Comparison

PrivaCycle vs COMPASS Orienteering

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

Head to head
About

PrivaCycle

Features
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Private period tracking, stored on your device by default. PrivaCycle is a menstrual cycle tracker for people who want practical cycle insights without ads, analytics SDKs, or a developer-run server holding their health history. Track periods, symptoms, moods, temperature, and notes while PrivaCycle keeps local app data encrypted on your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - AES-256-GCM encryption for local app data - No PrivaCycle account or developer-operated health database - No ads, analytics SDKs, or tracking SDKs - Local-first storage by default - Optional encrypted iCloud backup and multi-device sync - Optional HealthKit sync for basal body temperature, only with your permission CYCLE TRACKING - Period dates and flow intensity - Symptoms, moods, and daily notes - Basal body temperature tracking - Temperature unit preferences for Celsius or Fahrenheit - Calendar view with continuous period ranges - Pattern-based period estimates - Bulk entry for past period days SECURITY TOOLS - PIN or local passphrase protection - Face ID or Touch ID unlock when enabled - Decoy Mode with a separate encrypted profile - Custom auto-lock presets - Panic code emergency erase for protected data on this device - iOS file protection for encrypted local storage PRIVACYCLE PREMIUM An optional subscription unlocks: - Unlimited future period estimates - Encrypted Cloud Sync backup - Multi-device sync through your private iCloud database - HealthKit import and export for basal body temperature PrivaCycle is built for privacy-conscious users, people in restrictive environments, and anyone who wants cycle tracking without surveillance-based business models. Your body. Your data. Your control. Period estimates are informational only and should not be used as medical advice or contraception. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacycle.app/privacy/

About

COMPASS Orienteering

Features
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The COMPASS orienteering app lets you easily use pre-defined O-maps and courses or create your own with minimal effort. Whether you want to practice orienteering skills or take part in custom events, COMPASS provides a flexible and user-friendly solution. The app is designed especially for schools (e.g., physical education classes) and orienteering clubs. It supports GPS-based control points for simple setup without placing controls in the field—ideal for training sessions—as well as QR code control points for more formal or competitive events. You can use pre-defined O-maps and courses without creating an account. To design your own courses or share results with friends, simply register at: https://compass.schmelz.univie.ac.at If you have any questions about using the COMPASS platform, feel free to get in touch—we’re happy to help. Developed by the University of Vienna. Funded by the European Union.

Screenshots

PrivaCycle4 screens
COMPASS Orienteering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COMPASS Orienteering at none against PrivaCycle's 2. PrivaCycle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. PrivaCycle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. COMPASS Orienteering asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivaCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, COMPASS Orienteering every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PrivaCycle versus COMPASS Orienteering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivaCycleCOMPASS Orienteering
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBanana Pancakes s.r.o.University of Vienna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrivaCycle

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Permium Annual$49.991 Year
None

COMPASS Orienteering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrivaCycle free?
PrivaCycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is COMPASS Orienteering free?
COMPASS Orienteering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrivaCycle or COMPASS Orienteering have ads?
Neither PrivaCycle nor COMPASS Orienteering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivaCycle or COMPASS Orienteering?
PrivaCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, and COMPASS Orienteering every 6 weeks. Most recently, PrivaCycle was updated on October 24, 2026 and COMPASS Orienteering on October 24, 2026.

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