Overall, I used to like this app A LOT. But, over the last year, it’s been getting sketchy. I paid for the pro version, mostly to eliminate ads. For several months now, when I open the app, it encourages me to give my email address. The request is accompanied my some lame one-liner explanation. Also, twice now, upon opening the app, it has asked me to turn on location services (GPS) so it can better track my period. WTH? Assuming I don’t cross the international date line, how on earth does knowing WHERE on earth I happen to be help these people track my period?
The app is reliable for some things. If I’m feeling especially—amorous, let’s call it—I can open this app and confirm I’m leading up to or actually ovulating. If I just can’t leave the junk food and caffeine alone, this app confirms I’m PMSing. If I’m a raging b**** or whiny troll, this app confirms Mother Nature is a day or two away.
I used to really like this app, but the fact that they keep asking for information they don’t need is irritating. If the developers want to convey messages to us, they should use in-app notifications. You do not need users’ email addresses for that. And the location services request? I am not Carmen San Diego. You don’t need to know where I am to make an informed guess as to when my cycle will start.