Comparison

CyclePal vs Simple Cycle

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

Head to head
About

CyclePal

Features
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CyclePal is a free period & cycle tracker designed to help you understand your body- gently, clearly, and privately. Whether you want to track your period, understand your cycle phases, or simply feel more in tune with your body, CyclePal supports you every step of the way. What CyclePal helps you do • Track your period days and cycle length • See how many days are left until your next period • Understand ovulation and fertility windows • Learn what each cycle day means for your mood, energy, and body • Log symptoms, flow, mood, and daily notes • View your cycle clearly in a beautiful calendar • Get gentle reminders so nothing catches you off-guard Built with care CyclePal is designed to feel calm, supportive, and non-judgmental. No pressure, no fear-based messaging - just clear insights to help you feel prepared and confident. Your privacy matters Your health data is personal. CyclePal keeps your information private and secure. We don’t sell your data, ever. Who is CyclePal for? • Anyone looking for a simple period tracker • People who want to understand their cycle better • Those trying to reduce PMS stress and uncertainty • Anyone who wants a calm, private cycle companion CyclePal isn’t about perfection, it’s about awareness, balance, and self-care. Download CyclePal today and start tracking your cycle with confidence.

About

Simple Cycle

This private period tracker keeps all your sensitive health data securely on your device. Log your cycle, track symptoms, and receive accurate predictions without any cloud syncing or account creation. Enjoy a simple, secure, and private experience for managing your menstrual health.

Highlights
  • Local-only data storage
  • Cycle calendar with fertile window indicator
  • Smart predictions based on logs
  • Quick logging for flow, cramps, mood
  • Face ID/Touch ID app lock
  • CSV data export
  • One-time purchase
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Your cycle. Your business. Simple Cycle is a private period tracker for keeping useful records without accounts, ads, tracking, or subscriptions. Period dates, symptoms, and notes are stored locally on your iPhone. We don't collect your cycle or symptom data. There is no cloud sync, Apple Health connection, or automatic sharing. Export a copy only when you choose. START WITH WHAT YOU KNOW Add a period with start and end dates, record an ongoing period, or come back to earlier dates. Edit a whole period without losing its symptoms or notes. Setup is optional: you don't need to rebuild years of history to begin. LOG YOUR WAY Record flow, cramps, mood, and notes on any day. Add custom symptoms, put favorites first, and leave anything blank. An unanswered field stays unanswered. SEE YOUR HISTORY CLEARLY Compare completed cycle lengths and period lengths, with the number of records behind each summary. Browse a dated timeline of symptoms and notes, filter entries, and return to a day to make a correction. YOUR RECORDS. YOUR CALL. Create a readable PDF report or CSV file right on your iPhone. Choose the dates, symptoms, and notes to include, preview the result, then decide whether to share. Export and deletion remain available after your trial ends. Add an optional app lock using Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPhone passcode. ESTIMATES ARE OPTIONAL Show or hide period estimates and choose whether to receive a period reminder. An estimated fertile window is available only if you turn it on. It does not confirm ovulation. Estimated fertile window based on cycle averages. Not a contraceptive. Not for family planning. ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Try everything free for seven days, then keep tracking with one lifetime purchase. No recurring payments. No ads. No tracking. Ever. Built by Under5.

Screenshots

CyclePal4 screens
Simple Cycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CyclePal at none against Simple Cycle's 1. 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. Simple Cycle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CyclePal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CyclePal versus Simple Cycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclePalSimple Cycle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSahil RamtekeCoreLift LLC

In-app purchases

None

CyclePal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Cycle

One-time1
  • Own it Forever!$1.99

Questions

Is CyclePal free?
CyclePal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Cycle free?
Simple Cycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CyclePal or Simple Cycle have ads?
Neither CyclePal nor Simple Cycle shows ads.

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