Comparison

Period Tracker vs MoonVault

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

Head to head
About

Period Tracker

This app helps you track your menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility. It offers personalized insights for managing conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and supports those trying to conceive. Your data is kept private with password protection and no account is required.

Highlights
  • Menstrual cycle and flow tracking
  • Ovulation and fertile window prediction
  • Symptom and mood logging
  • Pill and birth control reminders
  • Personalized cycle predictions
  • Conception support tools
Features
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Whether you're tracking your period, trying to conceive (TTC), managing PCOS or endometriosis, or simply wanting to understand your body better — this app gives you the tools to take charge of your cycle, privately and securely. ⌘ PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health data is deeply personal. Period Tracker includes a password-locked calendar so your cycle history, symptoms, and logs stay completely private. No account required. No data sold to advertisers. ⌘ WHAT YOU CAN TRACK Menstrual flow and cycle length Ovulation day and fertile window Cervical mucus and basal body temperature (BBT) Mood, energy, PMS symptoms Weight, BMI, and sexual activity Birth control and pill reminders ⌘ BUILT FOR REAL CYCLES Irregular cycles? No problem. Whether you have PCOS, endometriosis, or simply unpredictable periods, Period Tracker adapts its predictions to your unique cycle history — not a textbook average. ⌘ TRYING TO CONCEIVE? Pinpoint your fertile days, track your luteal phase and follicular phase, and get daily pregnancy chance insights. Designed for women on a TTC journey who want data, not guesswork. ⌘ SMART REMINDERS Set personalized reminders for your next period, PMS, ovulation, and birth control. Get alerts when your cycle changes unexpectedly.

About

MoonVault

Features
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MoonVault is a privacy-first period diary designed for calm, local cycle tracking. No account is required. There are no ads. There is no third-party tracking. Your basic tracking stays on your device by default, and optional cloud backup can be turned on for your account when you want it. With MoonVault you can: - Log period start and end dates. - Track flow level, symptoms, mood, and private notes. - See logged and estimated days on a clean calendar. - Follow local insights such as average cycle and period length. - Receive gentle morning, noon, and evening support messages. - Use safe self-care cards without exposing sensitive details. MoonVault does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, contraception, or fertility guarantees. Predictions are estimates based on the information you enter. For health decisions, consult a qualified healthcare professional. YOUR DAILY RECORD, AT YOUR PACE - Mark today as a period start or edit earlier entries. - Record light, medium, or heavy flow. - Select cramps, headache, bloating, fatigue, nausea, cravings, and other symptoms. - Add your mood and a private journal note in a few taps. CALENDAR AND ON-DEVICE ESTIMATES See logged period days and upcoming estimated days in distinct calendar styles. With enough history, MoonVault calculates average cycle and period length on your device. Until then, it uses the usual lengths you choose in settings. Future dates are always labeled as estimates and are never presented as contraception or fertility guarantees. CARE FOR BODY AND MOOD TOGETHER Gentle wellness messages, your chosen guide character, and optional morning, midday, and evening reminders create small moments of support. Notification wording avoids revealing explicit cycle details on the lock screen. Self-care cards never include exact dates or private journal content. PRIVACY YOU CONTROL MoonVault does not require an email address, phone number, or profile to start. Basic tracking stays on your device by default. If you want, you can turn on optional cloud backup for your account, then restore or delete that backup later. Delete all local data at any time from settings. On supported devices, app lock and Face ID add another layer of protection. Deleting the app may also delete local data if it has not been backed up separately. FREE CORE TRACKING, OPTIONAL PLUS Period logging, calendar, mood, symptoms, and basic estimates remain available. MoonVault Plus adds more themes, personalization, guide choices, and reminder controls without blocking the essential cycle diary. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Period Tracker4 screens
MoonVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MoonVault at none against Period Tracker's shown. MoonVault also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Period Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MoonVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Period Tracker ships an update every 9 days, MoonVault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Period Tracker versus MoonVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriod TrackerMoonVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHafiz Muhammad TalhaAHMET MAMI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Period Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months$23.956 Months
  • Yearly$35.901 Year
3 purchases

MoonVault

Subscriptions2
  • MoonVault Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MoonVault Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MoonVault Plus Lifetime$37.00

Questions

Is Period Tracker free?
Period Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonVault free?
MoonVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Period Tracker or MoonVault have ads?
Period Tracker shows ads; MoonVault does not.
Which is updated more often, Period Tracker or MoonVault?
Period Tracker ships an update every 9 days, and MoonVault every 2 days. Most recently, Period Tracker was updated on October 3, 2026 and MoonVault on October 15, 2026.

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