Comparison

AsterKit vs Maré

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

Head to head
About

AsterKit

Features
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FIRST PERIOD GUIDE New to periods? Open the Guide tab from Calendar or Settings. Plain language, no jargon. Written for anyone at the beginning. AsterKit is a personal wellness app for tracking your cycle. Not a medical device. A private place to log your period and understand your own patterns. THE DIFFERENCE Most period apps track every tap, bundle analytics SDKs, and sell your cycle data to advertisers. AsterKit does none of that. Cycle data stays on your device, protected by the operating system. We have no servers, no database, no copy of your history. HOW IT WORKS A parent completes a quick math check (about 10 seconds) to get started. No PIN, no account. Then the 7-day free trial starts. After day 7, a one-time $4.99 purchase unlocks everything. No subscription, no recurring charges. WHAT YOU CAN DO LOG YOUR PERIOD Record start and end dates. Add intensity (light, medium, heavy, spotting), symptoms, and mood. All stored locally on your device. GENTLE PREDICTIONS After 3+ cycles, see an estimated date for your next period. Based on your personal history. Predictions are estimates only; everyone's cycle is different. ADVANCED INSIGHTS (Premium) Average cycle length, period duration, and consistency patterns. Export a PDF summary to bring to a doctor's appointment. PRIVACY, PLAINLY • Cycle data stays on your device. • We have no servers, no copy of your history. • The only thing that ever leaves your phone: an anonymous receipt token (it confirms your purchase is valid). That's it. • No analytics. No ads. No data sharing. ONE PRICE. YOURS TO KEEP. 7-day free trial, then one-time $4.99. No subscription, no recurring charges, no surprise bills. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE: AsterKit is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice. For medical questions about your cycle, consult a healthcare provider. Privacy policy: asterkit.app/privacy Terms: asterkit.app/terms Support: support@asterkit.app (response within 24 hours)

About

Maré

Features
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Maré is a simple, private-by-default period tracker. Your data stays on your device. If you want to sync across devices, you create an account — and even then your entries are encrypted before they leave your phone. Add a secret phrase for an extra layer, and choose whether support can help you recover it: turn recovery off and the encryption is end-to-end, so not even we can read your entries. WHAT MARÉ DOES • Visual calendar with real, predicted, and estimated fertile days • Next-period prediction from your history • Quick logging of flow, symptoms, and mood • Cycle history with average and range • Reminders for upcoming and late periods REAL PRIVACY • Your data stays on your device; cloud sync is optional • Encrypted sync, always — with optional end-to-end protection you control • Sign in with Apple or Google only to sync • We don't sell your data, and the app shows no ads • Export or delete everything anytime HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT DOES Predictions are estimates based on your history. Maré is not a contraceptive method and does not confirm ovulation or pregnancy. SUBSCRIPTION Maré Plus unlocks the app after a 30-day free trial. It's an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly, billed to your App Store account; the price is shown on the subscription screen and you can cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ccsrasec.github.io/Mare-iOS/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

AsterKit4 screens
Maré4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maré at every 3 days against AsterKit's every 2 weeks. AsterKit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. AsterKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Maré sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AsterKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Maré every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AsterKit versus Maré: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterKitMaré
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB21 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRyan GonzalezChrystian Cesar Santos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AsterKit

One-time1
  • AsterKit Premium$4.99
2 purchases

Maré

Subscriptions2
  • Maré Plus (mensal)$0.991 Month
  • Maré Plus (anual)$1.991 Year

Questions

Is AsterKit free?
AsterKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maré free?
Maré is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AsterKit or Maré have ads?
Neither AsterKit nor Maré shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsterKit or Maré?
AsterKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maré every 3 days. Most recently, AsterKit was updated on November 5, 2026 and Maré on November 5, 2026.

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