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Glow alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll period and fertility tracking apps

Top picks

  • Flo logo

    Best overall

    Flo

    Free plan + paid

  • Clue logo

    Best free option

    Clue

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Glow: free version shows ads, and most charts and insights are behind the annual Premium plan. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Glow, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Flo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Flo logoFloFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 468.8
2Clue logoClueFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 464.8
3Premom logoPremomFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 461.8
4Ovia logoOviaFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android5 of 559.4
5Femometer logoFemometerFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 457.5
  1. Flo logo

    1. FloTop pick

    Best for: People who want an all-in-one cycle, fertility and pregnancy tracker with lots of guidance

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Glow

    The most popular period tracker, with a broader focus beyond trying to conceive.

    Pros

    • Free tier covers predictions, symptoms and history
    • Anonymous Mode for extra privacy
    • Covers periods through pregnancy and perimenopause

    Cons

    • Much of the content and analysis is Premium-only
    • Past data-sharing criticism still worries some users
    • No desktop or web app for tracking
    Visit Flo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Flo a good Glow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Users
    420 million+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flo.health(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Predictions, symptoms, calendar
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flo.health(opens source in a new tab)
    Medical experts
    100+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flo.health(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flo.health(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Clue logo

    2. Clue

    Best for: People who want a straightforward, science-led cycle tracker

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Glow

    Ad-free, science-led cycle tracking with a cleaner interface.

    Pros

    • Clean, neutral design without a busy content feed
    • Modes for conception, pregnancy and perimenopause
    • Free account covers basic predictions

    Cons

    • Advanced insights and most modes need Clue Plus
    • Free predictions are basic
    • No web app for logging
    Visit Clue Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clue a good Glow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Downloads
    100M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026helloclue.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Countries
    190+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026helloclue.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026helloclue.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Perimenopause tracking
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026helloclue.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Premom logo

    3. Premom

    Best for: People trying to conceive who use ovulation test strips and want them read and charted automatically

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Glow

    Reads ovulation test strips from photos, useful if you rely on LH tests.

    Pros

    • Reads and charts ovulation test strips from a photo
    • Combines LH tests, BBT and cycle data in one chart
    • Free core app with optional virtual consultations

    Cons

    • Heavily tied to the company's own test kits
    • Less suited to people simply logging periods
    Visit Premom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Premom a good Glow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Test reader
    Digital ovulation test reader
    Checked Nov 8, 2026premom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 6, 2026premom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Guarantee
    9-cycle money-back
    Checked Nov 6, 2026premom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Easy@Home Fertility
    Checked Nov 6, 2026premom.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Ovia logo

    4. Ovia

    Best for: People whose employer or health plan offers Ovia, or who want one app from cycles through parenting

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Glow

    Free through many employers and health plans, with live care team support.

    Pros

    • Covers cycles, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause
    • Live care team support for covered members
    • Syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit

    Cons

    • Best features depend on employer or health-plan coverage
    • Business focus on employers and insurers may not suit privacy-minded users
    Visit Ovia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ovia a good Glow alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Owner
    Labcorp
    Checked Nov 8, 2026oviahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Apple Health, Google Fit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026oviahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Care team
    Unlimited 1-on-1 coaching (Ovia+)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026oviahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Articles
    30,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026oviahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2012
    Checked Nov 8, 2026oviahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Femometer logo

    5. Femometer

    Best for: People who want automatic temperature-based cycle and ovulation tracking from a ring

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Glow

    Pairs cycle tracking with a temperature-sensing smart ring.

    Pros

    • Automatic overnight temperature tracking with a ring
    • Covers cycles, fertility and menopause in one app
    • Several ring sizes and styles

    Cons

    • Main features need a separate ring purchase
    • AI coach only works with the newer rings
    Visit Femometer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Femometer a good Glow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Hardware
    Ring Gen 1, Gen 2, Ring Air
    Checked Nov 8, 2026femometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI coach
    SoMind (Gen 2 and Ring Air)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026femometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    15M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026femometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Headquarters
    Princeton, NJ
    Checked Nov 8, 2026femometer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Glow alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Flo logo

Best Glow alternative for most people

Flo

The most popular period tracker, with a broader focus beyond trying to conceive.

Clue logo

Best Glow alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Clue

Ad-free, science-led cycle tracking with a cleaner interface.

Premom logo

Best Glow alternative for iPhone and Android

Premom

Reads ovulation test strips from photos, useful if you rely on LH tests.

Glow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Glow?

Flo ranks first right now. The most popular period tracker, with a broader focus beyond trying to conceive. Clue and Premom follow it in our ranking.

Glow vs Flo: what's the difference?

Both Glow and Flo are free with paid plans. Both run on iOS and Android.

Is Glow free?

Glow is free with paid plans. Premium price: $59.99/year; Free trial: 7 days. Checked on Glow's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Glow?

Yes. Flo (free plan + paid), Clue (free plan + paid), Premom (free plan + paid) and Ovia (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Glow?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Glow?

The complaints we hear most: free version shows ads; most charts and insights are behind the annual Premium plan; data export requires emailing support.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Glow, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.