MiniCycle Blog
Notes on cycle prediction, ovulation estimates, privacy, widgets, and the product decisions behind MiniCycle.
Cycle prediction
Learn how MiniCycle estimates period dates, ovulation, and the fertile window using recent cycle records, median-based calculations, and published menstrual cycle research.
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A practical guide to period calendar widgets, including glanceable cycle status, prediction labels, and why MiniCycle keeps its iPhone widget simple.
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MiniCycle keeps period records on your device and avoids account-based syncing. Learn why local storage matters for a simple menstrual tracking app.
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Understand cycle length, period length, recent averages, and why MiniCycle shows simple statistics instead of turning every cycle into a score.
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Period tracker predictions can help with planning, but they are not medical advice, contraception, or a pregnancy test. Learn the limits MiniCycle makes explicit.
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