You’ve probably heard of periodontal applications, especially popular ones like Clue, but did you know that these applications also have fertility and ovulation detection technology? Some applications are even dedicated to helping you get pregnant and to providing a community of like-minded people going through the same things. Although there are physical ovulation and fertility tests, an application can help you keep the results of those tests organized and help you get even better estimates about when your best chances are getting pregnant. It is important to note that these applications will never be 100% accurate, but they will at least give you an idea of when your fertility window typically drops.
1. Clues
Clue is one of the most popular period tracking applications, but it can also provide valuable information about your ovulation cycle. The application used to have a Fertile Window display on the home screen, but because it is not completely accurate and not everyone needs to know this information, Clue makes some changes.
Now, to keep track of your fertility, you need to go to the application’s settings, select Ovulation and enable the option to show your potential ovulation days. When it’s on, you’ll be able to navigate to specific days of the month and see if it’s listed as a potential fertile day.
Download: Clue for Android | iOS (free, subscription available)
2. Flo
Flo is a great application to have on your phone if you are trying to conceive or want to track your pregnancy.
When you first download and sign up for the application, you can choose between three options as your main goal: Job Cycle, Get Pregnant or Follow Pregnancy. Depending on which goal you choose, the application will detect and display different information and meet your personal needs.
If you select Get pregnant as your goal, the home screen will display a message letting you know when your best chance of getting pregnant, as well as when your estimated ovulation day is. And if you do any real-life ovulation or fertility tests, you can enter that information and Flo will use it to make better, more accurate predictions for you.
Download: Flo for Android | iOS (free, subscription available)
3. Doors
When setting up your Ovia profile, you choose whether you simply want to follow your menstrual cycle or actively try to conceive. Once you have completed a complete cycle with the Ovia application, you can see various analysis trends, such as your cycle trends, cycle summary and a fertility chart.
The home screen displays your fertility count, the number of days until your estimated fertile window, what phase of your cycle you are in, and a fertility forecast for the next one to two weeks. You can also see all this information in a wider variety in calendar view. In calendar view, you can see estimates for your fertile window beyond two weeks.
Ovia also has a lot of educational content, which can be great for both new and existing parents. There is written content and videos about fertility, pregnancy, dealing with infertility, recipes and other useful information.
Download: Ovia for Android | iOS (free, subscription available)
4. Glow
Like other fertility and period tracking applications, Glow lets you choose a goal, choose between tracking your cycle, trying to conceive or an existing pregnancy.
There is an extensive health profile that you can also fill out to get the most accurate estimates, including important information about your partner, traditional menstrual questions, and your previous fertility and birth information.
On the home screen, your fertility forecast will tell you what phase of your cycle you are currently in, as well as a generic low or high fertility estimate for that day. If you then look at the calendar, you can see when your estimated ovulation day is and when the chances of you getting pregnant are highest.
Glow also has a bunch of composite content related to fertility, pregnancy, periods and more from various sites. There is also a community where you can find other people at different stages of their pregnancy journey.
Download: Glow for Android | iOS (free, subscription available)
5. Fertility friend
Many fertility or ovulation tracking programs require you to sign up for an account with your email, but if you do not want to do so, Fertility Friend offers a simple ovulation calculator that you can use. This simple calculator does not require your details, but will only provide limited information on which days it estimates you will be the most prolific.
For more detailed analysis and community features, you’ll need to sign in with your email or Google Account. On the home screen you will see which days you are expected to be the most fertile. The longer you follow your cycle, the more accurate these estimates will be.
You can also track all kinds of data about your cycle, including cervical fluid, various tests, mood and energy, medications, and more.
Download: Fertility Friend for Android | iOS (free, subscription available)
6. Period Tracker
Period Tracker is a cute and simple tracker that you can use to both try to get pregnant and to track your menstrual cycle afterwards. On the home screen you will see a simple display with the day of your next menstrual period and your next fertile day.
If you would rather see things in a broader way, you can choose the calendar view to see estimates for the current month as well as a few months. When you click on an individual day, you get an estimate of low, medium or high for that day’s fertility.
Download: Period Tracker for Android | iOS (Free, in-app purchases available)
7. Ovulation Calendar
On Ovulation Calendar’s home screen you will see a week view and a display of your estimated chance of getting pregnant for the day selected. By using the plus sign on the home screen, you can add any notable information of the day, such as your temperature, sex details, and other symptoms or tests completed that day.
On the application’s Discover tab you will find many useful posts on how to get pregnant, as well as information on your menstrual cycle and PMS symptoms before and after pregnancy. Then, when you get pregnant, you can turn on Pregnancy mode in the app and monitor your baby’s progress for the next nine to ten months.
Download: Ovulation Calendar for Android (free)
Enjoy the Journey!
Whether it’s your first child or not, the process of getting pregnant is not exactly as glamorous as it is in the movies. You often do not get pregnant with the first try and certain things can start to feel more like a chore than the sheer fun it was.
With useful modern tools, such as digital fertility monitors and applications that help track your fertility window and ovulation days, it’s a little easier to get pregnant, or at least know when your chances of getting pregnant are best. And while it may be a stressful process, just try to remember that you will have a baby when all is said and done.
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