Comparison

Petals vs NOVA

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

Head to head
About

Petals

This app offers a private and detailed way to track your menstrual cycle and body signals. It keeps all your data locally on your device, with no internet connection or account required. Easily import data from other apps and gain insights into your body's patterns.

Highlights
  • Private, offline data storage
  • Import data from Apple Health
  • Track 52+ body signals
  • Personalized cycle predictions
  • Searchable log history
  • Automatic iCloud backup (Premium)
Features
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Your cycle, logged deeply with details. Owned completely. Petals is a private period tracker that keeps your data on your phone, ALWAYS. No internet needed. No account. No one can see your information, ever. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE. Most period apps send your personal health information to their servers. Petals doesn't. Everything you log stays on your iPhone. There are no Petals servers. Your cycle is yours, and only YOURS. SWITCH FROM ANY APP IN SECONDS. Already tracking in Apple Health, Flo, or Clue? Bring your full menstrual history into Petals in one tap. You can import your period dates, flow, spotting and symptoms data directly from Apple Health and add it to your Petals timeline. No manual re-entry, no starting from scratch. Import once, or repeat anytime to pull in new data. Your Apple Health data stays exactly where it is. Petals just reads it. TRACK 52 SIGNALS. UNDERSTAND YOUR BODY. - Period & flow: mark period days, log how heavy your flow is, blood colour, clots and spotting - Body signals: cramps, discharge, headaches, nausea, acne, brain fog, breast tenderness and more - Lifestyle: stress, sleep, travel, workouts, caffeine and more - Vitals: temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, weight and more - Well-being: mood, energy, cravings, focus, self-care and more For each signal, you can add details like how bad it is, where it hurts, and what time it happened. Nothing gets missed. PREDICTIONS THAT LEARN FROM YOU Petals predicts your next period using your own cycle history; not an average from someone else's data. You can also set your own cycle length manually if you prefer. Your body, your rules. SIMPLE TO USE. NOT OVERWHELMING Petals is designed to be simple, not overwhelming. Pick the signals you're feeling, add the details, and you're done in under a minute. Clean design, no clutter. FIND ANY LOG IN SECONDS. Every signal you've ever logged is saved in a searchable list. Tap any entry to see the full details. Next time your doctor asks about your symptoms, everything is right there on your phone. BACK UP WHEN YOU WANT. Upgrade to Premium to turn on automatic iCloud backup - your data goes to your personal iCloud, not ours. You can also save a backup file yourself and keep it anywhere you like. Premium includes: automatic iCloud backup and manual export. Log everything for free, forever. Download Petals today. Track your cycle privately, in detail, on your own terms. Privacy policy: https://prismtree.com/privacy-policy/ User license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NOVA

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NOVA: Timer Beautifully simple. Effortlessly precise. Designed from the ground up to eliminate distraction, NOVA redefines how you interact with time. Wrapped in a subtle space-inspired aesthetic and built as a screen-on experience, it transforms your device into an ambient, visually captivating timepiece that looks striking on any desk or stand. Minimal by design No complicated menus. No unnecessary clutter. Absolutely no ads. Just a clean, celestial interface that serves as a visual anchor while you work, study, or relax. Crafted for complete control - Tutorial: Learn how to use the buttons with the simple app tutorial on launch. - Multi gesture start button: Tap start, tap pause, tap resume, swipe right over the button to reveal stop, then tap to stop. - Custom Presets: Tap a preset for instant focus, or long-press to easily create your own. - Custom clock: Choose from Classic or Glass and choose your colour, or simply match wallpaper. - Orbit Intervals: Track orbits clearly displayed as numbers directly underneath the timer. - Collections: Pick from a selection of images as your background - Add your photo: Use your own image as a background - Remembers Your Setup: Automatically saves all your chosen preferences so NOVA is always ready when you are. - Countdown and Stopwatch: Choose which way you want your. timer to work. Tailor your environment Toggle features on or off with a single tap to fit your exact flow, or long press for more detailed precise options. - Noise: Custom audio alerts and notifications. - Orbit: Interval tracking indicators. - Vibrate: Tactile haptic feedback. - Animate: Fluid visual movement, sound effects, and celebratory confetti - or switch them off for total static minimalism. Key Features: - Ambient Space Design: Built to remain on screen as a stunning, functional timepiece. - Volume: Lowers the volume of background audio so you can hear the countdown and success prompts - Zero Distractions: No ads, no popups, and no tracking clutter. Just a beautiful experience. - Customise: Make it your NOVA Time, elevated. Experience NOVA today.

Screenshots

Petals4 screens
NOVA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOVA at none against Petals's 6. NOVA also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Petals sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. NOVA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petals ships an update monthly, NOVA every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Petals versus NOVA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetalsNOVA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperprismtreeRobert Dowling

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Petals

Subscriptions4
  • Quarterly Plus$3.993 Months
  • Quarterly Plus Family$7.993 Months
  • Annual Plus$16.991 Year
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  • Annual Plus Family$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Plus$29.99
  • Lifetime Plus Family$49.99
None

NOVA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petals free?
Petals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOVA free?
NOVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Petals or NOVA have ads?
Neither Petals nor NOVA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Petals or NOVA?
Petals ships an update monthly, and NOVA every 3 days. Most recently, Petals was updated on November 5, 2026 and NOVA on November 6, 2026.

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