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Clue vs Peanut

Clue logo

Clue

Healthcare

Period and cycle tracking app owned by German company Biowink, positioned around science based tracking and a published stance against sharing data with law enforcement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peanut logo

Peanut

Parenting

Connect with moms who get it

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clue clues stated policy on not sharing data with law enforcement without a valid legal process is the companys own published position and legal interpretation, not an independent guarantee, and it can still be compelled to comply with a legally binding request under EU or other applicable law.; Peanut peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • They diverge on capability: Clue covers Cycle and symptom tracking, Peanut covers Mom matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clue and Peanut actually diverge.

Attributes where Clue and Peanut differ
AttributeCluePeanut
Pricing modelFree with a Plus subscriptionfreemium
CategoryHealthcareParenting
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Clue

  • Cycle and symptom tracking
  • Cycle insights and patterns
  • Research partnerships
  • EU-based data hosting
  • Fertility and conception mode
  • Perimenopause and other life stage tracking

Only in Peanut

  • Mom matching
  • Group discussions
  • Direct messaging
  • Event planning
  • Expert Q&As
  • Fertility support
  • Pregnancy groups
  • Menopause community

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clue

  • Someone specifically weighing data jurisdiction and legal exposure when choosing a period tracking app, given Clues EU basis and published stance on law enforcement requestsnot Peanut
  • A user who wants cycle tracking positioned around scientific research partnerships rather than lifestyle or community contentnot Peanut
  • A buyer comparing Clue directly against Flo on current published privacy policy language before choosing which app to trustnot Peanut
  • Someone tracking perimenopause or other non-standard cycle stages that some period apps do not support wellnot Peanut

Peanut

  • Meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearbynot Clue
  • Joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topicsnot Clue
  • Asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito modenot Clue

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clue

  • Clues stated policy on not sharing data with law enforcement without a valid legal process is the companys own published position and legal interpretation, not an independent guarantee, and it can still be compelled to comply with a legally binding request under EU or other applicable law.
  • Deeper cycle insights and predictions, the features most likely to justify tracking in the first place, are gated behind the Clue Plus subscription rather than fully free.
  • Being a smaller company than some competitors, Clue has less capital and legal resource to contest large-scale legal requests than a larger, better-funded rival might, despite its stated intent to do so.
  • Research partnerships using anonymised user data, while opt-in, still mean user-derived data can be used in ways beyond direct app functionality, and users should check current consent settings.
  • Cycle predictions rely on self-reported data and general population models, so accuracy for irregular cycles or specific medical conditions remains limited regardless of which app is used.

Peanut

  • Peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • Faster friend-finding requires the paid Peanut Plus subscription rather than the free swipe flow
  • All profiles must pass selfie verification before use

Pricing, plan by plan

Clue

Free
  • Clue Plus$9.99/month
    • Free tier covers core cycle tracking, logging and basic predictions
    • Clue Plus adds deeper cycle insights, extended predictions and personalised content
    • Annual Plus plans typically offered at a lower effective monthly rate

Peanut

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Profile creation
    • Matching with moms
    • Group access
  • Peanut Plus$19.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited messaging
    • Advanced filters

Which should you pick?

Choose Clue if

  • You need cycle and symptom tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want cycle insights and patterns.
Clue review

Choose Peanut if

  • You need mom matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want group discussions.
Peanut review

Questions people ask

Is Clue or Peanut better?
Neither clearly leads. Clue starts at Free and Peanut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clue or Peanut?
Clue starts at Free and Peanut at Free.
Does Clue or Peanut run on more platforms?
Clue runs on iOS, Android. Peanut runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Clue for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Clue best used for?
Clue is most often used for someone specifically weighing data jurisdiction and legal exposure when choosing a period tracking app, given clues eu basis and published stance on law enforcement requests, a user who wants cycle tracking positioned around scientific research partnerships rather than lifestyle or community content, a buyer comparing clue directly against flo on current published privacy policy language before choosing which app to trust, someone tracking perimenopause or other non-standard cycle stages that some period apps do not support well. Of those, someone specifically weighing data jurisdiction and legal exposure when choosing a period tracking app, given clues eu basis and published stance on law enforcement requests and a user who wants cycle tracking positioned around scientific research partnerships rather than lifestyle or community content are not what Peanut is typically brought in for.
What can Clue do that Peanut cannot?
Clue covers Cycle and symptom tracking, Cycle insights and patterns, Research partnerships, EU-based data hosting. Peanut covers Mom matching, Group discussions, Direct messaging, Event planning.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clue: Does Clue share data with law enforcement?

Clue publishes a policy stating it does not share health data with law enforcement or public authorities without a legally binding request and states it will challenge requests it considers improper. This is the companys stated position; verify the current policy directly for specifics.

Clue: Why does Clue emphasise being an EU company?

Clue operates under EU GDPR data protection rules and states this legal basis makes it harder for authorities outside the EU, including US authorities, to compel data disclosure than for a company based in the US.

Clue: Is Clue free?

Core cycle tracking, logging and basic predictions are free. Deeper insights and extended predictions require Clue Plus.

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