Trying To Conceive? Try These Free, Easy-To-Use Mobile Apps

The journey to parenthood is a bittersweet experience. Pregnancy may be planned or unplanned, and for most parents, having a child is pure joy! However, some may find it difficult to conceive due to health and other conditions. Fortunately, several technology apps now provide guidance, tracking, and assistance for those who are trying to conceive (TTC).

In case you don't know, the term TTC is used to describe an individual or couple who are actively seeking to become pregnant, and are open to try various tools and techniques to improve their chances of conceiving. The term has been around since 2005 in Google searches and is widely used in online forums and social media.

We rounded up a list of mobile applications that Filipino parents recommend for couples who are TTC. These apps are available both for Apple and Android users. 

Top Mobile Apps to Support Couples Trying to Conceive

1. Flo Period & Pregnancy Tracker

What it does: Predicts your most fertile days and indicates the likelihood of pregnancy. Notifies you of your cycle, period, and PMS symptoms with handy charts.
Apple rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.9

This is one of the leading apps for period, pregnancy, and cycle tracking. The app predicts your fertility window and ovulation day, and it also indicates whether the day has a lower or higher chance of getting pregnant.

I use this app, and it accurately tracks your period. When I got pregnant, it also informed me about my baby’s growth. This has been my go-to fertility app since I got married in 2017, and so far, it works perfectly for our family planning.

Download it for free on App Store and Play Store.

2. Ovulation and Period Tracker

What it does: A reliable period and ovulation calculator, even for irregular periods. Notifies you of cycle history, and tracks fertility and period.
Apple rating: 4.9
Android rating: 4.9

With over 10 million downloads and a 4.9-star rating on Google Play, this app is said to be a reliable tool for period and ovulation tracking, even for women who have irregular periods.

Smart Parenting section editor and soon-to-be mom of two Judy Santiago Aladin also recommends this app, “I've had the Ovulation and Period Tracker on my phone ever since I got married. What I love about it is that it's free and only has minimal ads. It helps me keep track of my period and ovulation days through simple notifications. The app also has a simple, user-friendly interface that is straightforward—perfect for busy moms who don't have the time or energy to navigate complicated apps!”

Download it for free on App Store and Play Store.

3. Ovia

What it does: Unique daily features to track intercourse and mood, as well as ovulation, basal body temperature, cervical fluid, and personal habits.
Apple rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.6

The Ovia app provides customized and accurate period and fertile window predictions by using details about your periods, sex life, and symptoms. It also supports both regular and irregular menstrual cycles.

A mom from the Smart Parenting Village Facebook group shared, “I’ve been using Ovia for a while now. It offers three different apps: a fertility tracker, a pregnancy tracker, and a parenting app. These are all connected. Now that I have a child, the Ovia Parenting app has been incredibly helpful because it provides insights on what milestones to expect, along with daily, age-specific articles.”

Download it for free on App Store and Play Store.

4. Clue Period Tracker & Calendar

What it does: Tracks 200 unique experiences, such as feelings, pain, and sex life.
Apple rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.6

This app offers extensive symptom tracking, is user-friendly, and provides fertility predictions with a subscription to Clue Conceive mode. The app is free if you use it for period and symptom tracking.

One user recently rated the app 5 stars and shared her thoughts, “This app is excellent! I’ve been using it since 2017, and it has only improved. The home and analysis tabs are very intuitive yet provide a comprehensive view of patterns. There are so many tracking options too, not just for periods. This has replaced my paper journal and made pattern-reading so much easier. With this app, I feel ready with important info when talking to my OB-GYN Kudos to the app developers and blog writers on your site!”

Download it on App Store and Play Store.

5. My Calendar - Period Tracker

What it does: An aesthetically pleasing, elegant, and easy-to-use app that tracks periods, cycles, ovulation, and fertile days.             
Apple rating: 4.8
Android rating: 4.9

With more than 30 million installs on both Apple and Android platforms, this app is well-loved by moms for its mood and ovulation tracking features. Like other apps, you just need to input information about symptoms, mood, temperature, weight, and body patterns.

Download it on App Store and Play Store.

While technology provides helpful tools for tracking your cycles, it’s always best to consult your OB-GYN if you plan to get pregnant. If you need a support system, feel free to join the Smart Parenting Village, a Facebook community of over 106,000 Filipino parents and parents-to-be. It's a safe space where you can ask questions, share advice and stories about conceiving, parenting, and more. 

Read the inspiring journey to motherhood of Vern Enciso-Lim, Smart Parenting's August 2024 Mom We Love here.

Listen to Vern's message and advice for TTC couples here:

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