Comparison

Lunara vs The Hormone Method

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

Head to head
About

Lunara

Features
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A period tracker that respects your body and your privacy. If you have deleted Flo, Clue or Stardust over reproductive privacy concerns, or simply want a cycle tracker that does not feel like a moral scoreboard, Lunara is built for adults who want gentle, accurate cycle care without the surveillance economy attached. It is a calm period calendar and ovulation tracker that runs entirely on your phone. There is no account to create, no email handed over, no cloud upload of menstruation data, and no third-party server in the loop. Your information stays on this device, full stop, and the app keeps working with the airplane mode toggle on. The interface treats you like an adult who knows their own body — fewer cartoon flowers, more quiet utility. Every feature described below is unlocked only with an auto-renewable subscription purchased inside the app. New users receive a 3 day free trial; you may cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged. Log a period in seconds, then add the bits you actually care about across 14 symptoms, 7 moods, basal body temperature and free-form daily notes. The monthly calendar paints each phase in soft colour so the follicular days, fertile window, ovulation and luteal phase are easy to read at a glance. Predictions adapt as your data grows, smart reminders nudge you before period and ovulation, and Home Screen widgets keep the next phase visible without opening the app. Apple Health two-way sync keeps your numbers in one place. A discreet mode hides sensitive content when a partner, parent or coworker glances at your phone, and a quick-log shortcut from a widget makes the first day of bleed a one-tap event. Beyond the basics, Lunara handles the awkward cases real bodies bring. Irregular cycles get a confidence band instead of a fake-confident date, postpartum and breastfeeding windows can pause predictions, and the chart view lets you see cycle length trends and symptom correlations over months. PCOS, endometriosis and perimenopause notes ride beside ordinary entries without judgement. If you are trying to conceive, a private fertility tracker mode highlights peak days and a BBT chart sits behind the calendar. If you are not, the same tools tell you when PMS is likely to land so you can plan the week around it. The interface ships in 39 languages with Hijri calendar support, full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type, and a hormone tracker overview for people working with a clinician on cycle syncing or thyroid care. Useful whether you are teaching a teen to track on their own terms, sharing notes with a doctor for a PCOS workup, or simply keeping a private period calendar without selling your data to advertisers. Unlock with Pro: - Unlimited logging across cycles, symptoms and moods - All Home and Lock Screen widgets plus full calendar history - Advanced insights for BBT, cycle length trends and symptom correlations - Data import and two-way sync with Apple Health - Premium themes and app icons Subscription Pricing & Terms Features require a subscription. Pricing and terms available in-app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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. Manage or cancel your subscription and free-trial conversion in Settings > Apple ID after purchase. Any unused portion of the free-trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

About

The Hormone Method

Personalized hormonal wellness support for women at various life stages, including cycles, perimenopause, and menopause. Offers daily check-ins, AI coaching, and a comprehensive library of resources.

Highlights
  • Personalized hormonal wellness
  • Daily symptom check-ins
  • AI coach
  • Resource library (nutrition, movement, breathwork)
  • Partner support section
  • Data privacy
Features
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The Hormone Method is personalized hormonal wellness for women navigating cycles, perimenopause, hysterectomy, or menopause. It's built around your actual stage, not a one-size-fits-all program. The Hormone Method offers a 7-day free trial, then continues as an auto-renewing monthly subscription ($9.99/month). Your subscription unlocks daily check-ins for symptoms, energy, mood, sleep, and anxiety, plus guidance that shifts with where you really are — whether that's a cycle phase, surgical recovery, or life after menopause. You'll also get a personal AI coach available anytime, a full library covering nutrition, movement, breathwork, and mindfulness, and a history and patterns view that turns your daily logs into something useful for you and your next doctor's visit. There's also a section written specifically for your partner, so they understand what you're going through instead of guessing. Your data is never sold. That's structural, not just a policy. The Hormone Method is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making health changes. Terms of Use: https://lorrean.github.io/the-hormone-method/terms.html

Screenshots

Lunara4 screens
The Hormone Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Hormone Method at 15.0 against Lunara's 18.6. 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. Lunara sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and The Hormone Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lunara versus The Hormone Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunaraThe Hormone Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBahattin DuranLorrean Whited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lunara

Subscriptions2
  • Lunara Premium — Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Lunara Premium — Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
3 purchases

The Hormone Method

Subscriptions3
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 6-Month Premium7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Lunara free?
Lunara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hormone Method free?
The Hormone Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lunara or The Hormone Method have ads?
Neither Lunara nor The Hormone Method shows ads.

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