Comparison

Period Cycles vs Marea

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

Head to head
About

Period Cycles

Features
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We believe your health data belongs to youβ€”and only you. With a clean, intuitive interface and powerful prediction algorithms, tracking your cycle has never been easier or more secure. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Marea

Features
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Marea is the private menopause and perimenopause symptom tracker built for irregular cycles. Log hot flashes, night sweats, sleep, mood, and brain fog in seconds β€” then see your patterns on a clear calendar and bring a one-tap report to your doctor. Everything stays on your iPhone. No account. No cloud. No one selling your health data. β–Έ BUILT FOR IRREGULAR PERIMENOPAUSAL CYCLES Mainstream period apps assume a regular 28-day cycle. Marea doesn't. β€’ Track 40+ symptoms β€” hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations, joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, low mood, and poor sleep β€’ Log flow, spotting, and irregular periods without the app "correcting" you β€’ Set intensity from mild to severe in a couple of taps β€’ Back-date anything you forgot to log β–Έ SEE YOUR PATTERNS Daily logs become clear, visual insight. β€’ Trend charts for symptom frequency and intensity over time β€’ A month calendar heatmap that shows when symptoms cluster β€’ Symptom-vs-cycle-day correlations, so you can anticipate what's coming β€’ Sleep and mood trends at a glance β–Έ A REPORT FOR YOUR DOCTOR Walk into your appointment with data, not guesswork. β€’ Export a clean PDF or CSV of your symptoms and cycles β€’ Share it in one tap before a GP, gynecologist, or menopause specialist visit β€’ Track HRT and medication doses and review your adherence over time β–Έ 100% PRIVATE β€” ON YOUR DEVICE Your health is no one else's business. β€’ Stored only on your iPhone β€” no account, no sign-up β€’ No cloud upload, no analytics on your health data, nothing to sell β€’ Optional Face ID / passcode app lock β€’ Optional, opt-in Apple Health sync β€” you stay in control β–Έ FREE & PREMIUM FREE: β€’ Unlimited symptom logging, every type β€’ Last 30 days of history and the current month's calendar β€’ Basic 30-day trend charts Marea Premium unlocks: β€’ Unlimited, all-time history and trends β€’ Symptom-vs-cycle correlations and the full calendar β€’ HRT / medication tracking and adherence β€’ One-tap doctor report (PDF & CSV) and home-screen widgets PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Marea Premium is available with the following options: Monthly: $6.99/month Annual: $39.99/year (Save 52%) β€” includes a 7-day free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Marea is a symptom and cycle log to help you spot patterns and prepare for medical appointments. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified clinician. Terms of Service: https://marea.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://marea.bulpara.com/privacy Questions? https://marea.bulpara.com/support

Screenshots

Period Cycles3 screens
Marea4 screens

Verdict

The call

Period Cycles and Marea are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Period Cycles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Marea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Period Cycles versus Marea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriod CyclesMarea
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerζ΅©ι›· 秦BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Period Cycles

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Super Tip$9.99
2 purchases

Marea

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Period Cycles free?
Period Cycles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marea free?
Marea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Period Cycles or Marea have ads?
Neither Period Cycles nor Marea shows ads.

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