Comparison

MyPatch vs Ring

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyPatch

This app helps users manage their contraceptive patch by providing timely reminders for application, changes, and removal. It offers a visual progress tracker and a calendar to log important patch events and personal health diary entries.

Highlights
  • Patch application, change, and removal reminders
  • Progress ring for wear duration and protection status
  • Calendar for patch events and diary entries
  • Missed-action detection and warnings
  • Customizable wear duration and patch-free pauses
  • Home screen widget (premium)
  • Diary tracking for emotions, period, and notes (premium)
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MyPatch is your personal companion for the contraceptive patch (e.g. Evra or Apleek). It reminds you of every application, change and removal – so you'll never forget a patch again. A clean progress ring shows at a glance how long you've been wearing your current patch, when the next change is due, and whether your protection is active. The built-in calendar combines past and upcoming patch events with diary entries like mood, period or symptoms. Free Features • Overview screen with progress ring in patch design • Protection status shown directly in the ring – instantly visible • Remaining and elapsed days, start and end of each cycle • Missed-action detection with warning and calendar marker • Calendar view (3-month window) with patch and diary icons • Wear duration and patch-free pause fully customizable • Freely adjustable reminder time • Freely selectable first day of the week • Full Dark Mode support • FAQ page with detailed answers to common questions Premium Features • Home Screen Widget with live ring and protection status • Unlimited calendar view without time window limits • Advance and recurring reminders with custom text • Add or correct patch actions retroactively • Diary: track emotions, period intensity, notes and appointments • Custom notes and additional reminders (e.g. gynecologist visit) • Restock reminder for new patch packs • Customizable event colors in the calendar • Adjustable number of saved cycles • Convenient subscription management inside the app • No ads Subscription & Terms MyPatch Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://langsoftware.de/?page_id=173 Important Notice MyPatch is a reminder and tracking tool and does not replace medical advice. For any questions regarding your contraceptive patch, please consult your doctor.

About

Ring

Manage your contraceptive ring birth control with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Easily track insertion and removal times, customize your cycle, and receive timely notifications. Premium features include widgets, a personal diary, and PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Cycle overview
  • Ring insertion/removal reminders
  • Customizable cycle control
  • Daily calendar with notes
  • Custom notifications
  • Widgets
  • Personal diary and symptoms tracking
Features
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When do I insert my birth control ring? When do I remove it? When is my next ring change? Ring - Birth Control Tracker is a contraceptive ring tracker, vaginal ring reminder, medication tracker, and cycle calendar designed specifically for people who use a hormonal contraceptive ring for birth control and pregnancy prevention. It calculates your upcoming insertion and removal dates automatically, so you always know where you are in your current cycle and when your next change is due. No counting days. No wondering whether you forgot to take it out. No missed ring change because life got busy - just more confidence that you’re staying on schedule with your contraceptive routine and using your ring as intended for pregnancy protection. SET UP YOUR RING SCHEDULE Choose how many days you keep your vaginal ring in and how many ring-free days you have, then enter the date and time you inserted it. The app builds your cycle and tracks upcoming changes automatically. Follow a routine of three weeks in and one ring-free week, use your ring continuously with no break, or create a custom contraceptive schedule. If your prescribed routine changes, update it at any time. Because the schedule is customizable, the app can adapt to different contraceptive ring routines instead of being locked to a single fixed schedule. INSERTION & REMOVAL REMINDERS Stay on top of your contraceptive schedule with: • Insertion reminders to help you put in a new ring on time • Removal reminders so you know when it’s time to take it out • Upcoming ring change dates • Current cycle status at a glance Your insertion and removal history is saved, so you can check when you last changed your ring and review previous cycles. CONTRACEPTIVE RING CALENDAR See your complete contraceptive schedule in one cycle calendar: • Days with your ring inserted • Ring-free days • Upcoming insertion and removal dates • Previous cycles • Notes added to individual days BUILT FOR THE BIRTH CONTROL RING A vaginal ring isn’t a daily pill. Instead of adapting a general period tracker, medication reminder, or pill tracker to your contraceptive method, you get a cycle tracker and contraceptive reminder built specifically around the vaginal contraceptive ring. Whether you’re new to hormonal contraception or have used a contraceptive ring for years, it’s one dedicated place for managing your ring routine with confidence. FREE FEATURES • Insertion and removal reminders • Contraceptive ring cycle tracker • Cycle calendar and current cycle overview • Insertion and removal history • Notes for individual days PREMIUM FEATURES • Custom notifications - choose when your reminders arrive and their sound • Home Screen widgets - check your current status without opening the app • Personal diary - keep notes throughout your cycle • Symptom tracking - log bleeding, menstrual symptoms, side effects, and how you feel • PDF report - export your contraceptive history to share with your healthcare provider or gynecologist YOUR DATA, YOUR PRIVACY Your contraceptive tracking data stays on your device and is not shared with third-party analytics services. IMPORTANT Ring - Birth Control Tracker is a reminder, calendar, and tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow the instructions provided with your contraceptive ring and the guidance of your healthcare professional. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Contact us at birthcontrolring@gmail.com. Terms and Conditions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CWPR2nN9r7KRyrO8N1-PrIBvOfk_hOs9/view?usp=drive_link Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sGwiOd9tfFx2GiUD4n1L6qfrbWcqB749/view?usp=sharing

Screenshots

MyPatch4 screens
Ring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ring at 87% against MyPatch's 29%. Ring also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 1). MyPatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyPatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyPatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of MyPatch's written reviews are positive against 87% of Ring's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyPatch ships an update every 9 days, Ring every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyPatch versus Ring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPatchRing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB85 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperSebastian LangAnna Ovchynnykova

Customer experience

MyPatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Ring

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

MyPatch

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ring

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is MyPatch free?
MyPatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ring free?
Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyPatch or Ring?
MyPatch is rated higher. MyPatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ring averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do MyPatch or Ring have ads?
Both MyPatch and Ring show ads.
Which is updated more often, MyPatch or Ring?
MyPatch ships an update every 9 days, and Ring every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyPatch was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ring on October 7, 2026.

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