# Lively vs QRing

The clearest difference is rating: Lively at 4.8 against QRing's 2.7. Lively also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 26%) and ratings volume (54K vs 360). QRing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lively sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QRing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lively holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lively has 54K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Lively's written reviews are positive against 26% of QRing's.

Lively ships an update weekly, QRing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lively | QRing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634/reviews)** | [2.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qring/id6473672621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #124 |
| Size | 206 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lively Cycle, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682199702) | [Shenzhen Qingcheng Wireless Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598773245) |

## What reviewers say

### Lively

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #69 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and align with your body's natural cycle. It provides personalized daily tips for nutrition, exercise, and self-care based on your menstrual phase. It also supports pregnancy and postpartum journeys, and offers a unique partner syncing feature.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily tips by cycle phase, Nutrition and sports guidance, Self-care recommendations, Pregnancy and postpartum support, Partner syncing for shared insights, Ovulation and period tracking, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium for couples | $9.99 | per month |
| Lively Partner Premium | $9.99 | 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 |
| Lively Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Lively Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Lively Partner Premium | $59.99 | 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


### QRing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qring/id6473672621)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive fitness tracker that monitors steps, calories, distance, heart rate, and sleep patterns. It offers insights into your cardiovascular health and sleep quality, helping you take control of your well-being. Seamlessly syncs with Apple Health for a holistic view of your progress.

**Highlights:** Step Tracking, Calorie Counter, Distance Measurement, Heart Rate Monitoring, Sleep Analysis, Apple Health Integration, Progress Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Decent app and ring
- 👍 Reliable app and sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
- 🐛 Unreliable sleep tracking
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🤔 Confusing/cluttered UI

**Reported bugs**

- Ring won't connect to app
- Tracking data disappears
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to reorder activities
- Improve sleep tracking accuracy
- Add more customization options
- Integrate with Apple Health better
- Provide low battery notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lively free?

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

### Is QRing free?

QRing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lively or QRing?

Lively is rated higher. Lively averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while QRing averages 2.7 from 360 ratings.

### Do Lively or QRing have ads?

Neither Lively nor QRing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lively or QRing?

Lively ships an update weekly, and QRing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lively was updated on October 16, 2026 and QRing on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lively or QRing?

Lively currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and QRing at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*