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Birth Control Pill Reminder vs Period Tracker Period Calendar

Birth Control Pill Reminder 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Period Tracker Period Calendar
Period Tracker Period Calendar 4.9★ · Free + IAP 80

For dedicated birth control reminders, Birth Control Pill Reminder is a solid choice, especially with its paid features, but Period Tracker Period Calendar offers a more comprehensive and generally reliable experience for broader cycle tracking.

Full reviews: Birth Control Pill Reminder · Period Tracker Period Calendar

Birth Control Pill Reminder excels at its core function of reminding users to take birth control, though its free tier is limited and some users report reliability issues. Period Tracker Period Calendar provides a more holistic period and cycle tracking experience, with high accuracy and a wider range of features, despite some user complaints about unexpected charges and intrusive ads.

Head to head

Features edge: Period Tracker Period CalendarR2R5R14R15
Birth Control Pill Reminder Birth Control Pill Reminder is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in providing daily reminders for pills, patches, and rings R2R5R14. Users appreciate the basic functionality and the ability to track when to insert or remove contraception R14. Some users desire more advanced features like customizable cycle lengths beyond 21/7 days, prescription refill reminders, and the ability to track multiple types of hormonal medication simultaneously R15.
Period Tracker Period Calendar Period Tracker Period Calendar offers a wide array of features including accurate period predictions, symptom logging, mood tracking, and even educational content like breast exam tutorials and cramp relief tips . Users value the ability to share information with a partner and track PCOS symptoms and medication R75. However, some users find the interface confusing and wish for custom symptom/mood options or the ability to search tags .
Ease of Use edge: Period Tracker Period CalendarR2R4R21R23
Birth Control Pill Reminder Many users find Birth Control Pill Reminder simple, straightforward, and easy to use for its core reminder function R2R23. However, some report issues with the calendar not setting correctly for specific pill schedules and difficulty with color schemes that are not easily legible or aesthetically pleasing R4R21.
Period Tracker Period Calendar Period Tracker Period Calendar is generally considered easy to use and practical by many users . Younger users especially find it simple to navigate . Conversely, some users find the app confusing, particularly after updates .
Reliability tieR5R7R8R10
Birth Control Pill Reminder Birth Control Pill Reminder's reliability is a significant concern, with numerous reports of alarms not working, reminders failing to go off, or notifications disappearing R10R13R16R18. Some users also experienced app crashes or freezing R7. While some users praise its consistent reminders R5R8, the inconsistency is a major drawback for a critical function.
Period Tracker Period Calendar Period Tracker Period Calendar is frequently praised for its accuracy in predicting periods and ovulation . However, some users with irregular periods find it less effective, as it struggles to adjust predictions R102. There are also serious reports of the app causing phone viruses or redirecting to scam pages .
Price/Value edge: Birth Control Pill ReminderR1R16R20R25
Birth Control Pill Reminder Birth Control Pill Reminder is free with in-app purchases, but many essential features like changing alarm times, persistent notifications, or undoing a pill mark are paywalled R1R16R25R27. Users who pay for the upgrade generally find it worthwhile . Some users appreciate the free aspects R20.
Period Tracker Period Calendar Period Tracker Period Calendar is also free with in-app purchases, but there are numerous complaints about unexpected charges, subscription traps, and difficulty getting refunds, with users reporting charges of £35-£50 R64. Some users enjoy the free features and find it valuable without paying .
Support tieR3R12R27R75
Birth Control Pill Reminder There is limited information regarding direct user support for Birth Control Pill Reminder. Some users express frustration with constant updates that seem unnecessary for a simple app R3, and others note that updates sometimes remove previously free features or introduce new bugs R12R27.
Period Tracker Period Calendar Users of Period Tracker Period Calendar report difficulty contacting support or getting refunds for unwanted subscriptions R100. There's also a complaint about losing data after a phone reset with no way to restore it . Some users also note intrusive ads and quiz notifications that cannot be disabled R75.
Pick Birth Control Pill Reminder if

you primarily need a simple, dedicated reminder for birth control pills, patches, or rings and are willing to pay for premium features like custom alarm times and persistent notifications .

Pick Period Tracker Period Calendar if

you need a comprehensive period and cycle tracker with accurate predictions, symptom logging, and educational content, and are comfortable navigating potential in-app purchase issues or ads .

Evidence note: Reviews for Birth Control Pill Reminder are heavily skewed towards issues with the free tier's limitations and reliability problems with reminders. Period Tracker Period Calendar has a much larger volume of reviews, with a significant portion praising its accuracy and features, but also a notable number of serious complaints about unexpected charges and security concerns.

Frequently asked

Is Birth Control Pill Reminder truly free?
Birth Control Pill Reminder is free to download and use for basic reminders, but many essential features, such as changing the alarm time, persistent notifications, or undoing a pill mark, require a paid upgrade R1R16R25R27.
Does Period Tracker Period Calendar have hidden costs?
While Period Tracker Period Calendar is free to download, many users report being charged unexpected amounts, sometimes up to £50, for subscriptions they did not intend to purchase, and have difficulty obtaining refunds R64R94R96R100.
Are the reminders reliable in Birth Control Pill Reminder?
The reliability of reminders in Birth Control Pill Reminder is inconsistent; while some users praise its effectiveness, many others report that alarms do not go off, notifications disappear, or the app stops reminding them after a period of use R10R13R18R28.
Can Period Tracker Period Calendar track irregular periods?
Period Tracker Period Calendar is generally accurate for regular periods, but users with irregular periods find it less effective, as it may incorrectly mark period days or change ovulation dates when actual period dates differ from its predictions R102.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Simple and easy to use: Straightforward app. I’ve never missed a day of birth control thanks to it!
  2. [R5] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Great!!!!: Has been a lifesaver. Has kept me consistent on changing my patch on time to void any unplanned pregnancy. Gives me a peace of mind.
  3. [R14] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Most basic app: I use this app to track when I need to insert or remove my Nuva Ring birth control and it does exactly that. It is the most basic app, but in a good way. It gets the job done!
  4. [R15] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US More choices for period length: This seemed like the perfect app for my Nuva reminders, but it won't let you stray from the 21 days in/7 days out schedule. I've been instructed by a doctor to go 23 days in/5 days out. This is a widely accepted concept with most forms of contraception now (accommodating for a naturally shorter period or intentionally shortening/eliminating periods.) Please make thi
  5. [R4] Birth Control Pill Reminder 2/5 · US Colors aren’t easily legible: Both color schemes rely on contrast to differentiate and highlight days, but the shades are too similar. It needs a more visually accessible palette with options other than pink and blue.
  6. [R21] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US Just downloaded...: The first thing that I don't like is the color. I know it's trivial but pink makes my think of Pepto Bismol and makes me want to vomit. Otherwise, I like the reminders and the different tones. It there were other color options, I might love it.
  7. [R23] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Simple: Really easy and simple to use.
  8. [R7] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US NEGATIVE STARS: I set it up and while setting it up it CRASHED my phone. It shut it down entirely as if my phone died, when I had almost full battery. DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!! DO NOT USE!!!!
  9. [R8] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Fire: Just makes it so easier, better than my period tracker app at sending notifications.
  10. [R10] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Wack: Alarm doesn’t work
  11. [R1] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Pay to use: Horrible, you have to pay to even change the time of your alarm! At this point, just use your built in calendar.
  12. [R16] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US waste of time: don’t download download the M.P one this one is horrible doesn’t even have an alarm to alert you .. you have to upgrade to premium to get the alarm feature
  13. [R20] Birth Control Pill Reminder 5/5 · US Excelent: I used for a long time ago and still using it, I don’t know remember for how many years But I like it and the best it is for free. Thank you, you are the best!!
  14. [R25] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Couldn’t use it for more than 2 minutes.: You have to buy the upgraded version if you want to change the time of the reminder. I wish I would’ve known before getting it. I understand that the developers need to eat (get paid) but I would’ve definitely been more willing to buy the app if I would’ve just been offered the paid version upfront instead of being lured into downloading it and finding o
  15. [R3] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US Updates defeat the purpose: I swear this app requires updates once a month (I don’t get it, it’s a single-task calendar? Like my bank app only needs updates a few times a year, what is causing this to require such constant revision?) and kind of fails to serve its purpose if you don’t have auto-update for your apps. I’m usually reminding myself to update the app so that it updates me on what I alr
  16. [R12] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US One step forward, two steps back: Update allowed custom scheduling for rings, but no longer reminds you when to remove or replace, which is literally the point of the app.
  17. [R27] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · GB Used to be great but you now have to pay for better features: They used to be a function where if you had accidentally clicked that you had taken your medication then you could undo this and reset the reminder for later in the day. They changed this and moved this functionality to the paid version which is putting profit before people’s health and making it more likely that you would accidentally
  18. [R75] Period Tracker Period Calendar 3/5 · GB Good app: I’ve used this app for years and it helps me track my period, PCOS symptoms and my medication, which I can share with my partner. Recently though I’ve been getting daily notifications for a quiz that not only am I not interested in doing, but I also can’t seem to disable it or stop the notifications. Not sure if it’s a bug but if there’s an option to disable to quiz, that’d be perfect.
  19. [R64] Period Tracker Period Calendar 1/5 · US Price: So I’d like to say most of this app is free. It’s free to download and it’s free to use. But behind doors. They charging u almost 50$ monthly that I keep getting charged on apple. For an app that supposedly is free. I don’t recommend downloading or using unless u want to get charged. Need I remind u it never said anywhere id get charged to use the app.
  20. [R94] Period Tracker Period Calendar 1/5 · GB Bad App Dont buy it: They transferred my money straight to my bank account without my consent, and I didn't even intend to make that payment. As I have been experiencing my period continuously for more than I expected, I filed a complaint with the App Store, but they informed me that I cannot receive a refund of £35. I feel very confused and frightened since my period is regular. And I still get m
  21. [R96] Period Tracker Period Calendar 1/5 · GB False advertising: Says the app is free just got charged £35.99 for something I did not agree to how can that price even be justified
  22. [R100] Period Tracker Period Calendar 1/5 · GB Took £39 - A subscription trap: Really gutted. I’m struggling with money as it is. Lost my job due to seizures and getting in to debt :( I really could have done without this. Got in touch but no reply. If this got sorted, I’d happily change the review to 5* because the app itself is actually great. Just so upset to be charged so much money that I really need.
  23. [R13] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Never worked.: Let me start by saying that I DID have my push notifications enabled and all settings correctly configured! However, this app never worked the way I needed it to: as a reminder to take my pill!!! I am a very forgetful person so a reminder is an absolute necessity. I could go in and mark my pill as taken, so that portion of the app worked, but it never reminded me. No alarm went off,
  24. [R18] Birth Control Pill Reminder 3/5 · US Great but stopped working: Loved this app but it stoped reminding me. I didn't get a notification or sound for the past week.
  25. [R28] Birth Control Pill Reminder 1/5 · US Used to work and suddenly stopped: I was supposed to get a reminder today at 730 AM, good thing I was up and magically remembered myself because I got NO alarm reminder with this app and it was working fine for months. Switched the time to 5 minutes later, still no alarm. I already uninstalled and will be switching to mypill
  26. [R102] Period Tracker Period Calendar 2/5 · GB doesn’t work for I rregular periods: It’s not good with irregular periods at all. If your period doesn’t come on the day the app assumes it will, the app will mark the day as a period day until you remove the period day it put in the calendar for you. Also once you put the actual period in, it changes the ovulation date leaving me very confused as to when ovulation actually was (i don’t need to kn

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store