SafeCycle vs Cycle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SafeCycle
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SafeCycle is the period tracker for people who refuse to trade their privacy for predictions β and refuse to rent an app forever. Everything stays on your iPhone, encrypted with AES-256-GCM. Zero-knowledge: no account, no server, no cloud. We cannot read your data. We cannot sell it. Nobody can. NO SUBSCRIPTION β EVER β’ SafeCycle is free to use β’ One optional one-time purchase unlocks everything, for life β’ Less than one year of a typical tracker subscription β yours forever PRIVACY BY ARCHITECTURE β’ AES-256-GCM encryption, keys stored in the Apple Keychain β’ No account, no server, no tracking, no ads β’ Export or erase your data anytime β it is yours BUILT FOR REAL BODIES β’ Simple mode: period dates and flow, nothing more β’ Advanced mode: symptoms, mood, medications, free notes β’ Support for irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, contraception β’ Partner mode: shared predictions without raw data INTELLIGENCE THAT STAYS HOME β’ Cycle and ovulation predictions computed on your device β’ Optional narrative insights β anonymized, aggregates only β’ Local reminders, never external push notifications MEDICALLY GROUNDED β’ Health content cites recognized sources: ACOG, NHS, WHO, Mayo Clinic β’ Predictions are informational, not a contraceptive method CRAFTED FOR iOS β’ Liquid Glass interface designed for iOS 26 β’ Dark mode, Dynamic Type, full accessibility β’ Available in 7 languages Your cycle. Your data. Your rules. Download SafeCycle and own your tracker β once.
Cycle
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Cycle is a private period tracker and menstrual calendar for people who want a simple record of what actually happened, without guesses about what comes next. Log period start and end dates, flow, mood, symptoms, notes, sex, contraception, and basal body temperature. Review your cycle history and patterns over time. Your data stays on your Apple device unless you choose private iCloud sync. Cycle does not predict future periods, ovulation, fertile windows, pregnancy, or medical conditions. It is a private diary of the information you record. SIMPLE PERIOD AND CYCLE LOGGING β’ Log when a period starts or ends in seconds. β’ See recorded period days in a clear menstrual calendar. β’ Add or correct past dates at any time. β’ Use the application comfortably with one hand. β’ Keep the most recent 30 days of history in the free version. DETAILED DAILY DIARY Premium members can record: β’ Flow, including spotting, light, medium, and heavy. β’ Mood and energy. β’ Physical symptoms, sex related symptoms, discharge, and custom symptoms. β’ Sex and contraception. β’ Basal body temperature. β’ Private notes. SEE YOUR REAL PATTERNS Cycle turns your recorded history into clear summaries. Review logged periods, completed periods, average period length, cycle length, period length, and historical entries. Insights are based only on the information you entered. PRIVACY BY DESIGN β’ No account, email address, or sign up. β’ No advertising. β’ No analytics or telemetry. β’ No third party tracking SDKs. β’ Your information stays on your device by default. β’ Optional iCloud sync uses your private Apple account. β’ Export your data as CSV, JSON, or PDF. β’ Erase everything from inside the application. EXTRA PRIVACY CONTROLS Premium includes Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN protection. Decoy mode can open a private calculator and notes screen instead of showing cycle information. Discreet alternate icons help the application blend into your Home Screen. PREMIUM OPTIONS Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime access. Monthly and yearly subscriptions include a two month free trial when offered by the App Store. Premium unlocks unlimited history, detailed daily logging, insights, app lock, decoy mode, alternate icons, themes, widgets, export, and iCloud sync. Your data remains untouched if a subscription ends. Cycle is a general wellness diary. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, contraception, or fertility guidance. Ask a qualified healthcare professional about personal health concerns. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://cycle.soumik.xyz Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SafeCycle at every 3 weeks against Cycle's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SafeCycle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cycle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SafeCycle ships an update every 3 weeks, Cycle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeCycle | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Christophe G. Weber | Sadman Kabir Soumik |
In-app purchases
SafeCycle
- SafeCycle Lifetime$29.99
Cycle
- Cycle Premium (Monthly)2 Months trial$1.991 Month
- Cycle Premium (Yearly)2 Months trial$14.991 Year
- Cycle Premium (Lifetime)$39.99









