Comparison

Period vs Heracue

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
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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.

About

Heracue

Understand your body's cycles with an AI-powered companion. Track periods, hormones, fertility, and wellness. Get personalized insights and self-care recommendations for a healthier you.

Highlights
  • AI health companion (Hera)
  • Smart period predictions
  • Ovulation & fertile window tracking
  • Daily symptom & mood tracking
  • Personalized self-care recommendations
  • Cycle insights powered by AI
  • Pregnancy & postpartum modes
Features
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Understand your body like never before. Your body isn't random. It speaks to you every day. Heracue helps you understand. Heracue is an AI-powered women's health companion built to help you understand your cycle, hormones, fertility, and overall wellness with confidence. Whether you're tracking your period, trying to conceive, monitoring symptoms, or building healthier habits, Heracue brings everything together in one beautiful experience. Features • AI health companion (Hera) • Smart period predictions • Ovulation & fertile window tracking • TTC (Trying to Conceive) support • Daily symptom tracking • Mood & emotional wellness • Sleep tracking • Hydration tracking • Skin analysis • Personalized self-care recommendations • Cycle insights powered by AI • Health 360 analysis • Beautiful calendar & reminders • Wellness shopping • Private & secure Every symptom tells a story. Every cycle teaches something. Heracue helps you understand both. Heracue is your personal cycle intelligence companion — track your period, understand your hormones, and get insights tailored to your body. Heracue is free to download. Some features — including AI chat and voice conversations with Hera, skin analysis, and advanced health insights — require a Heracue Pro or Premium subscription. TRACK YOUR CYCLE Log your period, symptoms, and moods. See predictions for your next period, ovulation, and fertile window. PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM MODES Week-by-week guidance that adapts as your body changes. MEET HERA (Pro/Premium subscription required) Chat or talk with Hera, your AI wellness companion, for insights about your cycle, symptoms, and skin. AI SKIN ANALYSIS (Pro/Premium subscription required) Snap a photo and get personalized skincare insights connected to your cycle. HERACUE SUBSCRIPTIONS • Heracue Pro — $19.99/month or $159.99/year • Heracue Premium — $29.99/month or $239.99/year All plans include a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Heracue is a wellness and cycle-tracking app. It does not provide medical diagnoses or treatment and is not a medical device. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Privacy Policy: https://heracue.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://heracue.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Period4 screens
Heracue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heracue at 100% against Period's 54%. Period's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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. Heracue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Period asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Period holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Period has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Period's written reviews are positive against 100% of Heracue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Period ships an update monthly, Heracue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Period versus Heracue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodHeracue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSPD Development Company LtdAverium Labs LLC

Customer experience

Period

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

Heracue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Heracue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Period

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Heracue

Subscriptions4
  • Heracue Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Heracue Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Heracue Pro Annual7 Days trial$159.991 Year
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  • Heracue Premium Annual7 Days trial$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Period free?
Period is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heracue free?
Heracue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Period or Heracue?
Period is rated higher. Period averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Heracue averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Period or Heracue have ads?
Neither Period nor Heracue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Period or Heracue?
Period ships an update monthly, and Heracue every 3 months. Most recently, Period was updated on November 12, 2026 and Heracue on November 5, 2026.

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