Maya alternatives: period trackers that help you see your moods coming
If you liked Maya's daily estimates of how you'd feel but want fewer ads or better privacy, look at Lulu, which shows how you usually feel each cycle day with no account; Clue, which forecasts PMS and energy dips; or Apple's free Cycle Tracking for simple, private dates. Flo and Stardust are fuller-featured alternatives with subscriptions.
What people like about Maya
Maya (by Plackal Tech, Bengaluru) has been around for years and many people still love it. Its App Store listing highlights simple period tracking and a daily estimation of expected menstrual symptoms, so you get a sense of how today might feel. It's free to use, with optional Silver and Gold plans.
Why people look elsewhere
- Ads. Maya's free version is ad-supported. In a December 2025 App Store reply, the developer said new subscription plans are aimed at removing intrusive ads in the coming months.
- Privacy history. In 2019 Privacy International reported that Maya sent data to Facebook, including when the app was opened and details users logged, such as mood and contraception. Plackal said it had stopped sharing personal data with Facebook. Mozilla later gave Maya a Privacy Not Included warning.
- Tracking label. Maya's US App Store label lists Usage Data under "Data Used to Track You".
Maya alternatives compared
| App | Daily mood or symptom outlook | Ads | Price model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya | Daily expected-symptom estimates | Yes (free version) | Free with ads, optional Silver/Gold |
| Lulu | Shows how you usually feel each cycle day, heads-up before harder days | No | 3-day free trial, then yearly |
| Clue | PMS, cramp and energy-dip forecasts | Plus upsells | Free plus Clue Plus |
| Stardust | Predicts PMS, cravings and moods | Subscription upsells | Free plus subscription |
| Flo | Personalized insights (Premium) | Premium upsells | Free plus Flo Premium |
| Apple Cycle Tracking | No mood outlook | No | Free |
If mood forecasts are why you used Maya
Lulu is built around exactly that idea. Each day you tap how you feel; Lulu lines your check-ins up with your cycle and, after a couple of cycles, shows how you usually feel on each cycle day. Before days that tend to be harder, it sends a gentle heads-up. It's your own pattern, not a generic average.
- Period, fertile window and ovulation day predictions
- Symptoms logged as little bunny drawings
- Insights and a doctor-ready PMS chart with CSV export
- Partner sync: share your phase, plus your mood forecast if you choose, never symptoms or notes
- Apple Watch wrist temperature import, Apple Health, widgets, 9 languages
- No ads, no account, and cycle data stays on your iPhone
The trade-offs: Lulu is iPhone only (Maya also runs on Android), it has no pregnancy mode, and after the 3-day free trial it's a yearly subscription. See the full Lulu vs Maya comparison.
Other good fits
Clue is a strong choice if you want detailed symptom tracking with PMS and energy forecasts and you're on Android. Apple's Cycle Tracking is free, ad-free and private if you only need dates. Stardust predicts moods too, with a playful astrology twist, though Mozilla's 2026 research raised concerns about data shared with an analytics firm. Compare more in period tracker with mood.
Before deleting Maya, note your last few period start dates. Any new app learns your cycle faster with them, and mood patterns build up over two or three cycles of check-ins.
What to check in any Maya alternative
- Ads: does the free version show them, and is there a way to remove them?
- History: can you see all your past cycles, or are older months locked behind a plan?
- Privacy label: what does the App Store page list under "Data Used to Track You"?
- Account: do you need one, and where is your cycle data stored?
- Mood: does it only log mood, or turn your check-ins into a pattern you can plan around?
For a wider view, see the best period tracker apps roundup.
Frequently asked questions
What app is like Maya?
Clue, Flo and Stardust offer similar period tracking with forecasts. Lulu focuses specifically on how you usually feel each cycle day.
Does Maya share data with Facebook?
Privacy International reported in 2019 that it did. Maya's maker said it stopped sharing personal data with Facebook. Check its current privacy policy and App Store label.
Is there a period tracker that predicts mood?
Lulu shows how you usually feel on each cycle day from your own check-ins, and Stardust and Clue offer PMS or mood-related forecasts. None can know for certain how you'll feel.
Is Maya free?
Yes, Maya is free with ads, with optional paid plans.
Sources
- Maya - Period & Health on the App Store (US)
- Privacy International: How menstruation apps are sharing your data (2019)
- Mozilla Foundation: Privacy Not Included, Maya
- Clue Period & Cycle Tracker on the App Store (US)
This page is for information only and isn鈥檛 medical advice. If something worries you, please talk to a doctor.
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