# PhaseMate vs Lorebird

The clearest difference is rating: Lorebird at 5.0 against PhaseMate's 4.5. Lorebird also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PhaseMate's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhaseMate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lorebird sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lorebird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhaseMate has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PhaseMate ships an update every 3 days, Lorebird every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhaseMate | Lorebird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phasemate-cycle-translator/id6736851018/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorebird-ai-memory-and-chat/id6765417793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phasemate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817769655) | [Li Fan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895957263) |

## What reviewers say

### PhaseMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phasemate-cycle-translator/id6736851018)

This app helps women track their menstrual cycle, focusing on emotional wellness during sensitive phases like the luteal phase, perimenopause, and PMS. It offers insights into hormonal shifts, energy levels, and mood patterns to promote better self-awareness and lifestyle syncing.

**Highlights:** Emotional wellness tracker, Luteal phase tracking, Perimenopause support, PMS and energy crash tracking, Cycle syncing insights, Symptom voice logging

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Discounted | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly V2 | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Discount Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| PhaseMate Yearly (Offer) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual V2 | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| LIfetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Lorebird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorebird-ai-memory-and-chat/id6765417793)

Capture anything with photos and notes, then search your life by simply asking. This AI-powered journal and second brain remembers details like expiry dates and past events for you. It automatically organizes your memories without manual tagging or folders.

**Highlights:** AI-powered natural language search, Photos that remember themselves, Rich text journal entries, Automatic date and location tagging, Smart search by mood, topic, or place, Private and encrypted data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhaseMate free?

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

### Is Lorebird free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhaseMate or Lorebird?

Lorebird is rated higher. PhaseMate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Lorebird averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PhaseMate or Lorebird have ads?

Neither PhaseMate nor Lorebird shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhaseMate or Lorebird?

PhaseMate ships an update every 3 days, and Lorebird every 4 days. Most recently, PhaseMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lorebird on October 31, 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.*