Comparison

Cycles vs Premom

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

Head to head
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

About

Premom

This app helps women track their menstrual cycles, predict ovulation, and monitor fertility to increase chances of conception. It offers personalized insights, expert guidance, and tools like BBT charting and ovulation test scanning. Users can also track pregnancy progress and connect with a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Ovulation test scanning and LH level quantification
  • Automatic BBT thermometer syncing and charting
  • Period and cycle logging with symptom tracking
  • Pregnancy mode with due date calculation and tips
  • PCOS AI for interpreting cycle trends
  • Partner invitation for shared updates and insights
  • Virtual consultations with fertility experts
Features
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Join over 1.5 million women who have gotten pregnant while using Premom, your all-in-one period tracker and ovulation app.* How does Premom accurately track my ovulation? Developed by the trusted Easy@Home brand, Premom’s smart algorithms analyze your cycle and ovulation tests to predict your fertile window with precision. How can Premom support my TTC journey? With FastPass™ to Pregnancy, get expert guidance and personalized education designed to help you conceive faster. Whether you’re tracking your period or trying to conceive, Premom provides the tools—like our digital ovulation test reader and automatic basal body temperature (BBT) charting—to remove the guesswork from your fertility journey. Why is my menstrual cycle irregular and what do these symptoms mean for my fertility? Take a Self-Assessment to explore your cycle patterns and get tips to support your cycle health and chances of getting pregnant. I have PCOS, how can I find my fertile window? Premom’s PCOS AI interprets BBT and OPK trends to spot fertile signs, while our specialized nutrition plan supports your metabolic health. Because it takes two, invite your partner to Predad™. Link their account to see your cycle or pregnancy updates, receive fertility insights, and get key ovulation reminders. Upgrade to Premom Premium for advanced cycle reports, personalized content, enhanced pregnancy tracking, and webinars with fertility experts. Premium members saw pregnancy rates up to 229% higher than non-members!** OVULATION CALCULATOR & FERTILITY TRACKER • Scan your ovulation tests and quantify your LH levels to know when you will likely ovulate. Know your chances of pregnancy with easy fertility readings of low, high, and peak. • Our smart BBT thermometer auto syncs and charts your temps next to other signs of fertility • Sync with Apple Health app to export or import BBT or wrist-temperature data PREGNANCY TRACKER How does Premom support my pregnancy by week? Monitor your baby’s growth and know what to expect with Premom Pregnancy Mode: • Calculate your due date • Get daily tips to manage symptoms and prepare for childbirth • Enjoy a personalized, smoother pregnancy journey CYCLE & PERIOD CALENDAR • Easy period logging calendar that adjusts based on your ovulation test and BBT data • Keep track of 50+ PMS, mood swings, and other symptoms to monitor hormonal changes throughout your cycle LEARN FROM HEALTH EXPERTS • Schedule a virtual consultation with experts to help interpret your chart and cycle tracking from home • Optimize your cycle with physician-designed reports • Export your cycle data to share with your doctor SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY • Ask questions and search for advice from preconception through pregnancy. Share your fertility tests and BBT charts to receive support from thousands of women. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Premom offers a subscription service (“Premium”) that provides you with a more personalized experience, physician-designed cycle insights and expert services. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after payment confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle • Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current billing cycle • Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase For more info, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Guarantee: https://premom.com/money-back-guarantee Privacy Policy: https://premom.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://premom.com/terms-of-service Questions? Email support@premom.com *Over 1.5 million users logged pregnancy or positive pregnancy test results while using Premom app **Based on internal analytical studies of 1.73 million users registered for 6 months

Screenshots

Cycles4 screens
Premom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cycles and Premom both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Cycles's written reviews are positive against 74% of Premom's. Premom's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Cycles sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Premom sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.7 for Cycles against 4.8 for Premom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cycles's written reviews are positive against 74% of Premom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycles ships an update every 6 days, Premom weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cycles versus Premom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclesPremom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27K ratings)4.8 (60K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings27K60K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB269 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPerigeeEasy Healthcare Corporation

Customer experience

Cycles

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

Premom

All ratings59,778 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,480 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.7%

User reviews

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

Premom

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate ovulation tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Helpful community support
  • 🚀 Affordable ovulation tests
  • 👍 Detailed cycle analysis

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data tracking
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate ovulation predictions
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Bugs and requests

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

Premom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to log miscarriage data
  • Syncing issues with Bluetooth thermometers
  • Ovulation test results not accurately detected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit past data entries
  • Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • More customization options for the calendar view
  • Enhanced data export capabilities

In-app purchases

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
Show 11 more
  • 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
11 purchases

Premom

Subscriptions11
  • Premium (US)$9.991 Month
  • Premium (US)$20.493 Months
  • Premium$20.493 Months
Show 8 more
  • Premom Fertility Tracker$23.493 Months
  • Premium (US)$26.993 Months
  • Premium$28.496 Months
  • Premom$35.996 Months
  • Premium (UK)$35.996 Months
  • Premium7 Days trial$37.996 Months
  • Premium$37.996 Months
  • Premium6 Months trial4 variants$37.996 Months

Questions

Is Cycles free?
Cycles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Premom free?
Premom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cycles or Premom?
Premom is rated higher. Cycles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Premom averages 4.8 from 60K ratings.
Do Cycles or Premom have ads?
Neither Cycles nor Premom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cycles or Premom?
Cycles ships an update every 6 days, and Premom weekly. Most recently, Cycles was updated on September 24, 2026 and Premom on September 24, 2026.

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