Comparison

BreathLock vs Period Calendar

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

Head to head
About

BreathLock

This app helps you break the cycle of mindless scrolling by guiding you through short breathing exercises. Upon completion, your selected apps are temporarily unlocked, promoting intentional phone usage and healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • App locking for distracting apps
  • Guided breathing sessions to unlock
  • Multiple breathing protocols
  • Progress tracking and habit building
  • Timed reminders for pauses
  • Emergency app unlock feature
Features
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BreathLock helps you break the autopilot of endless scrolling. When you open a locked app, BreathLock pauses the moment and guides you through a short breathing session. After you complete the session, your apps unlock for a limited time. This simple reset helps you regain control of your attention and build healthier phone habits. WHY BREATHLOCK • Break the autopilot loop before distractions take over • Calm your nervous system in about 60 seconds • Unlock apps intentionally instead of mindlessly KEY FEATURES APP LOCKING Select distracting apps and block them until you complete a breathing session. BREATH TO UNLOCK Complete a short guided breathing session to unlock your apps. BREATHING PROTOCOLS Multiple breathing protocols designed for relaxation, focus, and stress relief. PROGRESS TRACKING Track your streak and build consistent daily breathing habits. TIMED REMINDERS Set up to four reminders during the day to pause and reset. FULL PRIVACY No login. No account. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. EMERGENCY UNLOCK If something urgent happens, temporarily unlock all apps. SUBSCRIPTION BreathLock offers optional premium features through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. SUPPORT If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions on how we can improve BreathLock, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us anytime at: support@breathlock.co We read every message and do our best to reply as quickly as possible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.breathlock.co/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.breathlock.co/privacy-policy

About

Period Calendar

This app provides calendar-based guidance to understand menstrual cycle stages and potential physical or wellness changes. It allows for personal documentation of observations and offers general information about the cycle phases. Users can manage multiple private profiles for themselves or to support others.

Highlights
  • Calendar-based cycle stage estimation
  • Physical and wellness guidance
  • Personal observation documentation
  • Multiple private profile management
  • Cycle phase learning resources
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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CycleContext helps you understand the menstrual cycle in everyday life. You can document your own cycle or respectfully support someone close to you. Using details such as the most recent period start, usual cycle length, and period duration, the app provides calendar-based guidance. It shows estimated cycle stages and explains what may occur physically or in terms of wellness. Personal observations always take priority over the estimate. TODAY AT A GLANCE • See the estimated cycle day and current stage • Understand general physical changes in clear language • Receive guidance for everyday life and respectful support • View upcoming stages and adjust the estimate when needed UNDERSTAND THE CYCLE • Learn about menstruation, the building phase, the estimated ovulation window, the early luteal phase, and the possible PMS period • Read general information about the body and possible experiences • Distinguish personal observations from calendar-based estimates • Learn when symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional PRIVATE PROFILES • Create one or more separate profiles • Set cycle length, period duration, and the most recent period start • Switch between profiles without mixing entries • Delete profiles and their associated data at any time CALENDAR & ENTRIES • See estimated cycle stages in the monthly calendar • Document bleeding intensity, pain, energy, support preferences, and optional notes • View entries separately for each profile • Follow personal averages based on recorded period starts PRIVATE ON YOUR DEVICE Profile and cycle data are stored locally on your device in the current version. There is no account and no server sync. Only record another person's data with their knowledge and consent. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CycleContext is intended for general information, personal documentation, and everyday guidance. It is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, contraception, or fertility determination. Cycle days, stages, and the ovulation window are calendar-based estimates and may differ from the actual cycle. Seek medical advice for severe, unusual, or persistent symptoms. Privacy Policy: https://bentosoftware.com/app-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BreathLock4 screens
Period Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Period Calendar at free against BreathLock's freemium. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. BreathLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Period Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BreathLock versus Period Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreathLockPeriod Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJacek JablonskiBento Software

Customer experience

BreathLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Period Calendar

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BreathLock

Subscriptions2
  • BreathLock Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • BreathLock Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Period Calendar

Subscriptions1
  • CycleContext Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • CycleContext Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

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