# Period Tracker ⋆ vs Lively

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Period Tracker ⋆ at none against Lively's 10. Period Tracker ⋆ also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Lively's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lively sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Period Tracker ⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Period Tracker ⋆ against 4.8 for Lively. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Period Tracker ⋆'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Lively's.

Period Tracker ⋆ ships an update every 2 months, Lively every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Period Tracker ⋆ | Lively |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/period-tracker/id1579369864/reviews) | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 122 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [LUCKY LABS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670581511) | [Lively Cycle, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682199702) |

## What reviewers say

### Period Tracker ⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/period-tracker/id1579369864)

This app helps you track your menstrual cycle, predict periods, and monitor ovulation. Log symptoms, moods, and intimate life for personalized insights and receive timely reminders. It offers customizable tracking for irregular cycles and provides fertility period notifications.

**Highlights:** Cycle and menstruation forecasting, Menses date tracking, Customizable cycle length, Mood and symptom logging, Intimate life tracking, Fertility and menses notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate period predictions
- 💎 Helpful for tracking cycles
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inability to manually adjust period dates
- 🤔 Limited symptom tracking options
- ⚠️ Inconsistent with irregular cycles
- 🧭 Difficulty navigating past months

**Reported bugs**

- Automatically adds period dates even when none
- Inaccurate predictions for irregular cycles

**Requested features**

- Add more symptom tracking options
- Allow manual adjustment of period dates
- Improve navigation to view past cycles
- Provide more customization options


### Lively

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #54 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and align with your body's natural menstrual cycle. It offers personalized daily tips for nutrition, exercise, and self-care, and supports pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Features include partner syncing for shared insights and integration with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily tips, Nutrition and sports guidance, Partner syncing, Pregnancy and postpartum support, Menopause tracking, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $18.99 | per year |
| premium | $19.99 | per year |
| premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Lovely design
- 🤝 Partner syncing feature
- 📚 Informative cycle insights
- 🌱 Helpful food and activity suggestions
- 🙌 Life-changing for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🔍 Lack of symptom tracking
- 🕰️ Inaccurate cycle predictions
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Logging issues and data loss
- Syncing problems with Apple Health
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Add custom symptom tracking
- Improve partner syncing for LGBTQ+ couples
- Integrate temperature/ovulation tracking
- Provide more detailed hormone insights
- Include pregnancy/postpartum tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Period Tracker ⋆ free?

Period Tracker ⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lively free?

Lively is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Period Tracker ⋆ or Lively?

Lively is rated higher. Period Tracker ⋆ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Lively averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.

### Do Period Tracker ⋆ or Lively have ads?

Period Tracker ⋆ shows ads; Lively does not.

### Which is updated more often, Period Tracker ⋆ or Lively?

Period Tracker ⋆ ships an update every 2 months, and Lively every 11 days. Most recently, Period Tracker ⋆ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lively on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*