Comparison

Rhythm vs Periody

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

Head to head
About

Rhythm

Features
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Track your period, predict ovulation and understand your cycle — free to use, stored on your device, and without judgment. KNOW YOUR CYCLE Rhythm predicts your next period, ovulation window, and all four cycle phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal) based on your personal data. See your full month at a glance on the calendar. LOG WHAT MATTERS Track what you experience each day: flow intensity, pain level (0–10), symptoms (cramps, bloating, headaches, breast tenderness, and more), mood, energy, and personal notes. Rhythm remembers everything so you don't have to. MEDICATION REMINDERS Add your pill, patch, ring, or any supplement. Mark each one taken directly from your daily log. Track your adherence over time — Rhythm shows how consistent you've been, always without judgment. APPLE HEALTH Connect Rhythm to Apple Health to sync your menstrual flow data automatically. Your health, all in one place. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your current phase, cycle day, and days until your next period right from your home screen. Available in small, medium, and Lock Screen sizes for iOS 16+. CALENDAR SYNC Export your predicted period, ovulation day, and fertile window to any native calendar — iCloud, Google Calendar, or any CalDAV-compatible service. INSIGHTS Track your average cycle and period length over time. Spot patterns in your body at a glance. PRIVACY FIRST Your cycle data is deeply personal. Rhythm stores it locally on your device. We never sell it. The free version shows ads, and you choose whether they can be personalized. You can even use Rhythm without creating an account. PREMIUM Go further with Rhythm Premium: — Advanced Insights: symptom trends, mood history, and energy & wellbeing analysis by cycle phase — Export your full cycle history as a PDF to share with your doctor — Ad-free experience Rhythm is for everyone who has a cycle. No assumptions. No labels. No stereotypes. Just your body, your data, your rhythm. Predictions are estimates. Rhythm is not a medical device or a method of contraception. Talk to your doctor about any health concern. SUBSCRIPTION Rhythm Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. More infos : https://myideapp.com/rhythm/index.html Privacy : https://myideapp.com/rhythm/privacy.html Terms : https://myideapp.com/rhythm/terms.html

About

Periody

Features
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Periody – your cycle, clearly and privately Periody helps you record your cycle and understand its patterns with calm, transparent insights and no unnecessary clutter. Log period days and symptoms in Apple Health. Periody shows your current cycle day, previous cycles, and a clear calendar view. Once you have enough personal history, it provides an estimated window for your next period — together with an indication of how reliable that estimate is. Your data, your overview: Record period days and symptoms See your current cycle day at a glance Clearly distinguish logged information from estimates in the calendar Understand cycle length, period length, and variation Discover patterns from your own history Use Apple Watch and widgets for a quick overview No account, no server, no tracking Periody deliberately does not estimate ovulation or fertile days. Any future information is an estimate based on what you have recorded — cycles can change. Periody is a general wellness app, not a medical device or a method of family planning. For medical questions, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

Rhythm4 screens
Periody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Periody at none against Rhythm's 2. Periody also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rhythm's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rhythm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Periody asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Rhythm versus Periody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmPeriody
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLucas ObadiaCharly Schulte

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rhythm

Subscriptions2
  • Rhythm Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Rhythm Pro – Annual$24.991 Year
None

Periody

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm free?
Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Periody free?
Periody is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rhythm or Periody have ads?
Rhythm shows ads; Periody does not.

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