Comparison

Period Tracker ⋆ vs Pilly

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

Head to head
About

Period Tracker ⋆

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
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CYCLE & PERIOD TRACKER! Meet a completely new approach to tracking your cycle. Everyday tips, opportunity to send REMINDERS about the beginning of cycle, pms, ovulation. In PERIOD TRACKER, you will find multiple capabilities: * Forecasting your cycles and menstruation periods * Tracking your menses dates * Customizing individual menses duration, the length of cycle for irregular menses * Including specific moods and symptoms * Tracking your intimate life * Notifications for fertility periods and menses You can log your symptoms, including the intensity of secretions and your mood. A personal card in the profile will let you know the date of the beginning of cycle. Period Calendar is used for recording and forecasting your period, fertile, and ovulation days. Note: Due to individual differences, such as menses cycle, regularity of periods, etc., Period Calendar might not always forecast accurately. Therefore, it can be used for tracking your personal data, but not as the only method of unwanted pregnancy prevention. Pricing and subscription terms: Automatically renewable monthly subscription: $4,99 (billed monthly) Payment will be charged from the credit or debit card associated with your iTunes account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged a renewal fee 24 hours before the end of the current period, the renewal fee will be listed. You can manage your subscription and turn off the auto-renewal in your account settings after the purchase. Any unused part of the free trial period will be canceled when you purchase your subscription, if applicable. Learn more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: http://myperiodtracker.net/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: http://myperiodtracker.net/privacy_policy

About

Pilly

Features
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Pilly is your simple, smart companion for birth control reminder. Whether you’re on the pill, patch, or ring, Pilly helps you stay consistent, confident, and in control. Personalized schedules for each method Smart, discreet reminders Easy tracking without overwhelm Built with privacy in mind No clutter, no confusion — just reliable support to stay on track. By using Pilly: Birth Control Reminder, you agree to our Terms & Conditions: https://shorturl.at/kZuUy Privacy Notice: https://shorturl.at/7say7 A subscription is required to use the app. Subscription Details: Name: Yearly Premium Price: $14.99/year Free Trial: 7 days Billing Cycle: Annual The subscription automatically renews annually unless cancelled. Users can cancel anytime through their App Store account settings. The free trial period will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled before the trial ends.

Screenshots

Period Tracker ⋆3 screens
Pilly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pilly at none against Period Tracker ⋆'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Period Tracker ⋆ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Pilly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Period Tracker ⋆ ships an update every 2 months, Pilly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Period Tracker ⋆ versus Pilly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriod Tracker ⋆Pilly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUCKY LABS LPKyrylo Voinov

Bugs and requests

Period Tracker ⋆

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Automatically adds period dates even when none
  • Inaccurate predictions for irregular cycles

Requested features

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

Pilly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Period Tracker ⋆

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Pilly

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Period Tracker ⋆ free?
Period Tracker ⋆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilly free?
Pilly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Period Tracker ⋆ or Pilly have ads?
Period Tracker ⋆ shows ads; Pilly does not.
Which is updated more often, Period Tracker ⋆ or Pilly?
Period Tracker ⋆ ships an update every 2 months, and Pilly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Period Tracker ⋆ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pilly on October 7, 2026.

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