Clue vs Flo vs Ahlya: Which Cycle Syncing App Suits You Best?
When it comes to managing your hormonal health, there’s no shortage of apps claiming to support your cycle. But with so many options - Clue, Flo, and now Ahlya - how do you know which one is truly built for your needs?
The truth is: not all period trackers are created equal.
In this post, we’ll break down the key features, strengths, and limitations of each app so you can find the one that fits your life best - whether you're just tracking your period or ready to live in sync with your cycle.
What to Look for in a Cycle Syncing App
As women begin to expect more from wellness tools, the bar has been raised. A modern cycle syncing app should go beyond calendar predictions. At minimum, consider:
Personalisation: Does it adapt to your symptoms and patterns?
Daily support: Are you getting meaningful, actionable guidance?
Mental health integration: Does it address mood, stress, and resilience?
Lifestyle syncing: Can it help you plan your energy, focus, workouts?
Privacy and data control: Is your health data protected?
App Comparison: Clue vs Flo vs Ahlya
Clue
Offers basic period and ovulation tracking
Allows symptom logging
Focuses on cycle prediction and irregularity insights
Strong stance on privacy and data protection
No mental health features, daily guidance or lifestyle syncing tools
No partner-sharing feature
Flo
Includes period and fertility tracking
Offers symptom logging and general health content
Good for users interested in pregnancy planning
Limited personalisation - no mental health support
Privacy policies have previously raised concerns
No lifestyle-syncing capabilities
Ahlya
Provides full cycle and symptom tracking
Uses AI to deliver personalised daily guidance across mood, focus, and energy
Integrates mental health support with mindfulness tools and journaling prompts
Offers lifestyle syncing suggestions (workouts, nutrition, focus) tailored to your phase
Includes a partner-sharing feature to improve support and communication
Built with a privacy-first approach - anonymous sign-up option and full data control
Designed to support your entire month, not just your period
Why Ahlya Stands Out
Ahlya is built around one simple truth: your hormones affect every part of your life - not just your period. That’s why Ahlya isn’t just another tracker - it’s a wellness companion that works with your hormones.
Here’s what sets it apart:
1. AI-Powered Personalisation
Ahlya doesn’t just store your data - it learns from it. You receive daily guidance across workouts, focus, mood and nutrition tailored to your cycle phase and patterns.
2. Mental Health Support
From tracking emotional patterns to suggesting mindfulness tools and journaling prompts, Ahlya acknowledges how deeply your hormones affect your mental wellbeing.
3. Designed for Real Life
Ahlya helps you plan your month with clarity - when to rest, when to push, when to connect. It’s like having a personalised rhythm to follow, grounded in science.
4. Partner Sharing
One of the first apps to offer a feature that allows your partner to better understand what phase you're in, so communication becomes easier - and support more natural.
5. Your Data, Your Rules
We never sell your data. You can sign up anonymously and wipe your history anytime. Ahlya is privacy-first by design.
Which App Is Best for You?
Clue - Best for women who want simple tracking, irregular cycle insights, or are early in their hormonal health journey.
Flo - Good for fertility-focused users who want symptom tracking and cycle predictions, with general health content.
Ahlya - Perfect for women who want to sync their wellness routines to their cycle, improve mental and physical health, and receive personalised support every single day.
Ready to Try Ahlya?
If you’re looking for more than just a calendar - if you’re ready to understand your body, support your mind, and finally live in sync with your cycle - Ahlya is for you.
We’re launching September 2025.
Sign up to the waitlist to receive early access, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes updates as we build the future of hormonal wellness.