Paia vs Chum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Paia
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Have a chronic condition like PCOS? Unable to understand how to track and mange it? Paia is here to help, you can journal your meals, track your symptoms, and get actionable insights. All features such as personalised meal plans, symptom tracking, and AI insights require a paid subscription. Powered by AI we give you a quality data and information so that you can make an impact your health and wellbeing. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://paiahealth.com/privacy-policy
Chum
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Chum is a PCOS-focused wellness and cycle tracking app, finally designed with PCOS in mind. If youβve ever felt like other apps werenβt built for your body, your symptoms, or your cycle, Chum is here to change that. This is a space created for women navigating PCOS, helping you understand whatβs actually going on in your body. Track your cycle, symptoms, mood, energy, and habits all in one place. Chum connects the dots between your lifestyle and your hormones, so you can make sense of irregular periods, cravings, fatigue, and everything in between. Whether youβre trying to understand your type of PCOS, manage your symptoms, or just feel more in control day to day, Chum gives you the tools to do it with clarity and confidence. With personalised insights, habit tracking, and supportive features, Chum helps you build routines that actually work for your body, not against it. This isnβt just another period tracker. This is your space to understand your hormones, your cycle, and your PCOS. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chum-app.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chum at every 3 weeks against Paia's every 3 months. Chum also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Paia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Chum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Paia ships an update every 3 months, Chum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paia | Chum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paia Health LTD | Chum App Limited |
In-app purchases
Paia
- Paia Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Chum
- Chum Plus7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Chum Plus7 Days trial$30.993 Months
- Chum Plus7 Days trial$105.991 Year









