Are Period Calendar and Period Tracker by Leap Fitness the same app?

They are separate apps that often appear in the same search results. Period Calendar is published by Leap Fitness Group. Period Tracker is associated with GP Apps. Both are widely downloaded Android period trackers with cloud-based storage and large user bases. Neither has a documented on-device storage option.

Will I lose my data switching from Period Calendar?

Not if you export first. Period Calendar and Period Tracker both offer backup or export options in Settings. Save the export file, complete the account deletion, and enter your last 3-6 cycle start dates into your new tracker during setup. Most prediction algorithms stabilize after 2-3 recorded cycles.

How long does switching from Period Calendar take?

Export, account deletion, and new tracker setup take 30-60 minutes total. After submitting the data deletion request to the developer, allow 45 days for CCPA compliance. Once your new tracker has 2-3 recorded cycles, predictions will be comparable to your previous app.

What is the safest way to export my data from Period Calendar?

In Period Calendar (Leap Fitness), go to Settings, then Backup & Restore or Data Export. Export to local phone storage if that option exists, rather than to a third-party cloud service. Save the file before deleting the account. If no export option is visible in-app, check the developer's support page. Some versions have export functionality that is not prominently displayed in settings.

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How to Leave Period Calendar or Leap Fitness Period Tracker

How to export your data from Period Calendar and Period Tracker by Leap Fitness Group / GP Apps, delete your account, and switch to an on-device tracker.

Why these apps warrant scrutiny Period Calendar (Leap Fitness Group) and Period Tracker by GP Apps are among the most downloaded period tracking apps on Android. Claims of 300 million or more combined users put them in a different volume category than most apps in this space. High user counts are not inherently a privacy problem. But scale is exactly why the architecture matters. A cloud based app with a large user base is a large data store. That data store can be subpoenaed, breached, acquired, or monetized. The value of the data increases with the number of users who contributed to it. No FTC enforcement action has been confirmed against either developer. What is documented is that both apps are cloud based and that neither has a documented on device storage option. The data goes to a server. What happens to it there is governed by the developer's privacy policy and whatever legal obligations apply to them in their jurisdiction. If you have been using either of these apps and are reconsidering after following the Flo settlement or the Premom FTC action, this guide covers the exit cleanly. Step 1: Export your cycle data The export process varies by app version and operating syste