Comparison

Menstrual Cycle Tracker vs PlainLife

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

Head to head
About

Menstrual Cycle Tracker

This app helps you understand your menstrual cycle and fertility window. It predicts your period, ovulation, and fertile days using scientifically backed methods. Syncs with Apple Health for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • Period prediction
  • Ovulation day calculation
  • Fertile window identification
  • Baby gender prediction methods
  • Apple Health sync
  • Daily pregnancy probability
Features
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Discover your body’s rhythm with a scientifically based fertility tracker designed to help you plan or avoid pregnancy naturally. Simply enter the first day of your last period, and the app predicts your next period, ovulation day, and the most fertile and least fertile days of your cycle. With Apple Health sync, your data stays automatically updated across all your Apple devices — so your fertility insights are always with you. * Scientifically Backed Methods * Our app includes two baby gender prediction methods: • Popular Method – a theoretical approach based on the well-known theory by Landrum Shettles, which suggests that the timing within the fertile window may influence the baby’s gender. • Scientific Method – a statistical, research-based approach developed by Rodrigo Guerrero, grounded in large-scale data from thousands of women. You can switch between them anytime in Settings. Please note: both methods provide probabilistic insights, not guaranteed results. * Full Version Features * Unlock deeper insights with the full version: • Daily pregnancy probability for any selected date. • Gender prediction probabilities for each fertile day. • Overall fertility chances during your current cycle. • Automatic Apple Health sync between devices. * How It Works * To create your personal fertility calendar, simply provide: • The first day of your last period. • Your average cycle length. • Your luteal phase length (default works for most users). Ideal for women with regular cycles — but also reliable for estimating ovulation using your average cycle length. * Empower Your Reproductive Journey * Whether you’re trying to conceive or prefer natural birth control, this app provides clarity, accuracy, and peace of mind — backed by science and made even smarter with Apple Health integration. Disclaimer: This app is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions related to contraception, fertility, or pregnancy. Accuracy may vary depending on individual factors.

About

PlainLife

Features
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PlainLife is the whole human health loop — womb to next womb — in one private, offline app. Most health apps cover a single slice: a pregnancy app here, a parenting app there, a period tracker somewhere else. PlainLife brings the entire arc together as one continuous, intergenerational loop, because each stage shapes the next. SIX CHAPTERS, ONE LOOP • Origins — preconception health for both partners • Birth — pregnancy week by week, warning signs, labor prep, postpartum • Childhood — milestones, illness triage, feeding, sleep, growth • Adolescence — puberty, cycle, and reproductive & sexual health • Fertility — conception and planning the next generation • Generations — how each stage echoes forward WHAT YOU GET • Ask PlainLife — ask anything and get answers from a bundled, cited knowledge base, fully offline. • Plain-language guidance with tappable sources and clear "when to seek care" triage. • Tools — kick counter, contraction timer, tracking, reminders, glossary, and full-text search. • Doctor summary — turn what you've tracked into a clean handoff for your clinician. • Voice input and read-aloud. PRIVATE BY DESIGN PlainLife is 100% on-device. Your information is stored encrypted on your phone — no account, no servers, no tracking — and it works fully offline. Export or delete everything at any time. PLAINLIFE PLUS (optional, one-time) The core is free for everyone, including every safety & emergency guide. A one-time PlainLife Plus unlock adds the Generations insight, history & trends, whole-family profiles, advanced reminders, PDF doctor-summary export, guided photo triage, and deeper clinical detail. No subscription. DISCLAIMER PlainLife provides health information and triage guidance — not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult a qualified health professional, and in an emergency contact your local emergency services. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Menstrual Cycle Tracker4 screens
PlainLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PlainLife at 17.0 against Menstrual Cycle Tracker's 26.0. 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. Menstrual Cycle Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlainLife sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Menstrual Cycle Tracker versus PlainLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenstrual Cycle TrackerPlainLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB151 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnastasia KovbaBhim Upadhyaya

Bugs and requests

Menstrual Cycle Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Unexpected in-app purchases
  • Incorrect gender prediction information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add notes and symptom tracking
  • Integrate with other fertility apps
  • Provide more personalization options
  • Improve customer support

PlainLife

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Menstrual Cycle Tracker

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

PlainLife

Subscriptions2
  • PlainLife Specialties$4.991 Month
  • PlainLife Specialties$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PlainLife Plus$6.99

Questions

Is Menstrual Cycle Tracker free?
Menstrual Cycle Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainLife free?
PlainLife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Menstrual Cycle Tracker or PlainLife have ads?
Neither Menstrual Cycle Tracker nor PlainLife shows ads.

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