LUMA Pads vs CycleContext

LUMA Pads is a calm and beautifully designed way to track your menstrual cycle and emotions — created with care and simplicity in mind. Key features: • Track your periods, ovulation, and mood changes. • Add personal notes and reflections. • Share your mood with your partner, if you choose. • Enjoy a clean, ad-free interface built for peace of mind. Simple. Gentle. Thoughtful. Stay connected with your body and emotions in a calm, caring space.

CycleContext helps you understand the menstrual cycle in everyday life. You can document your own cycle or respectfully support someone close to you. Using details such as the most recent period start, usual cycle length, and period duration, the app provides calendar-based guidance. It shows estimated cycle stages and explains what may occur physically or in terms of wellness. Personal observations always take priority over the estimate. TODAY AT A GLANCE • See the estimated cycle day and current stage • Understand general physical changes in clear language • Receive guidance for everyday life and respectful support • View upcoming stages and adjust the estimate when needed UNDERSTAND THE CYCLE • Learn about menstruation, the building phase, the estimated ovulation window, the early luteal phase, and the possible PMS period • Read general information about the body and possible experiences • Distinguish personal observations from calendar-based estimates • Learn when symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional PRIVATE PROFILES • Create one or more separate profiles • Set cycle length, period duration, and the most recent period start • Switch between profiles without mixing entries • Delete profiles and their associated data at any time CALENDAR & ENTRIES • See estimated cycle stages in the monthly calendar • Document bleeding intensity, pain, energy, support preferences, and optional notes • View entries separately for each profile • Follow personal averages based on recorded period starts PRIVATE ON YOUR DEVICE Profile and cycle data are stored locally on your device in the current version. There is no account and no server sync. Only record another person's data with their knowledge and consent. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CycleContext is intended for general information, personal documentation, and everyday guidance. It is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, contraception, or fertility determination. Cycle days, stages, and the ovulation window are calendar-based estimates and may differ from the actual cycle. Seek medical advice for severe, unusual, or persistent symptoms. Privacy Policy: https://bentosoftware.com/app-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/