Comparison

CycleGuide vs MenopauseCompass

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

Head to head
About

CycleGuide

Features
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Finally understand your body. CycleGuide tracks your period, symptoms and mood using your iPhone β€” no wearable required. Log your cycle, understand your hormones and get personalized AI coaching every day. KNOW YOUR CYCLE Track your period, flow intensity, symptoms and mood with a beautiful calendar. CycleGuide predicts your next period, ovulation and fertile window so you are always prepared. HORMONE PHASE COACHING Your cycle has four phases β€” menstrual, follicular, ovulation and luteal. Each affects your energy, mood, focus and strength differently. CycleGuide explains what to expect and what to do in each phase so you can work with your body, not against it. AI PERSONALISED INSIGHTS CycleGuide analyses your cycle data and delivers one personalised tip β€” powered by AI. Not generic advice. Real insight built from your actual patterns. What to eat. When to exercise. Why you feel tired. How to optimise your week. All based on where you are in your cycle. SYMPTOM AND MOOD TRACKER Log 12 symptoms including cramps, bloating, headache, fatigue and acne. Track 10 moods. See patterns emerge over time so you can predict and prepare for how you will feel. FERTILE WINDOW AND OVULATION CycleGuide predicts your fertile window and ovulation date based on your personal cycle history. Whether you are trying to conceive or simply want to understand your body, CycleGuide has you covered. APPLE HEALTH SYNC Connect Apple Health to sync your menstrual flow data directly to the Health app. Your cycle data sits alongside your other health information in one place. HEALTH REPORT PDF Generate a shareable PDF summary of your cycle β€” symptom patterns, flow history and phase breakdown. Share it with your doctor or gynaecologist for more productive appointments. 100 PERCENT PRIVATE All your cycle data lives on your device. Nothing is uploaded. No account required. No ads. Ever. After the Flo data scandal, privacy in period tracking apps matters more than ever. CycleGuide is built private by design. CYCLEGUIDE PRO Unlock the full CycleGuide experience: - AI daily coaching - Hormone phase insights - Full cycle history and charts - Apple Health sync - Monthly PDF health report - CSV data export - 100 percent ad-free HOW IT WORKS 1. Log your period start date 2. Add symptoms and mood each day 3. CycleGuide predicts your next cycle 4. Get a personalised AI tip every morning That is it. Simple, private and powerful. WHAT PEOPLE ASK Do I need an Apple Watch? No. CycleGuide works on any iPhone. Apple Watch adds extra data but is not required. Is my data private? Completely. All data is stored locally on your device. CycleGuide never uploads, sells or shares your data. How accurate are the predictions? Predictions improve with every cycle you log. After 3 cycles CycleGuide knows your personal pattern and predictions become highly accurate. Can I use it to track fertility? Yes. CycleGuide shows your predicted fertile window and ovulation date. For medical fertility tracking always consult your doctor. Your cycle is not an inconvenience. It is information. CycleGuide helps you read it. Download free and start tracking today. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - http://sofonica.com/privacy-policy/

About

MenopauseCompass

Features
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Navigate menopause with clarity, not confusion. Menopause Compass is the first decision-support app that helps you track your symptoms, understand your body, and weigh the real pros and cons of estrogen therapyβ€”based on your personal health data. Why guess when you can know? Β· Track 40+ symptoms – Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, sleep disturbances, joint pain, and more. Log daily severity in under 30 seconds. Β· Get your personalized Estrogen Balance Sheet – A visual, evidence-based summary showing your potential benefits vs. risks, with clinical guidelines baked in. See what applies to you. Β· AI-powered correlations – Discover what actually triggers your symptoms. "Your hot flashes peak 2 hours after caffeine" or "Sleep quality improves 40% on days you walk 20+ minutes." Β· Connect your health history – Periods, hormone tests (FSH/E3G), HRT use, supplements, family history, and uterus status. All in one place. Β· Lifestyle toolkit – Curated CBT exercises, nutrition tips, and pelvic floor training based on your top symptoms. Small changes, big impact. Β· Shareable Doctor's Report – Generate a 1-page PDF to walk into your gynecologist appointment with confidence. No more forgetting what to ask. Estrogen therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether you're considering HRT, exploring alternatives, or just starting perimenopause, Menopause Compass gives you the clarity to have informed, empowered conversations with your healthcare provider. Privacy-first. All your data stays on your device. No sharing without your explicit consent. Your health journey is yours alone. What users are saying: "This app changed how I talk to my doctor. I finally felt heard." β€” Sarah, 52 "I had no idea caffeine was triggering my night sweats. Game changer." β€” Maria, 4

Screenshots

CycleGuide4 screens
MenopauseCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MenopauseCompass at none against CycleGuide's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CycleGuide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MenopauseCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
CycleGuide versus MenopauseCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleGuideMenopauseCompass
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB48 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNikhil AnshumanVASAN H DESHIKACHAR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CycleGuide

Subscriptions2
  • CycleGuide Pro$3.991 Month
  • CycleGuide Pro$34.991 Year
None

MenopauseCompass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycleGuide free?
CycleGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenopauseCompass free?
MenopauseCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CycleGuide or MenopauseCompass have ads?
Neither CycleGuide nor MenopauseCompass shows ads.

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