Comparison

Cyclus vs Longevity Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Cyclus

Understand your specific PCOS type and receive personalized meal scores and explanations. Track progress beyond the scale with symptom patterns and score trends. Get weekly meal ideas tailored to your hormonal profile.

Highlights
  • Personalized PCOS type identification
  • AI food scanner with explanations
  • Meal scoring for hormonal profile
  • Symptom pattern tracking
  • Weekly meal suggestions
  • Calorie and macro tracking
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Finally understand your PCOS and know exactly what to eat about it. Cyclus explains YOUR specific PCOS type, then scores every meal for your hormonal profile. No more guessing. No more generic diet advice. Just real answers built for your body. DISCOVER YOUR PCOS TYPE Take a 2-minute quiz and find out if you're insulin-resistant, inflammatory, adrenal, or post-pill. Cyclus explains what's going on with your hormones in clear, real language. Not the vague advice your doctor gave you. Everything in the app is personalized from this moment on. SCAN ANY FOOD. GET YOUR PCOS SCORE. Point your camera at any meal and get a personalized score (1-10) in seconds. We don't just say good or bad, we say WHY. "This meal spikes insulin, which promotes fat storage in women with your profile." The same food scores differently depending on your type. Every scan teaches you something new. SEE PROGRESS BEYOND THE SCALE PCOS weight loss is slow. If the scale is your only metric, you'll quit. Cyclus tracks what actually matters: - PCOS score trends over time - Symptom patterns (energy, bloating, cravings, skin) - Weight trend with rolling average 15 MEAL IDEAS EVERY WEEK Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, scored and explained for your profile. Filter by dietary needs. One tap to log. No guessing what to eat. BUILT BY A CYSTER, FOR CYSTERS No clinical jargon. No "just eat less." Warmth, not warnings. Understanding your body is the first step to changing it. FEATURES: - 4 PCOS profile types with personalized scoring - AI food scanner with "why" explanations - Smart swap suggestions for low-scoring foods - Text-based food search - Daily symptom check-in - Weekly progress with normalization context - Calorie and macro tracking - Step tracking via Apple Health - 60+ curated PCOS-friendly meal suggestions DISCLAIMER Cyclus is not a medical app and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or lifestyle. Results may vary. SUBSCRIPTION Cyclus offers auto-renewable subscriptions for full acces Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://caloburner.app/cyclus/privacy Terms of Service: https://caloburner.app/cyclus/terms

About

Longevity Protocol

Features
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Your personal longevity coach powered by Apple Intelligence. Longevity Protocol transforms your Apple Health data into a clear, actionable longevity score — then gives you the evidence-based daily actions to improve it. Built on peer-reviewed research from the world's leading longevity scientists. YOUR LONGEVITY SCORE A single number (0-100) that reflects how your daily habits align with the science of living longer and healthier. Calculated from your real HealthKit data: sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, VO2 Max, steps, and exercise minutes. AI HEALTH COACH * Chat with an on-device AI coach that knows your actual health data. Ask about your sleep trends, recovery status, or get personalized longevity advice — all processed privately on your device using Apple Intelligence. EVIDENCE-BASED DAILY ACTIONS Each day you get personalized priorities based on your weakest longevity factor. Every recommendation cites the research behind it, from the 13% mortality reduction per hour of sleep to the optimal Zone 2 training thresholds. SMART TRACKING TOOLS - Fasting Timer with autophagy milestone tracking - Food logging with AI-powered nutritional analysis * - Water & hydration tracking with smart reminders - Supplement stack management with adherence tracking - Blood work logging with color-coded optimal ranges - Body composition trends (weight, body fat, BMI) - Morning & evening routine builder with guided timers DEEP HEALTH INTELLIGENCE - Sleep quality forecasting based on your daily patterns - Recovery window prediction for optimal training timing - Workout classification (Zone 2, HIIT, strength) - Biological age estimation from your biomarkers - Weekly challenges calibrated to your fitness level - Monthly trend reports with actionable insights INTERACTIVE WIDGETS & WATCH APP - Home Screen widgets for score, actions, and hydration tracking - Log water and complete actions directly from widgets - Control Center button for quick water logging - Apple Watch companion app with score and daily priorities - Siri Shortcuts for quick access - iCloud sync across all your devices PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full experience with Longevity Premium: - Unlimited AI health coaching * - Smart journal with mood & energy tracking - Custom protocol builder * - Blood work integration & biological age tracking - Supplement & medication logging - Morning & evening routine builder - Monthly & yearly trend reports - Shareable progress cards Free users get daily longevity scores, evidence-based actions, food logging, fasting timer, and hydration tracking — plus 3 AI coach messages per day. * APPLE INTELLIGENCE NOTE AI-powered features (Health Coach, Food Analysis, Protocol Builder) require Apple Intelligence, available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, and iPad or Mac with M1 chip or later. The app guides you through setup if Apple Intelligence isn't enabled yet. All other features — including your longevity score, daily actions, tracking tools, widgets, and Apple Watch app — work on any supported device. Your health data never leaves your device. All AI processing happens on-device using Apple Intelligence. No accounts, no servers, no data collection. Terms of Use: https://pragmatec.fi/apps/privacy#terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pragmatec.fi/apps/privacy

Screenshots

Cyclus4 screens
Longevity Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Longevity Protocol at none against Cyclus's shown. Longevity Protocol also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Cyclus's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. Cyclus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Longevity Protocol sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclus ships an update every 4 weeks, Longevity Protocol every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cyclus versus Longevity Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclusLongevity Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB15 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMael HalnaPragmaTec

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cyclus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$9.997 Days
  • Premium$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Longevity Protocol

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is Cyclus free?
Cyclus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Longevity Protocol free?
Longevity Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cyclus or Longevity Protocol have ads?
Cyclus shows ads; Longevity Protocol does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclus or Longevity Protocol?
Cyclus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Longevity Protocol every 5 days. Most recently, Cyclus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Longevity Protocol on October 22, 2026.

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