Comparison

Cycles vs Period Tracker ⋆

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

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

Screenshots

Cycles4 screens
Period Tracker ⋆3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Period Tracker ⋆ at none against Cycles's 10. Period Tracker ⋆ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Cycles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Cycles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Period Tracker ⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cycles against 4.7 for Period Tracker ⋆. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cycles's written reviews are positive against 75% of Period Tracker ⋆'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cycles ships an update every 6 days, Period Tracker ⋆ every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cycles versus Period Tracker ⋆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclesPeriod Tracker ⋆
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27K ratings)4.7 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better75.3% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better26K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB122 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPerigeeLUCKY LABS LP

Customer experience

Cycles

All ratings27,285 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,134 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.2%

Period Tracker ⋆

All ratings18,224 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative16.9%

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

Period Tracker ⋆

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cycles

Subscriptions9
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cycle Tracker Premium - Cycles7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Cycles: Period Calendar$6.991 Month
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  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Cycles Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Menstrual Cycle Tracker7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Cycles: Period Tracker1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Cycles Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cycles Pro$2.99
None

Period Tracker ⋆

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cycles free?
Cycles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Period Tracker ⋆ free?
Period Tracker ⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cycles or Period Tracker ⋆?
Period Tracker ⋆ is rated higher. Cycles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Period Tracker ⋆ averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do Cycles or Period Tracker ⋆ have ads?
Period Tracker ⋆ shows ads; Cycles does not.
Which is updated more often, Cycles or Period Tracker ⋆?
Cycles ships an update every 6 days, and Period Tracker ⋆ every 2 months. Most recently, Cycles was updated on November 7, 2026 and Period Tracker ⋆ on November 7, 2026.

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