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I tried all fertility trackers. This is how much they REALLY cost.

Trying to conceive isn’t for the faint of heart, and keeping your budget in mind over the long-term is paramount when choosing the right fertility tracking device for you. This experiment proved insightful; I Iearned a lot about my body’s unique cycle fluctuations. When we gear up to try to conceive number 2 though, I’ll likely dust off my kegg and start there since there will be no further cost to me and the fertile window prediction was just as accurate as the more expensive devices.

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Fertility apps are a pain in the uterus. Here’s how to make them better

Data shows that most fertility apps can’t do what they were designed to do, and only four out of 53 platforms can accurately identify fertile windows. For people hoping for a child, faulty technology may be hindering a most desired pregnancy. For those wanting to avoid pregnancy, it may have resulted in an unwanted one.

The Best Fertility Trackers of 2025, According to a Mom Who Tested 10 Over the Past 5 Years

The best fertility trackers provide data that empowers you to better understand your fertile window. Of all the fertility monitors I’ve tried over the last five years, the Mira Fertility Max Starter Kit comes out on top for convenience, accuracy and in-depth insights.

All About the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (For Couples Who Are Trying to Conceive)

Trying to conceive? There are so many fertility monitors available—way more than there were just 5 years ago … which can make it hard to separate out the hype from what actually works. I’m a nurse and fertility educator. I’ve taught over 300 couples how to manage their fertility naturally using the Clearblue Fertility Monitor. In my view, it still remains the best, most reliable fertility monitor on the market. I know a lot about the pros and cons of this particular device—including the science of how it works. It’s a solid choice for women and couples who want to increase their chances of getting pregnant.

Apps Can Help You Get Pregnant. But Should You Use Them as a Contraceptive?

An increasing number of women are relying on apps to track their menstrual cycles. Now, there’s even an app approved as birth control.

For many women, tracking their fertility can be an emotional whirlwind

Our research shows that women face multiple challenges when self-tracking for fertility, and they respond to the data in different ways. Some may find the experience positive, while others feel overwhelmed or give up altogether.

Glow vs. Stick

A much-hyped new fertility aid reveals the limitations of data-tracking apps.

How period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate

Ford says the most secure option might just be the most old-fashioned: tracking your cycle on paper. "If you want to be safe, use a paper calendar."

Making Babies? Yep, There's An App For That

Some women are tracking their own fertility using their smartphones. A number of fertility apps are designed to help couples conceive.

Popular fertility apps are engaging in widespread misuse of data, including on sex, periods and pregnancy

Fertility apps provide a number of features. For instance, they may help users track their periods, identify a “fertile window” if they’re trying to conceive, track different stages and symptoms of pregnancy, and prepare for parenthood up until the baby’s birth. These apps collect deeply sensitive data about consumers’ sex lives, health, emotional states and menstrual cycles. And many of them are intended for use by children as young as 13.

The Best Ovulation Tracker Apps to Identify Your Fertile Window

Whether you're hoping for a baby or trying to avoid pregnancy, these ovulation tracker apps will give you the info you need to reach your goals.

Tracking Your Fertility Can Be an Emotional Whirlwind

My colleagues and I are currently investigating a complex and emotional type of self-tracking: fertility. We specifically focus on how women use self-tracking technologies to assist their efforts to conceive. Fertility challenges are not uncommon: 7.5 million US women experience fertility issues. Many of these women use fertility apps, but it’s not yet clear how these tools can potentially impact their lives.

What You Need to Know About Period-Tracking Apps Now That Roe v. Wade Is Overturned

Millions of women rely on period-tracking apps like Flo or Clue to track their cycles and fertility. Such services are more convenient than using a diary, and the insights can be more interesting, too. But how much do you know about the ways apps and trackers collect, store—and sometimes share—your fertility and menstrual-cycle data?

Why You Should Not Trust Fertility Apps—Yet

The fertility awareness methods they use are real science, but the apps haven’t shown they can deliver the same standard of care.

Why You Should Not Trust Fertility Apps—Yet

The fertility awareness methods they use are real science, but the apps haven’t shown they can deliver the same standard of care.

Why Your Period Tracker Is Wrong

Getting pregnant can be challenging, and website and cell phone apps that help women track their ovulation have become popular tools for couples trying to get pregnant. However, a new study reveals that most of these fertility trackers provide inaccurate fertile windows.

Women Struggling to Get Pregnant Turn to Fertility Apps

Some critics noted that none of the fertility apps and devices have proven data that shows they significantly shorten the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant. “None of them have undergone time-to-pregnancy studies,” said Dr. Victoria Jennings, director of Georgetown University’s Institute for Reproductive Health. “But it won’t stop women from using them or the developers from promoting them.”

‘Fitbit for your period’: the rise of fertility tracking

Investors are pouring money into apps that allow women to track their fertility. Can tech companies use data to change the world of women’s reproductive health?

Resources

7 best menstrual trackers to monitor your cycle more efficiently

Luckily, thanks to all the latest innovations in the tech space, we're now seeing a growing variety of gadgets and apps dedicated to menstrual tracking. So, whether you’re on the lookout for a versatile smartwatch, a fitness tracker or an app that can monitor your overall health and help predict the duration and timing of your next period, we’ve got you covered.

Ava

The Ava bracelet, reimbursed by thousands of companies, provides data-driven support that's proven to help couples get pregnant faster1, which can reduce the need to move on to costly or invasive fertility options.

Clearblue

Predict your periods, track your cycles, or try for a baby.

Clue

With Clue, you’ll turn your menstrual cycle into a powerful tool to uncover insights into your overall health and fertility. Whether you’re just wanting to understand your cycle, trying to conceive, navigating perimenopause, or managing menstrual symptoms, Clue is your trusted companion app through every change and choice.

Flo

Trying for a baby? More than 35 million women have chosen Flo to help with that. Our experts are on hand to give you daily conception tips and teach you how to read your body’s fertility signals — so you can maximize your chances of a positive pregnancy test every cycle.

Inito

Track your fertility hormones at home, in 10 minutes Get accurate results of Estrogen, LH, PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone) and FSH with Inito, the all-in-one fertility monitor.

Kegg

kegg® is a medical-grade fertility tracking device that gives you accurate and personalized fertility tracking through cervical fluid in just 2 minutes a day.

Kindara

Our mission is to offer women the tools, knowledge, and support to understand how their fertility works, take ownership of their reproductive health, and meet their fertility goals.

Mira

The Mira Hormone Monitor is the only at-home monitor, that uses quantitative technology. While other devices use very basic tech—our scientists applied the most sophisticated approach to Mira.

Natural Cycles

Not only can we confirm ovulation but we can predict it, based on your unique cycle.

Tempdrop

A Tool For All Women To Finally Track Their Cycle. Wake up whenever you want and effortlessly track your cycle. By learning your temperature patterns, Tempdrop allows you to chart your true cycle and make better life choices.