Comparison
PinkyBloom vs Flo: Free Period Tracker, No Data Scandals
Our verdict
Flo is the world's most popular period tracker — and the subject of a $56M class action settlement for sharing menstrual data with advertisers. PinkyBloom gives you smarter AI insights with no ads, and it never sells your data.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PinkyBloom | Flo |
|---|---|---|
| Price per year | $0 | ~$49.99/yr |
| AI assistant | Health Assistant (Premium) | |
| Voice logging | ||
| AI mood forecasts | ||
| Data storage | Stored on your phone | Cloud (Flo servers) |
| E2E encrypted partner sharing | ||
| Safety Mode | Anonymous Mode (still cloud) | |
| Screenshot import from other apps | ||
| Doctor visit report generator | ||
| Health vault with Face ID | ||
| AI-indexed medical records | ||
| Wearable data + AI integration | Yes (Apple Health) | |
| Home screen forecast widgets | Yes (3 sizes) | Basic widget |
| Ads | No ads ever | Ads in free tier |
| Account required | No account needed | Email required |
Privacy and data handling
Flo's privacy track record is the most extensively documented failure in the period-tracking industry.
The situation escalated in 2025, when a $56M class action settlement revealed the full scope. Google paid $48M, Flo paid $8M. Then in August 2025, a California jury went further — finding Meta liable for "intentionally eavesdropping" on Flo users' menstrual data in violation of California's wiretap law. Not just "data sharing." Eavesdropping. This wasn't a hypothetical risk — a jury heard the evidence and ruled on it.
Flo introduced "Anonymous Mode" in response, but the feature is misleading. Data is still transmitted to and stored on Flo's servers — it's just disassociated from your name and email.
AI and intelligence
Flo's Health Assistant AI processes your data on remote servers, which means your symptoms, cycle details, and health questions are transmitted over the internet to generate responses.
Beyond architecture, PinkyBloom's AI capabilities go significantly further. Voice logging lets you describe how you feel in natural language. AI mood forecasts predict emotional patterns days ahead. The doctor visit report generator creates professional summaries for your healthcare provider.
How to switch from Flo to PinkyBloom
Switching from Flo to PinkyBloom takes about 60 seconds. Open Flo, navigate to your cycle calendar, and take a screenshot. Then open PinkyBloom and use the Screenshot Import feature — our OCR engine extracts your cycle history automatically. No manual data entry required.
PinkyBloom's screenshot importer works with Flo's calendar view, including period dates, ovulation markers, and symptom logs.
If you've been using Flo for years, you don't have to lose that history. Import it, then consider deleting your Flo account entirely.
Pricing and value
Flo charges approximately $49.99 per year for its premium subscription, with prices varying by region and even by user — Flo is known to A/B test pricing. The free tier includes ads and limited features. Over five years, that's roughly $250.
PinkyBloom is free.
The value proposition is straightforward: PinkyBloom offers more features and smarter AI than Flo's paid tier. You're not the product, and your menstrual data isn't the payment.
Frequently asked questions
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Free. No ads, never sold. Screenshot your Flo calendar and import your history in seconds.
