Comparison

Code Red vs For Men

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

Head to head
About

Code Red

This app helps partners understand and support each other through menstrual cycles. It provides simple reminders and phase-based tips to foster better communication and preparedness.

Highlights
  • Partner-friendly cycle tracking
  • 28-day cycle overview
  • Daily reminders and nudges
  • Phase-based survival tips
  • Do/don't guidance
  • Period and PMS awareness
Features
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Code Red is a fun cycle-tracking app made for partners who want to be more thoughtful, prepared, and supportive. Track your partner’s cycle, understand what phase they may be in, and get simple reminders so you can show up better — whether that means giving extra patience, planning ahead, bringing snacks, or knowing when to not take things personally. Code Red keeps things light, simple, and helpful. It’s not about overthinking every mood or moment. It’s about being more aware, more prepared, and a better partner. Features include: Partner-friendly cycle tracking 28-day cycle overview Daily reminders and helpful nudges Phase-based “survival tips” Do / don’t guidance Period and PMS awareness Couples sync coming soon Every cycle is different, but a little awareness can go a long way. Code Red helps partners stay ready, supportive, and maybe even earn a few bonus points. Subscription: Subscription automatically renews annually for $19.99 unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

For Men

Features
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Most cycle apps are built for her. This one is built for you, so you can show up better. For Men: Period Tracker is the tactical partner companion for boyfriends, husbands, and men who pay attention. Track her rhythm across all phases: menstrual, the opportunity window, ovulation, and luteal. Get an actionable playbook for each day without guessing whether it's a bad day or a bad week. WHAT YOU GET • Her cycle at a glance - Current phase, day count, and her next window • Daily game plans - 08:00 survival tips, 12:30 midday check-ins, and 18:30 evening action steps • One-tap text suggestions - Ready-to-send messages tailored to her exact phase and whether you live together or date • Cycle radar alerts - 7, 3, 2, and 1-day advance heads-ups before period, PMS, and fertile windows • Interactive lock-screen actions - Confirm her period started or push the radar out one day straight from your lock screen • Multiple partners supported - Each on her own cycle, organized at a glance • Discreet mode & stealth icons - Change the app icon to a calculator, notes, or timer. Keep partner names off your lock screen. • 100% on-device partner data - All names, dates, and cycle notes stay locked on your iPhone • Offline-first - Works on the subway, on a flight, or anywhere without cell service THE FOUR PHASES MENSTRUAL - Bring warmth, comfort, and patience. Keep plans low-friction. OPPORTUNITY WINDOW - Rising energy and open communication. Green-light new plans, book weekend trips, and tackle big decisions. OVULATION - Peak connection window. Book the table. Say the thing. LUTEAL & PMS - Slow down with her. Fewer plans, zero unforced arguments, more listening. WHO IT'S FOR • Boyfriends who want to stop guessing and start anticipating • Husbands who want to lead with patience and empathy • Couples living together or dating apart • Anyone tracking multiple partners without mixing up dates • Men who demand their personal data stays on their own device PRIVACY BY DESIGN No accounts. No sign-up. No ad networks. No cross-app tracking. Every partner name, cycle date, and note lives strictly in local storage on your iPhone. We only track anonymous aggregate app usage counts so we can improve the app. Zero device IDs, zero names, zero dates, and zero personal information ever leave your device. Delete the app and your data is gone for good. Built for men who notice.

Screenshots

Code Red4 screens
For Men4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: For Men at 15.0 against Code Red's 26.5. 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. Code Red sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and For Men sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Code Red versus For Men: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode RedFor Men
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTalk or Not, Inc.Ali Alp Hazer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Red

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

For Men

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Code Red free?
Code Red is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is For Men free?
For Men is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Red or For Men have ads?
Neither Code Red nor For Men shows ads.

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