cyclebeads Fertility tracking has been a great alternative. I’ve been using this app for over three years now and it’s been a simple, so far accurate way to track fertility. I have used it for birth control as well as trying to conceive and both times found it was effective and easy.

Malipali

8 years ago

Response from developer

Hi there! We're so happy to hear that. Thanks so much for your feedback!

Seems accurate

3 month user; so far so good. I like that it indicate the days that my chances of pregnancy are increased so i can plan accordingly. Great tool for those that do not use traditional birth control.

Kustomphitted

8 years ago

Response from developer

Hi there! We appreciate your feedback. If you have any suggestions as to how CycleBeads can improve (and maybe earn that 5th star!) we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact us at info@cyclebeads.com. Thanks!

Long-Time User

I used this method before it was an app, just the string of beads. It’s been simple and helpful and reliable. Even post-vasectomy, I continue to use it to track my cycle.

Josh & Rosemary

8 years ago

Response from developer

Hi there! We are so happy to hear that CycleBeads has served you well. Thank you for your continued support!

Great app

The calculations are accurate for 26days cycle.

Pep rally

8 years ago

Response from developer

Hi there! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. We really appreciate your feedback!

Problem in current update

UPDATE Oct 2017: the latest app update has given me a problem. I have forgotten to record the start my new cycle until today. I entered the correct start date (20 October) and so the beads should be showing that my current cycle is on day 6.... but the beads are showing today as the start of my cycle no matter how hard I try to change it.

Previous to the latest update: This is the only method of tracking my cycle that has really worked for me. It's great!

CrackedChelle33

9 years ago

I got pregnant using this app.

After years of meticulous record keeping, and a clockwork like cycle, I took a huge risk and began using this app to chart my fertility and very cautiously had unprotected sex with my longtime partner. And got pregnant within months. It was a happy accident, but definitely NOT PLANNED.

FrancescaYouBetcha

9 years ago

Response from developer

We're sorry to hear this. While CycleBeads is 95% effective in preventing pregnancy, no birth control method is 100% effective. If you have further questions about the method, please feel free to contact us at Info@CycleBeads.com.

Waste

Waste of $3. I can select the start date of my most recent period, but I can't actually specify which day it ended? How is that supposed to help when the app automatically assumes it's a 7 day cycle when it's really 6? Want my money back.

Minnesota-22

9 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. The first 7 days of your cycle marked by colored beads are not your period days, rather days of low fertility. The method requires only period start dates to identify your fertile and non-fertile days, therefore the end date is not requested. You can, however, enter your end date in notes. If you have further questions or would like to request a refund, please contact us at Info@CycleBeads.com.