Cycle vs CyclePrivate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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/
CyclePrivate
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Your cycle is personal. CyclePrivate keeps it that way. Built for women who want powerful cycle tracking without sacrificing privacy. No account. No signup. No login. Just open the app and start tracking immediately. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All data stored securely and locally on your device - Face ID, Touch ID, and PIN lock protection - No account, email, or login required, ever - 100% ad-free, no data sharing, no trackers FREE CYCLE TRACKING FEATURES - Log period start and end dates in one tap - Accurate period predictions based on your cycle history - Ovulation day and fertile window calculation - Visual calendar showing past and upcoming cycles - Daily logging for basic moods and standard symptoms (cramps, bloating, fatigue, headache, etc.) - Smart local reminders (notifies you before your next period begins) CYCLEPRIVATE PREMIUM: UNLOCK DEEPER INSIGHTS Upgrade to CyclePrivate Premium to unlock advanced tools and customization to better understand your body: 1. UNLIMITED CUSTOM SYMPTOMS & TAGS Personalize your tracking! Create and log custom tags for unique symptoms, moods, medications, workouts, or notes that matter to you. 2. ADVANCED CHARTS & TREND ANALYSIS Go beyond basic tracking. Get detailed visual charts showing cycle length trends, mood patterns over time, and average cycle analytics to understand your health patterns. 3. DOCTOR-READY PDF HEALTH REPORTS Export your complete cycle, symptom, and mood history into a clean, professional PDF report. Share it directly with your doctor during visits. 4. PRIVATE PARTNER SYNCHRONIZATION Share your cycle phase, fertile window, and mood predictions with your partner securely and privately, keeping them in the loop. YOUR PRIVACY. YOUR CHOICE. We built CyclePrivate with one core belief: Your health data belongs to you. Not to advertisers. Not to cloud servers. Not to anyone else. Everything you log stays on your phone, protected by biometrics and visible only to you. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: CyclePrivate Premium offers two auto-renewing subscription options: - Monthly Premium Access - Yearly Premium Access (Save 50% compared to the monthly plan) Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.navelosoftware.com/projects/cycle-private/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.navelosoftware.com/projects/cycle-private/privacy-policy Download CyclePrivate today, your most private health companion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CyclePrivate at every 4 days against Cycle's every 2 months. CyclePrivate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Cycle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CyclePrivate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cycle ships an update every 2 months, CyclePrivate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cycle | CyclePrivate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sadman Kabir Soumik | Navelo Software |
In-app purchases
Cycle
- Cycle Premium (Monthly)2 Months trial$1.991 Month
- Cycle Premium (Yearly)2 Months trial$14.991 Year
- Cycle Premium (Lifetime)$39.99
CyclePrivate
- Premium Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Access$29.991 Year








