Period Tracker by GP Apps Reviews

by Julia M81

I got PeriodTracker because it gets such great reviews. Apparently it’s a good app only if you have normal period cycles. I don’t. It predicts when your next period will be and when that date comes, it automatically starts your period whether your period has actually started or not. This is very frustrating for me because I’ll look back the past few months to see when I last had a period, but it will have automatically logged a period I know I didn’t have. For example, I’ll know I didn’t have a period at all for a specific month, but it will have automatically logged a period that simply didn’t happen. I’ve looked at the settings several times to see if this is something I can turn off but I didn’t see anything like that. If it’s something you can turn off, it’s certainly not easy to find. Since my periods are so irregular it’s important that they are accurately recorded because otherwise I forget when I had them as time goes by and I don’t use PeriodTracker when I’m not menstruating. It’s one thing for an app to predict your period, it’s quite another for it to log it for you. What’s the point of tracking YOUR period if it does that?? Makes no sense. I don’t recommend PeriodTracker.

by JaniceFelix

I have been using PeriodTracker for 6 years now and it’s always correct on my period days. Which is wonderful because I can prepare for my period and know before it’s coming. Sometimes it’s 1 day off but that is it and that’s cause my period will come late here and there.

Now as for the ovulation predictor I’m a little frustrated I trusted PeriodTracker for that. We were trying to get pregnant for a year now and been using PeriodTracker to predict ovulation. Silly me I FINALLY went and bought ovulation tests and I ovulate WAY before PeriodTracker says I do. I know this isn’t the case for most woman as my ovulation is irregular. But PeriodTracker should say that the ovulation predictor doesn’t work for everyone and that if your trying to get pregnant you should get ovulation tests and not trust PeriodTracker for it. After a year of trying and trying I got the ovulation tests and now I am pregnant after 1 month. I’m frustrated at PeriodTracker but mostly at myself for not getting the tests sooner. Please if you are trying to get pregnant get the ovulation tests, you can get packs of them online for super cheap and it’s worth it! Well good luck ladies!

by LisaE118

I like PeriodTracker. I have used it for years and it’s even more important to me as I age to track period cycles but today I logged on and saw a new daily calorie tracker. I understand that I see things through a different lens than most people but as a mother of a child with an eating disorder I’m nervous about her using your app. It would be one thing if the feature was there but not highlighted. I understand most of society is obsessed with weight, calories and body image but when you truly learn what intuitive eating looks like and how food is fuel for our bodies (ALL food) then applications like “calorie tracker” become infuriating. I hate that it’s the first thing I saw when I logged on and I hate how it stayed at the top of the screen. Now I have to go have a conversation with my daughter to find out if she saw it and if it was triggering to her. Please consider just putting it in a menu (I wouldn’t ask you to remove it… I know not everyone has an eating disorder) but at least quit highlighting it on my period app.

by Gamer_gamelover_17

To begin with PeriodTracker has great potential. I have only a few complaints about it. Just so you understand where I am coming from, I am 13 years old and I got my first period. I was looking for an app that is not super confusing and I can easily enter stuff and understand really easily. I feel like PeriodTracker is just super busy and when you are trying to navigate it you easily just get lost. I feel like it needs something when you first get PeriodTracker where is explains where to get/ find stuff within PeriodTracker . Another annoying thing about it is that on the calendar it shows “past periods” but like for me, there is no past periods because this is my first. There needs to be a first period option and that way it can kinda predict how your next period might turn out etc.

Overall PeriodTracker is one of the best ones I could find. I just have those few complaints. And I think that PeriodTracker has great potential, and again it is one of the best ones I have seen.

by LolaMo68

PeriodTracker is pretty good, but has a couple of minor glitches. Additionally, it’s always trying to get me to upgrade to their Deluxe version, which I have to pay for, but since I’m not certain it won’t have the same glitches... not sure I want to pay.
Glitch #1: my monthly “entries” won’t automatically update on my iPad using this exact same app! I have to ‘export’ information each month, then ‘import’ in iPad in order to track on both devices. Or enter info separately on both. It would be nice to have information automatically update on all devices; especially since my log-in is the same!
Glitch #2: since I’m peri-menopausal, my periods are very sporadic and inconsistent. If it lasts more than 8 or 9 days, it automatically wants to end it for me, and when I open PeriodTracker , it starts to display “Period Just Started” even if I’m STILL ON IT. It’s very annoying because I then have to trick it into tracking correctly, but it only does so AFTER I enter the actual “end date”.
Other than that, it’s usually quite accurate with its projected start dates, but not too accurate with peri-menopausal cycles.

by Dash_of_Ash

I just love PeriodTracker! I’ve been using it for at least 7 yrs, possibly longer...2010, maybe. It keeps getting better and better the more I investigate and realize all it actually does. I have always used the free version, but thinking about doing the Patron version just because I’m so impressed with PeriodTracker and I’d like to support the developer. The ads with free version are not obnoxious and still has a ton of capabilities! Integrates with Apple Health App and/or FitBit. They will be coming out with a diet tracking integration soon to help you eat Keto, too. One thing to note is that you have to be diligent about inputting your period start and end dates accurately as that changes your averaged cycle length. Which messes up your fertility window for tracking ovulation, and if that’s your primary birth control method, like ours, then it’s a potential problem. But, PeriodTracker is quite good at discounting those months that your data entry was less than accurate and making adjustments for cycle irregularities. I’ve been having some health issues and it allows me to track symptoms, moods, weight, temperature, water intake, exercise, calorie intake and make other notes...which I use to track my blood pressure and blood sugar readings. Just a really great overall health diary that provides your doctor with great insight into your overall health. Highly recommend!

by FIutterby

I'm an inconsistent person at best, but I am consistent with PeriodTracker. These days, everyone keeps their phone with them, so it's easy to remember to log in and track your period. For me, it was an early warning that I had endometriosis. My periods were irregular, and I experienced an abnormal amount of pain during my cycle. Menstrual cycles for most women operate like clockwork and are relatively painless. I hope that the knowledge regarding what women with endometriosis suffer from grows, so that more of us can learn about the diagnosis before it's too late. Thanks to the Period Tracker team for giving me an opportunity to better track my cycle so that I could see there was a pre-existing problem I knew nothing about! Maybe your app could also encourage more awareness regarding health related topics in regards to a woman's cycle for reasons just like mine. With knowledge comes power, and thus, greater responsibility. Let's help our fellow women!!!

by MyRandi

I love PeriodTracker. I have been using it for close to 8 years now? Maybe longer, as I have switched phones and re-entered my data.
The ease of use is seriously amazing. It is impossible not to figure this out within a minute or two.
It has been 98% accurate for me, and out of 7 - 8 years, I would say that is a pretty great statistic. The only times it was wrong was when I was under a ton of stress, which obviously affects the timing of your period. That was clearly no fault of PeriodTracker , and it was still very useful to know how late I was exactly.
I love the ability to be able to plan around my cycle, notate feelings/symptoms, and even track intimacy if you're trying to get pregnant or the opposite, hahaha. This is an incredibly useful app, and everything you could ever need comes in the free version. What more could you ask for?

by Eee.dith

I have had PeriodTracker since 2014 and it has been the best thing ever made! It literally has never been off for more than 2 days! Ever single time it hit my period right on the spot! It’s so easy to use and so useful! There are so many options you can include, you can add your intimacy, moods, weight, steps, so many amazing features! I also love the way it keeps track of everything and how you can add a notification the day of, three days before, one day before, etc. PeriodTracker is amazing and it helps you out so much when you are trying to learn about your fertility period and ovulation! Definitely recommend PeriodTracker to all the young girls out there that need to keep track of their menstrual cycle! Also, they’ve added this new option where you can add your spouse or partner so they can also see your logs and stuff, so cuuute!

by Not Really A Fan Of ITunes

I originally downloaded PeriodTracker because I wanted to track certain behaviors with relation to my cycle. Specifically, back pains and those days I just got so frustrated. Sure enough, they were usually a few days before my cycle. What I love about PeriodTracker is how customizable it is. It has a variety of little icons and pictures, and you can track anything you want from chocolate cravings to headaches. I used a little picture of a whale to track when I started feeling bloated. I just noticed they have a little corked wine bottle with incrementally more bubbles in it to represent constipation. How could you not love that?

I have since had an ablation (procedure for those done with childbirth with extremely heavy periods, it scars uterus lining so it doesn't build up so heavy) and now have my period much less frequently. PeriodTracker has successfully mapped my new, longer cycle with accuracy. I imagine PeriodTracker would be extremely useful to someone trying to conceive, or just track their fertility. I also use it to check ahead and see whether any future vacations or work functions will be impacted. Whether I need to pack anything, etc.

by Jasminetea61

I’ve been using PeriodTracker for easily 5+ years, mostly to track my period. When I was single and *ahem* dating around I would also use it to keep track of when I had been intimate with someone.

The estimated start day of your next period is pretty accurate in my experience- usually within 1-2 days unless I have a really wacky month (which seems to happen to me about once a year). Even then the prediction algorithm seems to recover quickly.

Within the last year I came across an article about how most period tracking apps sell your data, which is horrifying for something so personal and sensitive. The writers found only a few who did not, and I was relieved to see P Tracker was one of them! Now I’m afraid to switch to anything else lol, which suits me just fine since I love it anyway.

by Isi W

I started using PeriodTracker because I had just switched to a non-hormonal IUD and needed to track when my periods started. Unsurprisingly, PeriodTracker needs to get used to your body before becoming accurate, but after after about...five months? it becomes crazy accurate. It’s very helpful and I can see into the future when my period is gonna start. It’s been helpful and I love it! You can also go to the calendar and use some of the features there as well. Plus! I’d recommend signing up for an account so that they have a backup of your period info and you don’t need to start all over. It was pretty convenient when I got a new phone and PeriodTracker was still accurate because of its most current backup. If you’re willing to check PeriodTracker , press a button to start and stop your period days, and see the dates your period is projected to start, it’s a great app.

by Jen💗😉

I started using PeriodTracker in 2013 to keep track of my periods, and then stopped in 2015 when I started birth control (because I wasn’t having periods). Ever since getting off birth control I’ve used it every single month since January 2016! There are so many features to track different things about your cycle that you can use without even buying the premium features. I’ve never paid a dime for PeriodTracker, and it’s worked so well for me. Now I’m TTC, and it has a TTC mode that helps you track BBT, CM, CP, and keep track of symptoms, moods, negative/positive pregnancy tests, and so much more.
PeriodTracker has helped me learn a lot about my cycles these past few years and though I may start to use PeriodTracker in conjunction with other fertility apps, I don’t see myself ever not using PeriodTracker. It’s never failed me and it’s always been so easy to navigate.

by KatharineAllee

I’ve used PeriodTracker for years and it tracks my cycle perfectly. Knows the exact day I’m going to start, predicts it either spot on or I begin my cycle a day or two before/after. But usually it’s spot on. Like today PeriodTracker says “0 days left” - meaning I’m supposed to begin my cycle today - and sure enough, this morning in bed before sunrise my cramps woke me.

I mainly use PeriodTracker to chart the first/last days of my period and any bizarre bodily things that rarely occur (I can type personal notes into the days). I also LOVE using it to chart when I’ve had unprotected sex, taking advantage of the fertile “window” that PeriodTracker shows me, based on my cycle. While each body is unique, PeriodTracker has been an easy tool to give me a better understanding of my body. Highly recommend it!

(For fertility charting I recommend also getting a special thermometer to take your temp every day so you can be certain you know when you ovulate)

by Wanted Money

I didn’t even know PeriodTracker had a pregnancy mode. I started tracking my period a few months before I got married & I got pregnant at some point in our first month of marriage. At 6 weeks pregnant exactly PeriodTracker switched to “pregnancy mode” automatically since I hadn’t logged another period. It calculated my exact due date and every week gives me an update on what’s happening to my baby, my body, & tips for hubs based on my symptoms. I looks forward to reading it every week & it’s INSANELY informative. Any questions I have about new symptoms week by week are answered in the weekly update. For example this past week I had rib pain and was silently concerned. I read in the next week report that if I’ve been feeling rib pain it’s normal and due to his (my baby’s) kicks & space getting tighter. 10/10 I couldn’t be more thankful PeriodTracker is a part of my journey :) will use till my ovaries dry up.

by Myra!(:

I love PeriodTracker. I’ve used it for years & have never had any issues. It’s perfect for just tracking your period. Or, for tracking your period, symptoms, intimacy etc. There’s a note section to add any info you may need/want to add. I like being able to track my symptoms & mood because we all know they can & do change. It’s also really convenient to track when you’ve been intimate (there’s also an option to select whether it was protected or unprotected) which really helps for family planning, or when trying to prevent depending on what you’re doing. It’s simple to use & very easy to understand. There is also abstinent mode for those who are not sexually active. I have only used lite mode I haven’t paid for pro but only cause for me personally lite mode is just what I need. I 10/10 recommend if you need a simple, convenient, & easy to use app for tracking your period.

by Cpeterson23

Between tracking to ensure a regular cycle to trying to get pregnant PeriodTracker has helped me to stay organized and offered more supports than I knew I could want. The amount of options it allows you to track is amazing and it’s so simple to use. I love how it creates graphs, has symbols and comments, let’s you choose what to turn on and off, and backs up your information! I’ve been using the period tracker app since 2016 and it has been a great help in many doctors appointments, and for me to go look back on myself when I’m looking at past dates/symptoms or can’t remember something. Again, the back up of information even from changing phones has been a huge support. It seems like I’m always finding another new and relevant feature on PeriodTracker the more I explore it. It is much, much more than a period tracker, but general health and life as well. All in one place! I really enjoy PeriodTracker and great service!

by Great Music %100🥳

PeriodTracker is great. It can track all your symptoms and moods, your temp, and it predicts when you ovulate. I have not gotten my period yet but from the looks of things, will get mine in just a few days, and PeriodTracker has helped me predict when i will get my first period. I do have just a few suggestions though. 1 maybe add a mode for girls before they get there period, i have looked at a lot of apps and none of them have modes where you can set it for before your period and predicting when you will get yours. It would be very helpful, coming from a girl who hasn’t gotten hers yet. i’m sure lots of other girls feel the same way. 2 possibly set it so you can choose if you want the “intimate” setting on there for the girls. that’s all. otherwise PeriodTracker is great and you should totally get it if you have your period and/or want to predict when to get yours cause it is possible to track your temp and moods and symptoms which is super helpful if you wanna predict when you get your period!!!

by Hey Hey Its Jay Jay

I love this period tracker. I’ve been using it for about 8 years now and It has helped me so much. I take a BC pill so I know when my period is coming, but when I wasn’t on the pill it was very accurate and helped me make sure my periods were “regular”. Which in fact my period was never regular and the more you use your period tracker the more it learns about you. It tells you how many days are in your cycle, when your next period is expected, ovulation, if your period is regular or irregular and so much more! It really is a great app for every woman. Whether you’re just starting out or your trying to conceive it really works great for anyone with a period!! I love that you can track your moods, symptoms, weight and a bunch of other helpful things! They have a pregnancy mode too which seems cool and also a trying to convince mode! I haven’t used those yet so I cannot give an accurate review on those two modes but the regular period tracker is perfect for me! I’ve tried a few others but this one is definitely the best!

by Lindsbee1

I am lucky to be so regular but I would never know that without the help of this easy, simple app! Honestly, I’m not someone who wanted so many different things out of there period tracking app. I just wanted to be able to record when I get it and that way I can check to see when I’m expecting to get it next. PeriodTracker I’ve been using for over five years easy, it’s the most simple to set up and actually start to use right away. The icon makes it discrete if anyone’s looking over they don’t know that you’re actually in a period tracking app lol but I just re-upgraded to the premiumBecause I like the articles from their monthly magazine thing,And because $10 a year is so worth it even if you don’t need all the extra stuff! Whether you’re looking to have a baby, or just to see when you get your period or even monitor the flow and symptoms while you have your period… This is hands-down the best way to do so. And not to sound like an advertisement but seriously try period tracker late, I don’t think you’ll regret it.

by Tatortot96

It works for what I need it to.. It helped me ever since before I found out I was pregnant.. I have been using PeriodTracker for 5 years or so now.. I used to struggle with addiction & just had a bad car accident which involved getting my spleen removed, & since my body has been through so many changes ever since i have gotten clean & have certain health issues my cycle is very wonky but it’s still pretty accurate for the most part. sometimes I might forget to track a month because I get so busy or just don’t remember & I try my best to put the estimated date so that could possibly throw it off. When I was in BC, it was spot on with my cycle 👍🏻 But when it comes down to it, I love how I can track how i’m feeling, my headaches, my mood, everything is good for having when I go to my well woman’s check ups! I’d recommend PeriodTracker to a friend. Very simple to use. Really no complaints here.

by Mairam29

PeriodTracker was suggested to me by a friend, and I am really happy I downloaded it. It helps me track my period dates, symptoms, etc. accurately, so I can free up my memory for other important things! Also it is very helpful when I go to doctor’s offices and I can answer their questions accurately rather than struggling to remember when my last menstrual period was!

As student, I deeply appreciate how PeriodTracker is free and doesn’t cost me anything and the free version is sufficient for me now since I use it to track and predict my period dates, duration and symptoms and I am not sexually active. Additionally for a low cost, one can get additional features that some of my friends have found useful as they are trying to conceive or not trying to get pregnant. I have recommended this to my other friends and I would continue to highly recommend it! :)

by Domo819

I downloaded PeriodTracker upon the recommendation of my friend. And boy am I impressed!!

I used it for over a year to track my menstrual cycle. Came in handy knowing when my period was expected and answering the “when was your last menstrual cycle” question at the doctor. Lots of great tools to track symptoms and moods etc. It’s very customizable. Just generally very useful, responsible info for any woman.

When my husband and I decided to try and conceive I used PeriodTracker to tell me when I was fertile and ovulating. PeriodTracker even lets you switch to TTC (trying to conceive) mode. They send you emails that give you lots of great info and ways to increase your chances to get pregnant. Well... it didn’t take long! Using the data I had collected on this FREE iPhone app I got pregnant on my very first try. Pretty impressive. Depending on how accurate you have been keeping your data and your own physiology you may have a different experience but it totally worked for me.

Now I have it switched to pregnancy mode! It has info about how far along you are and what to expect. Links to great resources and lots of great comforting advice.

Downloading PeriodTracker has turned into one of the best decisions I have ever made!! Baby is due Sept 2018. ☺️

by Yora15

I have been using the free version of PeriodTracker for a few years now. It is useful to track my menstrual cycles, common symptoms, moods, and it is discreet on my phone’s screen. PeriodTracker also provides short, interesting articles about topics revolving around the menstrual cycle. I highly recommend using PeriodTracker; it retains long-term information that is helpful for me to identify patterns and I usually take notes on it that I can refer to during doctor visits.

Update: I am using the Pregnancy Mode since we found out we’re expecting. It has interesting information on how you and the baby are growing and feeling each week that passes by. I wish I can zoom into the different images they use for each week the baby grows; the details are a bit small. Overall, a great app!

by DenWin2

If you’re looking for a way to keep track of your period and all that entails, this is PeriodTracker for you! I realize that sounds like something a robot might say, but I am a real person and I use PeriodTracker regularly.

I’ve had PeriodTracker for at least 7 years and I love it. The fact that it’s free makes it even better! I know it has a lot of great options for keeping track of everything a woman might need to keep track of, but I use it purely for tracking my cycle. I can keep notes on anything I like, which I think is great. This way if I know I’m feeling a little “off” and I think it may be hormone related, there’s a way to confirm that. I never have to remember when I’m at the doctor when my last period was because...”there’s an app for that!”