Comparison

Comma vs tapPHR

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

Head to head
About

Comma

Features
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Comma: Privacy First Period Tracking We built Comma after seeing a constant stream of news about privacy breaches. We believe that period tracking apps are useful tools, and that you should be able to trust them not to pass around your most sensitive data. Why is Comma different to other period apps? - We built Comma from the ground up with privacy in mind. We don't analyze our users, track any data, or give sensitive information to third parties. Even when accepting payments, we make sure to handle them through secure means. - No rough edges - Comma has a cozy theming and is simple to use - Early warnings - Comma calculates when your next period is expected to arrive, and notifies you beforehand so that you can be prepared - Cozy design - our icon packs add a more personalized feeling What are some key Comma features - Symptom prediction: We have a system which analyzes your past cycles and predicts what you are likely to experience in the days leading up to, and throughout your period - Early warning notifications: we have notifications to give you early warning on when we predict your next period will start so that you aren’t caught unaware - Custom symptoms: track things that matter to you that may not traditionally be covered - Cute icon packs: Have a more comfortable experience with a lighter feeling logger - Data exports: Share your cycle information quickly with your healthcare provider, or analyze it yourself What makes Comma the best period app for you? - If you want to keep your information super private, this is the app for you - If you want something with a more human than clinical feeling, then we've got you covered - If you want something built by a small trustworthy team rather than a big corporation, then get downloading! We offer a Comma Plus Subscription! Comma Plus unlocks enhanced features to personalize your health tracking experience: - Access to exclusive monster and plant icon packs - Create and manage custom symptom tracking categories https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://whiostudios.com/comma-terms

About

tapPHR

Features
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tapPHR is a consumer app for personal health record management created by a US Healthcare privacy officer to meet patient and caretaker’s need that siloed health records are unable to. AI-powered features of tapPHR include Ambient listening, Note generation, Tasks and reminders creation, and Health data collection and sharing with authorized family members and clinicians.

Screenshots

Comma3 screens
tapPHR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: tapPHR at 15.1 against Comma's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Comma sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and tapPHR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comma ships an update fortnightly, tapPHR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Comma versus tapPHR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommatapPHR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB33 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperWhio Studios Pty LtdNepware Private Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Comma

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

tapPHR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Comma free?
Comma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tapPHR free?
tapPHR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Comma or tapPHR have ads?
Neither Comma nor tapPHR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comma or tapPHR?
Comma ships an update fortnightly, and tapPHR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Comma was updated on October 16, 2026 and tapPHR on October 28, 2026.

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