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Pull back the curtain with data that’ll benefit anyone menstruating. Period tracker apps take the guesswork out of getting your period, regardless of your plans.
These days, period tracking apps let you record everything from flow length and heaviness to symptoms, ovulation, and even sex drive. As a health tool, these apps, and their corresponding data, are invaluable. We’ve rounded up the best period tracker apps to try, whether you’re trying to conceive or just trying to keep your pants clean.
The best period tracker apps
What to look for
To be blunt, periods are a pain. And sometimes, also kind of a mystery. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant, trying to avoid pregnancy, or just trying to figure out what’s going on downstairs, period tracker apps can help.
Start by choosing an app that aligns with your current goals and needs. Is your focus predicting your flow or analyzing period-related symptoms and irregularities? If you’re hoping to get pregnant, some apps cater specifically to users trying to conceive. If you are looking for a community, a few apps help users connect with one another as well as with medical professionals. Of course, you can always opt for straightforward tracking, but the point is; there are tons of resources available if you do want more.
Once you’ve narrowed it down by need, choose whichever app feels the simplest and won’t turn tracking into a chore. Something as small as intuitive icons could make tracking faster for you personally. The more consistently you track, the better the benefits, so keep it easy for yourself.
All in all, don’t hesitate to shop around. It’s worth finding the right fit.
Flo: The most popular period tracker app
Price: Free / $7.99 per month / $39.99 per year
A clean, simple interface plus effortless tracking and daily insights make Flo one of the most popular period tracker apps on the market. From cramping to mood swings, Flo has over 70 symptoms to choose from and a team of health experts to help you understand those symptoms. Flo also offers pill reminders and educational resources. Take quizzes, read articles, or get personal in Secret Chats. Flo’s community feature lets you open up about intimate topics and concerns with other users.
Clue: The best period tracker app for learning your own body
Price: Free /$9.99 per month / $39.99 per year
Cycle analysis, a team lead by females, and extensive content (including LGBTQIA+ resources) make this app stand out. Whether you’ve always had irregular periods or your body is reeling after a recent departure from birth control, Clue knows not all cycles are the same. Instead of boxing users in, it tracks everything from acne, to emotions, to sexual activity and even lets you add custom symptoms. If communication is key, users can also share their cycle data in Clue Connect. This feature is great for keeping partners on the same page or for athletes who want their coaches to tailor training to their cycle.
See also: The best health apps for Android
Glow: The best period tracker app for digesting data
Price: Free / $7.99 per month for 3 months / $2.49 per month for 12 months /$49.99 for a lifetime subscription
For those who love a good graph, Glow has you covered. Not only does the app track your period, ovulation, symptoms, and sexual activity, it creates attractive PDF charts of all of your data which you can print out for visits to your doctor. The app collects and tracks a considerable number of cycle-related data points, all of which are compared to other users in your demographic for context. Like some other apps, it lets you add your partner to your account to share your tracking information more easily. This can help your partner better understand your cycle and fertility and be more active in family planning. Also, paying for premium on Glow gives users premium membership to all of Glow’s sister apps, including Eve, below.
Eve: The best period tracker app for an empowered sex life
Price: Free / $7.99 per month for 3 months / $2.49 per month for 12 months /$49.99 for a lifetime subscription
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Brought to you by the same developers as Glow (above), Eve is an app for users who also want to keep tabs on their sexual health. Eve encourages users to track their periods in relation to their sex life, offering standard period tracking features as well as the ability to track sexual activity, drive, moods, and whether or not you used protection. Cheeky design elements (think creatively used bananas) and sex-focused content make this app one for mature audiences. Eve also offers a community for sharing experiences and asking fellow users health-related questions.
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Ovia: The best period tracker app for planning pregnancy
Price: Free
Especially popular with users trying to conceive, Ovia tracks your period and ovulation, cervical position, basal body temperature, and many other key factors that affect fertility. Subscribers can use this data (and the app’s proprietary algorithm) to predict their fertile window or bring insights to their OBGYN. The app also has tons of resources for individuals looking to get pregnant, and a partner app for tracking your baby’s growth if you do have one. Plus, it’s completely free!
See also: The best pregnancy apps for Android
Period Tracker Period Calendar: The best period tracker for note-takers
Price: Free / $39.99 per year
For an app that’s no-fuss and works for all cycles, Period Tracker has plenty to offer. With a cute and simple style, the app centers around your cycle calendar, where you can track everything from flow, symptoms, and breast self-exams to cervical data, mucus, and moods. A prominent diary feature also encourages users to add typed notes to their tracking process. A separate self-care tab offers soundscapes, meditations, workouts, and other resources for holistically taking care of your body throughout your cycle. Some reviewers noted this app as a good option for teens, but the app’s social features might be worth reviewing. Not everyone wants more chat rooms in their kids’ lives.
See also: The best fitness trackers for kids
Honorable mentions
That’s it for our list of the best period tracker apps. We also want to give an honorable mention to the following:
- Google Keep Notes: If you aren’t interested in all the bells and whistles, keep it simple with Google Keep Notes. Jot down the start and end of each flow so that at the very least, next time you find yourself in the stirrups, you can give your doctor hard dates.
- Cycle Tracking: For insight at wrist height, Cycle Tracking on the Apple Watch lets users log flow levels, symptoms, and more. Turn on notifications, and Cycle Tracking will alert you when your next predicted period or fertile window is a few days away.
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