Comparison

Period vs MBody

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Menstrual cycle tracking
  • Period logging
  • Ovulation test logging
  • Symptom tracking
  • Fertility probability insights
  • Cycle length comparison
Read full description

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.

About

MBody

This app offers a comprehensive approach to fitness by combining structured strength training, flexible nutrition guidance, and habit coaching. It provides specialized programs for prenatal and postpartum stages, alongside tools to track body composition and celebrate progress beyond the scale.

Highlights
  • Progressive strength training programs
  • Flexible nutrition guidance
  • Prenatal & postpartum training
  • Mindset and habit tools
  • Body composition tracking
  • Progress celebration
Features
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Mbody isn’t another quick-fix fitness app- it’s your long-term training partner. Built by women, for women - MBody combines expert programming, nutrition guidance, and habit coaching so you can finally break free from all-or-nothing cycles and create lasting results. Inside the app, you’ll find: • Progressive Strength Training Programs – Structured workouts that grow with you, whether you’re brand-new to lifting, rebuilding postpartum, or leveling up as an athlete. • Nutrition Support - Simple, flexible guidance to help you fuel your body and reach your goals. • Prenatal & Postpartum Training – Safe, trimester-specific programs designed to keep you strong and supported through every stage of motherhood. • Mindset & Habit Tools – Monthly focus that goes beyond strength training & nutrition • Track Your Body Composition – Log weight trends, upload progress photos, and measure real changes in strength, muscle, and confidence. Sync with the Health apps to update your metrics instantly. • Celebrate Your Progress – Keep your wins visible with clear tracking that goes beyond the scale.

Screenshots

Period4 screens
MBody4 screens

Verdict

The call

Period and MBody both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MBody's written reviews are positive against 54% of Period's. Period's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. MBody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Period asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Period against 5.0 for MBody. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Period has 2.8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Period's written reviews are positive against 100% of MBody's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Period versus MBody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodMBody
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better27
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB418 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSPD Development Company LtdMbody Movement LLC

Customer experience

Period

All ratings2,408 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative32.3%

MBody

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MBody

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Period

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MBody

One-time1
  • Premium Package$5.99

Questions

Is Period free?
Period is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MBody free?
MBody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Period or MBody?
MBody is rated higher. Period averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while MBody averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.
Do Period or MBody have ads?
Neither Period nor MBody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Period or MBody?
Period ships an update monthly, and MBody monthly. Most recently, Period was updated on October 23, 2026 and MBody on October 23, 2026.

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