# Aura vs CycleNote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aura | CycleNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxim Cojocari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865973969) | [RIVERSHIP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780804499) |

## What reviewers say

### Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-cycle-diary/id6757314255)

**In-app purchases:** none


### CycleNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclenote-symptom-tracker/id6782025350)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CycleNote Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| CycleNote Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aura free?

Aura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CycleNote free?

CycleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Aura or CycleNote have ads?

CycleNote shows ads; Aura does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aura or CycleNote?

Aura ships an update every 3 days, and CycleNote weekly. Most recently, Aura was updated on October 28, 2026 and CycleNote on October 28, 2026.

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