# Lively vs Days Without

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Days Without at 100% against Lively's 52%. Days Without also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Lively's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 7) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Days Without asks for nothing beyond the download.

Days Without holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lively has 54K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Days Without's.

Lively ships an update weekly, Days Without every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lively | Days Without |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-without-behavior-tracker/id6743569264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 206 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lively Cycle, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682199702) | [Santiago Gil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803483894) |

## What reviewers say

### Lively

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #67 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


### Days Without

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-without-behavior-tracker/id6743569264)

Track progress on personal goals and habits with a clean, intuitive interface. Set intentions, celebrate milestones, and stay motivated on your journey to a healthier, more mindful life.

**Highlights:** Track progress on habits, Measure time since last event, Minimalist design, Clear timelines, Celebrate milestones, Stay on track

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lively free?

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

### Is Days Without free?

Days Without is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lively or Days Without?

Days Without is rated higher. Lively averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Days Without averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Lively or Days Without have ads?

Neither Lively nor Days Without shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lively or Days Without?

Lively ships an update weekly, and Days Without every 10 days. Most recently, Lively was updated on October 17, 2026 and Days Without on October 5, 2026.

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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.*