Comparison

Period Tracker by GP Apps vs Cycles

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

Head to head
About

Period Tracker by GP Apps

Easily track your menstrual cycles, predict future periods, and monitor fertility. Log symptoms, moods, and weight with detailed charts and customizable notes. Includes advanced modes for trying to conceive and pregnancy tracking, with privacy features and data backup.

Highlights
  • Period cycle tracking and prediction
  • Fertility and ovulation tracking
  • Symptom and mood logging
  • Weight and temperature tracking
  • Customizable notes and symptoms
  • Pregnancy mode and countdown
  • Data backup and export
Features
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Period Tracker, the easiest way to track your health! *Now supports HealthKit, 3DTouch, TouchID, portrait charts, Advanced TTC Mode (the easiest way to get pregnant by following the homepage timeline’s simple prompted instructions!), and Pregnancy Mode with articles and week-by-week images. Period Tracker is SIMPLE and CUTE. * Press a button at the start of your period every month. Period Tracker logs your dates and calculates the average of your past 3 months' menstrual cycles to predict the start date of your next period. * View your current and future period dates, ovulation and fertile days, moods, symptoms, weight, temp, and fertility notes in a simple month-view calendar. * Discreet iPhone icon simply reads "PTracker." Period Tracker is FILLED WITH FEATURES. * Take daily notes of menstrual symptoms including Spotting, Flow, Cramps, Headaches, Backaches, Bloating, Tender Breasts, and Body Aches! * Track your weight, temperature and moods (over 30+ moods to choose from!) * Add custom symptoms and moods * Charts! Beautiful, comprehensive and handy. Charts show weight, temp, symptoms, period length, cycle length, and more. * Backup/Restore your data with your online backup and restore account. (works across platforms) * Homescreen shows your predicted ovulation, eight day "fertile window,” and your cycle day. Great for trying to conceive. * Pregnancy mode activates countdown to baby's due date and week-by-week articles. * Protect your privacy with TOUCH ID or with a passcode option that is fast and easy. * Export your period dates and notes to email for doctor's visits. Period Tracker is loved by millions of users. MommaRed - "I really like this application. It is easy to use, easy to track and plan for upcoming events. The recent updates have made it even better. One of my favorite iPhone apps." Blanczz226 - "This is one of my favorite apps. I use it every month and it's extremely accurate. Worth the $ for sure" GeekSugar.com - "Period Tracker is the ultimate menstrual mentor. You enter in your info, and it tracks your cycles, letting you keep notes about your activities and well being, all the while using twee 'lil hearts .and flowers to denote important days." Celstemc - "One of my first apps and I am completely in love with it! Won't use another one like it!! Cute and easy to use!" Subscription Details By subscribing to the Period Tracker Patron program you receive additional features. Subscription purchased through the app will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of $9.99. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of service: https://gpapps.com/support/eula/ Privacy policy: https://gpapps.com/support/privacy-policy/ Disclaimer: Period Tracker period and fertility forecasts may not be accurate and should not be used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. To forecast ovulation Period Tracker calculates 14 days before the projected start date of one's next period. Forecast accuracy depends on a number of factors including how regular one's cycle length is, when one actually ovulates during the cycle, and how many periods have been logged in the app. Anxiety, stress, diet, nutrition, exercise, environment, medications, age and other factors can also affect one's cycle from month to month. Please email comments and suggestions to supportgpa@gmail.com.

About

Cycles

Track your menstrual cycle, fertility, and ovulation with ease. Log observations, predict fertile days, and manage irregular periods. Offers partner connection and detailed insights for better reproductive health management.

Highlights
  • Cycle tracking at a glance
  • Log body and mood observations
  • Fertile day predictions
  • Irregular/missed period support
  • Partner connect feature
  • Customized reminders
  • Detailed observation descriptions
Features
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No more surprises, worrying or feeling in the dark about your own reproductive health. As the first app to introduce partner connect, Cycles knows how to make the most out of period tracking. With a clean and simple interface you can keep track of your cycle effortlessly. WHY CYCLES? • Track your cycle in one glance with Cycle view. • Easily log observations on your body and mood. • Take the guesswork out of predicting your most fertile days. • Irregular or missed period? A single tap and Cycles has got your back. • With you wherever you go: for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. TOTAL PRIVACY • Optional passcode or FaceID to protect your privacy. • Share your cycle info privately with your partner. • Your reminders and notes are always kept private, even from your partner. UPGRADE TO CYCLES PREMIUM • Get tailored predictions on upcoming changes to your body. • Connect with your partner to plan intimate moments, vacations and more around your cycle. • Set-up customized reminders for birth control, fertile days or periods. • Become a menstrual cycle expert with detailed descriptions for all observations. • Make Cycles your reliable health care partner with Insights Overview. Perfect for any doctors visit! When calculating fertility for pregnancy with natural family planning, Cycles takes advantage of scientific research that’s more accurate than the 'rhythm method' of yesteryear and has a real-world failure rate comparable to that of condoms. Even so, this app is designed for informational purposes only and should not be used to prevent pregnancy. If you choose to unlock Cycles Premium, your purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. Active subscriptions will be auto-renewed 24 hours before the expiry date. You can manage subscriptions from Account in iTunes after subscribing, you’ll also be able to cancel the auto-renewing subscription from there at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to Cycles Premium before your trial expires. Optional permission requests: • Health app, to record your cycles and reproductive health data • Notifications, to remind you of the phases of your cycle Terms: https://cycles.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Period Tracker by GP Apps4 screens
Cycles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cycles at none against Period Tracker by GP Apps's shown. Cycles also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 by GP Apps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Cycles sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Period Tracker by GP Apps against 4.7 for Cycles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Period Tracker by GP Apps's written reviews are positive against 88% of Cycles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Period Tracker by GP Apps ships an update every 2 months, Cycles every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Period Tracker by GP Apps versus Cycles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriod Tracker by GP AppsCycles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings) — better4.7 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better87.6% of reviews
Number of ratings74K — better27K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB98 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGP AppsPerigee

Customer experience

Period Tracker by GP Apps

All ratings74,260 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,669 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.5%

Cycles

All ratings27,029 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,111 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Period Tracker by GP Apps

From 74K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate period predictions
  • 💡 Customizable symptom and mood tracking
  • 📆 Helpful for planning around cycle
  • 🤰 Useful for tracking fertility and pregnancy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Irregular cycles not handled well
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
  • 💰 Paywall for some features
  • 🎨 Outdated or unappealing design

Cycles

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📆 Accurate cycle tracking
  • 🤝 Ability to share with partner
  • 🗓️ Helpful for planning pregnancy
  • ✨ Clean and intuitive design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with data persistence and syncing
  • 🔧 Confusing interface for editing cycle details
  • 💰 Paid features should be free
  • 🤔 Limited customization options
  • 📊 Lack of advanced analytics and insights

Bugs and requests

Period Tracker by GP Apps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Period start/end dates not saving correctly
  • Ovulation predictions often inaccurate
  • Crashes or freezes when logging data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to track irregular cycles
  • Improve data backup and sync across devices
  • Provide more customization options for layout and themes
  • Integrate with other health tracking apps

Cycles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cycle data disappearing or resetting unexpectedly
  • Syncing issues between devices and accounts
  • Inaccurate cycle predictions and date adjustments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more symptom and mood options
  • Improve cycle editing and data management
  • Integrate with health apps for comprehensive tracking
  • Provide more insights and predictions based on cycle data
  • Allow customization of app appearance and notifications

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Period Tracker by GP Apps

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Member14 Days trial$9.991 Year
15 purchases

Cycles

Subscriptions14
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Period Calendar & Ovulation3 Months trial$6.991 Month
  • Cycle Tracker Premium - Cycles7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Cycles: Period Calendar$6.991 Month
  • Cycles: Period Calendar7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Cycles: Period Calendar$9.991 Month
  • Cycles Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Menstrual Cycle Tracker7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Cycle Tracker & Calendar$39.991 Year
  • Cycles: Period Tracker1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Cycles: Cycle Tracker & Period$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cycles Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Period Tracker by GP Apps free?
Period Tracker by GP Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycles free?
Cycles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Period Tracker by GP Apps or Cycles?
Period Tracker by GP Apps is rated higher. Period Tracker by GP Apps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Cycles averages 4.7 from 27K ratings.
Do Period Tracker by GP Apps or Cycles have ads?
Period Tracker by GP Apps shows ads; Cycles does not.
Which is updated more often, Period Tracker by GP Apps or Cycles?
Period Tracker by GP Apps ships an update every 2 months, and Cycles every 6 days. Most recently, Period Tracker by GP Apps was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cycles on September 27, 2026.

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