Aura vs CycleNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Aura
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AuraPeriod helps you track periods, understand cycle patterns, and log daily symptoms in one simple calendar. What you can do: β’ Log period start/end and daily notes β’ View predicted next period, fertile window, and ovulation day β’ Track moods, symptoms, energy, and body signals β’ Get reminders for period, fertile days, and ovulation β’ See cycle insights and export reports β’ Protect privacy with app lock and private data controls Important: Predictions are estimates based on your logged data and are not medical advice. This app should not be used as contraception. If your cycles are irregular or you have health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional
CycleNote
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Track, understand, and observe your menopause and PMS symptoms β privately, with zero cloud exposure. CycleNote gives you a daily check-in for hot flashes, sleep quality, mood, energy, headaches, and anxiety. Log in under a minute. See 14-day trend charts to spot your patterns. Export your data anytime. Everything stays on your device. No account required. No data is ever sent to a server. CycleNote is a self-tracking and observation tool only β not medical advice, not a diagnostic tool. CycleNote Pro β’ All 6 symptoms (free: hot flash, sleep, mood) β’ Trend reports over time β’ Export your data β’ No ads Subscription options: monthly, yearly, or lifetime. Cancel anytime. Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before renewal. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3850e18e994381bea6bafe20d17765df Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura at none against CycleNote's 2. Aura also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. CycleNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Aura asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aura ships an update every 3 days, CycleNote weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Aura | CycleNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Cojocari | RIVERSHIP |
In-app purchases
Aura
No in-app purchases
CycleNote
- CycleNote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- CycleNote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year









