Comparison

Luma vs Period Synced

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

Head to head
About

Luma

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Luma is a private period, cycle, and ovulation tracker that helps you understand your bodyβ€”without sending your logs to a third-party server. Track your menstrual cycle with a calm daily check-in for period flow, symptoms, mood, energy, sleep, stress, intimacy, discharge, basal body temperature (BBT), and water intake. Luma turns your entries into clear insights: predicted period dates, fertile window, ovulation day, cycle history, mood patterns, and wellness trends. Plan ahead with: β€’ Period, fertile window, and ovulation predictions β€’ An easy-to-read cycle calendar with upcoming dates β€’ Daily logs for flow, mood, symptoms, BBT, sleep, stress, and notes β€’ Pattern insights across past cycles β€’ Optional reminders for daily logs, period supplies, and contraception β€’ Optional Apple Health sync for cycle data and sleep import β€’ Optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β€’ Optional read-only calendar sharing with a partner Built for privacy-first cycle awareness. Your data stays on your device unless you choose iCloud or Apple Health sync. Medical disclaimer: Luma does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or contraception. Predictions are informational only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical questions.

About

Period Synced

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Train with your cycle, not against it. Period Synced is a workout interval timer that adapts your training intensity to where you are in your menstrual cycle. It's a precision gym timer first β€” with phase-aware suggestions layered on top. If you've ever wondered why some weeks every set feels light and other weeks the same warm-up wrecks you, your hormones are part of the answer. Period Synced helps you read that signal and time your effort accordingly. WHAT YOU GET - A full-featured workout interval timer - HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, and fully custom interval sequences - Smooth circular timer with crisp audio cues and haptic feedback - Phase-aware intensity suggestions for every workout - Cycle visualization with a four-phase ring you can read at a glance - Curated workout library organized by cycle phase - Workout history with stats, streaks, and progress charts - Six languages, dark-mode friendly palette, clean modern interface TIMER MODES HIIT β€” set work, rest, and rounds. Get a 3-2-1 countdown and bell on every interval change. Tabata β€” classic 20 / 10 protocol, 8 rounds, ready in one tap. EMOM β€” every minute on the minute, with a clear interval indicator. AMRAP β€” as many rounds as possible, with a clean countdown. For Time β€” count up, track your PR. Custom β€” build any interval sequence you want, name each segment, save it. CYCLE PHASE INTELLIGENCE The four phases of the menstrual cycle each shift your energy, recovery, and strength capacity. Period Synced calculates your current phase from your last period start and suggests how to train: Menstrual β€” lower intensity, mobility, gentle movement, recovery focus. Follicular β€” energy rising. Strength building, progressive overload, new challenges. Ovulation β€” peak performance window. Sprints, heavy lifts, personal records. Luteal β€” winding down. Steady cardio, moderate strength, more recovery between sessions. These are guidance, not rules. Skip them, override them, or use them as a starting point β€” the timer works on its own. WORKOUT LIBRARY Twelve curated templates organized by phase. Mobility flows for your menstrual phase. Strength builders for your follicular phase. HIIT peak-power sessions for your ovulatory window. Steady endurance for your luteal phase. Tap to load any template straight into the timer. INSIGHTS Track total workouts, active minutes, current streak, and most active phase. See your weekly activity chart and phase distribution. Build a picture of how you actually train across a full cycle. PRIVACY FIRST Your cycle data lives on your device. No account required. No sign-up. No third-party data sharing beyond what's required to deliver ads β€” and you control that with a built-in consent center you can change any time. SIX LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese. WHO IT'S FOR People who lift, run, do HIIT, train for events, or just want a clean interval timer with one more layer of intelligence on top. If you menstruate and you train, this is built for you. If you don't, the timer still works beautifully β€” the cycle layer is opt-in. IMPORTANT This app provides general fitness guidance, not medical advice. It is not a contraceptive aid and should not be used to predict fertility. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical questions about your cycle or training. Privacy Policy: https://silvervalleyprintco.com/privacy_policies.html Questions, suggestions, bug reports β€” get in touch through the App Store contact link. We read everything.

Screenshots

Luma4 screens
Period Synced4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Luma at none against Period Synced's shown. Period Synced's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Luma versus Period Synced: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumaPeriod Synced
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndre MarinhoFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

Luma

No in-app purchases

None

Period Synced

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luma free?
Luma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Period Synced free?
Period Synced is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luma or Period Synced have ads?
Period Synced shows ads; Luma does not.

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