Comparison

Cycle Cipher vs Saare · Period Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Cycle Cipher

Track your menstrual cycle and health details privately on your device. Log symptoms, moods, and personal health history without creating an account or seeing ads. Secure your data with optional PIN protection and create encrypted backups.

Highlights
  • Local-first data storage
  • Account-free tracking
  • Log period flow, symptoms, and moods
  • Calendar view of cycle history
  • Optional PIN and device authentication
  • Password-encrypted backups
  • On-device reminders
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Cycle Cipher is a private, local-first period and cycle tracker. Log the details that matter to you without creating an account, seeing ads, or sending health entries to the developer. TRACK YOUR CYCLE - Record period flow and daily notes. - Log symptoms, moods, sexual activity, and basal body temperature. - Review your history in a clear calendar. - See cycle and period-length summaries based on the data you enter. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Health records stay in the app's local container. - Optional PIN and device authentication protect access. - No advertising, analytics, accounts, or developer-operated cloud sync. - Create password-encrypted backups and CSV copies when you choose. REMINDERS ON YOUR TERMS Choose optional on-device reminders and manage notification permission at any time. Cycle estimates are based only on past entries and may be early, late, or unavailable. SENSITIVE HEALTH HISTORY Privately record pregnancy tests, pregnancy outcomes, provider visits, contraception changes, and related dates. These entries are personal records, not medical guidance. FREE FOR EVERYONE Every feature is available for free. Optional, repeatable tips are processed by Apple and never unlock features or change app behavior. Cycle Cipher does not diagnose conditions, provide treatment, or replace a qualified healthcare professional. Fertility and ovulation estimates are approximate and must not be used as contraception. Seek urgent medical help when you are concerned about severe or emergency symptoms.

About

Saare · Period Tracker

Features
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# A period tracker that stays yours. Saare is a simple period tracker designed around one idea: **your cycle data belongs to you.** I built Saare because I wanted a tracker that was simple, private, and flexible. One where I could track the things that actually mattered to me — without accounts, ads, unnecessary features, or constant reminders. So I built it. ## PRIVATE BY DESIGN Saare stores your data on your phone. There’s no account to create, no sign-up, and no personal information to hand over. Your entries aren’t sent to a server. There are no ads, analytics, or third-party tracking. Your cycle data stays on your device. ## TRACK YOUR PERIOD Tap a day to record your flow, from spotting to heavy. Your cycle appears clearly on the calendar, so you can see it at a glance. Missed a few days? No problem. Add, remove, or edit entries whenever you want. Your past data is never locked. Predicted days are shown with a dashed line, so you can always tell the difference between **what you recorded and what Saare predicts**. ## TRACK WHAT MATTERS TO YOU The Day tab starts empty on purpose. Add the things you actually want to keep track of — cramps, mood, sleep, skin, headaches, or anything else. Use simple yes/no options, 1–5 scales, numbers, durations, notes, or your own set of choices. No forced check-ins. No streaks. No pressure. And if you stop using a tracker, you can archive it without losing your history. Bring it back whenever you want. ## SEE YOUR PATTERNS Saare turns your entries into useful patterns. See your average cycle length, average bleeding length, when your heaviest days tend to occur, and how your personal trackers change throughout your cycle. The more you track, the more there is to see. ## BASIC & PLUS **Basic — free** Everything you need for period tracking: * Calendar * Flow tracking * Past entries * Cycle predictions * Data export **Plus — €5.99 one-time** Everything in Basic, plus: * Custom trackers * Daily notes * Detailed statistics No subscription. No automatic renewal. **One payment, and Plus is yours.** Both plans are completely ad-free. ## YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Export your data whenever you want. Saare doesn't require an account or keep a copy of your data on a server. Your entries stay with you and can be included in your phone's normal backup. **Your period is personal. Your data should be too.**

Screenshots

Cycle Cipher4 screens
Saare · Period Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Saare · Period Tracker at 15.0 against Cycle Cipher's 17.0. 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. Cycle Cipher sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Saare · Period Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Cycle Cipher versus Saare · Period Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycle CipherSaare · Period Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOMAR DANIEL GRAZIANOWocherie OU

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cycle Cipher

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$2.99
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  • Generous Tip$5.99
1 purchases

Saare · Period Tracker

One-time1
  • Saare Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Cycle Cipher free?
Cycle Cipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saare · Period Tracker free?
Saare · Period Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cycle Cipher or Saare · Period Tracker have ads?
Neither Cycle Cipher nor Saare · Period Tracker shows ads.

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