Free Period Tracking Apps: Because you’d rather save your money for that iced venti unicorn oat treatza sprinkle latte
You know when you get to your appointments and your doc asks when the “first day of your last period” was? **insert blank stare**.
Let’s make it easy.
Keeping tabs on your menstrual cycle doesn’t have to be annoying or expensive. With these killer free period tracking apps , tracking your period is not just easy—it’s empowering.
Here’s a roundup of the most mother-lovingest (that’s a word) and efficient free period tracking apps - I mean fully free without strings - that will help you streamline your health.
1. For the minimalist - My Cycle by Neiman
My Cycle by Neiman is a straightforward, reliable app for tracking your period and ovulation. With a clean design and user-friendly interface, My Cycle makes it easy to log symptoms, moods, and sexual activity. It offers customizable notifications and detailed cycle history reports.
This app is a great choice for folks who want a simple yet effective tool for managing their menstrual health- whether they’re trying to conceive or actively avoiding pregnancy- My Cycle has you covered.
3. For those trying to conceive - Ovia
Ovia is the ultimate period and fertility tracker for those who want a truly personalized experience. Ovia offers highly accurate predictions for periods, ovulation, and fertility, tailored specifically to your unique data. It has scientifically backed posts to help you optimize your health or tips when trying to conceive.
The app features detailed health insights, customizable symptom tracking and a supportive community. Ovia's health summaries and tips are designed to help you understand your cycle and overall reproductive health better. Whether you're tracking your period or planning for pregnancy.
A bonus of this app is that once you become pregnant- it directs you to the Ovia pregnancy app seamlessly where you can track symptoms, baby growth, appointments and more.
3. For the Apple Watch user - Apple Cycle Tracking
You can do just about anything from your wrist these days. That includes tracking your menstruation in the Cycle Tracking app on your Apple Watch.
Available through the iPhone Health app that's already built into your iPhone, Cycle Tracking gives you the ability to log info related to your cycle, including flow level, symptoms like cramps and mood changes, and basal body temp if you’re into tracking that.
Additionally, you can opt-in for notifications on your watch screen that alert you to when your next predicated period is on its way and when you're in your fertile window - which is helpful whether or not you’re trying to conceive.
Having it on your wrist can improve the accuracy of info as you can log it quickly and easily on the go.
Easy = my new favourite word these days.
In Conclusion
Tracking your menstrual cycle may not be exciting but it’s an important tool to help understand your body, manage symptoms, and plan for important events.
These free period tracking apps offer everything from basic tracking to comprehensive health insights, all wrapped up in cool, user-friendly designs. Whether you’re a minimalist or want to get balls deep in the feminine cycle rabbit hole, there’s an app here that will fit your vibe.
Let’s turn those blank stares into smug know-it-all grins. Start owning your menstrual health like the oat-unicorn-thing drinking badass you are!
From my hive to yours,
-Laine
About the Author: Laine Wall
If you are looking for a pelvic physio, I would love to help you on your pelvic health journey.
I work out of, and own, a pelvic physiotherapy clinic called The Hive Pelvic Health Co. in Millbrook, Ontario and also offer virtual appointments if you reside in Ontario, Canada.
Have more questions? Get in touch with me.
The Hive Pelvic Health Co. is located in the township of Cavan-Monaghan, in Peterborough County; and is less than 20 minutes from the city of Peterborough and 30 minutes from Durham region.
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