Comparison

Phases vs Cycora

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

Head to head
About

Phases

Understand your body's natural rhythm with this private cycle tracker. It offers personalized guidance for each phase, journaling to track patterns, and at-a-glance widgets. Gain insights into your cycle history to live in harmony with yourself.

Highlights
  • Personalized phase guidance
  • Private journaling
  • Cycle history and insights
  • At-a-glance widgets (Plus)
  • iCloud sync (Plus)
  • PCOS and perimenopause support
Features
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Discover your body's natural rhythm with Phases, the private companion that empowers you to understand and embrace your unique menstrual cycle. No data sharing, no tracking - everything stays securely on your device within the Apple ecosystem. PERSONALIZED PHASE GUIDANCE Explore the four phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) with gentle insights tailored to you. Learn how energy, mood, and needs shift, and adapt your nutrition, movement, and mindset accordingly. PRIVATE JOURNALING Add notes, track patterns, and tag entries (e.g., Food, Energy, Mental) to uncover what works for your body. AT-A-GLANCE WIDGETS See your current phase, day count, and tips right on your home screen (available with Phases Plus). CYCLE HISTORY AND INSIGHTS Review past cycles, bleeding days, and averages to spot trends and live in harmony with yourself. PHASES PLUS SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited notes, iCloud sync across devices, and customizable home screen widgets. --- MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This app is for informational and tracking purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, prediction, or treatment. All cycle phases and related content are informational only and are not intended to guide medical or contraceptive decisions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cycora

Features
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Your body runs on a cycle. Your life should too. More than a period tracker, Cycora is a cycle-based living planner that makes cycle syncing automatic. Every morning you wake up to a fully personalized daily plan built around where you are in your menstrual cycle. Nutrition, workouts, self-care, and focus - all automatically adapted to your phase. FOUR GOALS. ONE APP. PERIOD TRACKING Track your period, see what's coming next, and get phase-aware daily plans covering nutrition, fitness, and self-care for every stage of your cycle - menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. FERTILITY AND CONCEPTION Fertility-optimized planning with ovulation guidance, conception insights, and hormone-aware recommendations to support your journey. PREGNANCY SUPPORT Trimester-based wellness plans with nutrition guidance, gentle movement, and milestone tracking for every stage of pregnancy. INTIMACY AND CONNECTION Cycle-synced intimacy tips and connection guidance aligned to your natural hormonal rhythms. AI-GENERATED DAILY PLANS Wake up to a plan that knows your phase. Every recommendation - from what to eat to how to move - is tailored to your cycle in real time. PHASE-AWARE NUTRITION Iron-rich foods during menstruation. Hormone-balancing meals in your luteal phase. Cycora tells you what to eat and why - every single day. SMART WORKOUT SUGGESTIONS High-intensity when your energy peaks. Restorative movement when you need recovery. Your workouts adapt to your cycle automatically. DAILY CHECK-INS Log mood, energy, sleep, stress, and symptoms in seconds. Your data improves your plans over time. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your phase, focus, and workout at a glance - right from your home screen. 7 LANGUAGES Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. CYCORA PREMIUM Unlock the full Cycora experience with a Premium subscription: - Unlimited AI-generated daily plans - Advanced cycle insights and trend analytics - Personalized activity swap recommendations - Priority plan generation Cycora Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Pricing varies by region and will be shown at checkout before purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://cycora.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cycora.app/privacy

Screenshots

Phases4 screens
Cycora4 screens

Verdict

The call

Phases and Cycora are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Phases sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cycora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phases ships an update every 5 weeks, Cycora every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Phases versus Cycora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhasesCycora
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB96 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNicolai SchneiderEmmanuel Badu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Phases

Subscriptions2
  • Phases Plus (Weekly)7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Phases Plus (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Phases Plus (Lifetime)$22.99
3 purchases

Cycora

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Phases free?
Phases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycora free?
Cycora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phases or Cycora have ads?
Neither Phases nor Cycora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phases or Cycora?
Phases ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cycora every 2 months. Most recently, Phases was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cycora on October 26, 2026.

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