Period vs Spring
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Period
Track your menstrual cycle, log period dates, ovulation test results, and symptoms. Gain insights into fertility probability based on your cycle length. This app helps predict periods and monitor cycles.
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- Period logging
- Ovulation test logging
- Symptom tracking
- Fertility probability insights
- Cycle length comparison
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View where you are in your cycle with the Period Tracker app. You have the option to manually log your periods, ovulation test results and keep track of your menstrual cycle symptoms. Get insights into how the probability of peak fertility varies for women with the same cycle length as you. This app is designed for use by women who want to predict their periods, track their cycles or try for a baby. It should not be used as a method of contraception.
Spring
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Spring is a simple and beautiful period tracker and menstrual diary that helps you understand your cycle without giving up your privacy. PRIVACY FIRST We do not collect or send your data anywhere; it stays on your phone. Your cycle, mood, weight and notes stay on your device and are only used inside the app to show your own history. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH SPRING • Keep a quick period log so you never forget start and end dates • Track your mood and energy each day to notice emotional patterns • Add your weight to follow trends over time • Write private notes about anything: flow, cravings, self-care, questions for your doctor • Scroll through your menstrual history to see how your cycles change Whether you’re looking for a friendly girl period app that isn’t embarrassing, or a clean free cycle app that stays out of the way, Spring keeps things light, private and easy to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Period at monthly against Spring's every 2 months. Period also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Period ships an update monthly, Spring every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Period | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPD Development Company Ltd | Taras Savytskyi |
Bugs and requests
Period
Reported bugs
3 issues- Dates and data getting changed after updates
- Calendar not populating after updates
- Whole calendar getting erased after updates
Requested features
2 requests- Add option to log basal body temperature
- Improve notification customization
Spring
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Period
No in-app purchases
Spring
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Period free?
Is Spring free?
Do Period or Spring have ads?
Which is updated more often, Period or Spring?
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