Comparison

Calla vs Period Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Calla

This app helps teens understand their menstrual cycles with privacy-focused tracking. It learns individual patterns for accurate predictions and allows logging of various symptoms to connect with cycle phases. Optional parent sharing provides a simple wellness update without revealing sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Personalized cycle predictions
  • Symptom and mood logging
  • Age-appropriate cycle insights
  • Prep-day period reminders
  • Optional parent wellness sharing
  • Privacy-first data storage
Features
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Most period apps were built for adults trying to get pregnant. Calla wasn't. It's built for teens who just want to understand what's happening in their body - without the noise, the upsells, or the ovulation countdowns. Your data lives on your phone. No accounts required. No ads. No third parties, no data brokers, no advertisers. Optional parent share, if you want it. Privacy-first. Always. All your data stays on your phone. No accounts. No cloud. No ads. No data selling. Period. Built for how your body actually works Irregular cycles? That's normal, especially when you're starting out. Calla doesn't just assume a 28-day cycle - it learns your patterns and gives you predictions that actually make sense for your body. Track what matters to you Log your period, flow level, mood, energy, cramps, sleep, skin, focus, appetite, and activity. See how your cycle connects to how you feel day to day. Understand your cycle Get gentle, age-appropriate insights about each phase of your cycle - what's happening in your body and what to expect. Prep-day reminders Get a heads-up before your period is predicted to start so you're never caught off guard. Parent Mode Share a simple wellness signal with a parent or guardian - "all good" or "heads up" - without revealing any cycle details. Communication on your terms. Calla is not a medical app. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. If you have health concerns, talk to a doctor.

About

Period Tracker

This app helps you track your menstrual cycle, ovulation, and daily symptoms with a focus on privacy. It offers intelligent predictions, daily health logging, and insights into your body's patterns. Optional partner sharing is available for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • Accurate cycle and period tracking
  • Intelligent cycle phase predictions
  • Daily health and symptom logging
  • Insights and analytics with charts
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Optional partner sharing mode
Features
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Take complete control of your menstrual health with Period Tracker: Cycle & Sync, the modern, beautifully designed period and cycle tracker built for you—and your partner. Whether you are tracking your period, analyzing cycle phases, or logging daily symptoms, our app provides intelligent insights tailored to your unique body. KEY FEATURES: NATIVE HOME & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Stay updated without even opening the app. View your current cycle phase, day counter, and period predictions right on your home screen and lock screen. ACCURATE PERIOD & OVULATION TRACKING Log period start and end dates with a single tap. Our intelligent prediction algorithm learns from your cycle history to forecast your next period, ovulation day, and fertility window. DYNAMIC CYCLE PHASE GUIDANCE Understand the four key phases of your cycle: Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal. Enjoy a dynamic dashboard that adapts colors and surfaced health insights based on your exact phase. INNOVATIVE PARTNER MODE & DATE PLANNER Stay in sync with your partner. Share cycle phases and period countdowns, and discover cycle-aware date ideas and care recommendations designed for each specific phase. Fosters empathy and closeness with customizable privacy settings. COMPREHENSIVE SYMPTOM & MOOD LOG Easily record symptoms, flow intensity, mood triggers, and energy levels. Gain deeper self-awareness with intuitive trend charts and historical pattern breakdowns. 100% PRIVATE & 100% FREE No ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no hidden fees. Your health data remains private on your device with optional Face ID / Fingerprint biometric lock.

Screenshots

Calla4 screens
Period Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Period Tracker at 5.0 against Calla's 4.8. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Period Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Calla versus Period Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCallaPeriod Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRoxana HeitzZobair S

In-app purchases

None

Calla

No in-app purchases

None

Period Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calla free?
Calla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Period Tracker free?
Period Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calla or Period Tracker?
Period Tracker is rated higher. Calla averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Period Tracker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Calla or Period Tracker have ads?
Neither Calla nor Period Tracker shows ads.

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