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Flo vs GoodRx

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Flo

Healthcare

Period and cycle tracking app that settled with the US FTC in 2021 over sharing health data with third parties despite promising not to

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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GoodRx

Healthcare

Compare prescription drug prices and find coupons

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Flo flo Health settled with the US FTC in 2021 over allegations it shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with Facebook, Google and other third parties despite telling users the data would stay private, a fact directly relevant to how much a user should trust current privacy claims without independently checking the published policy.; GoodRx limited effectiveness for controlled substances and specialty medications due to pharmacist discretion and manufacturer pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Flo covers Cycle and ovulation tracking, GoodRx covers Price Comparison.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flo and GoodRx actually diverge.

Attributes where Flo and GoodRx differ
AttributeFloGoodRx
Pricing modelFree with a Premium subscriptionUnknown
FoundedUnknown2011

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

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 Flo

  • Cycle and ovulation tracking
  • Pregnancy mode
  • Anonymous Mode
  • Symptom and mood logging
  • Expert content library
  • Community and forums

Only in GoodRx

  • Price Comparison
  • Discount Coupons
  • Pharmacy Finder
  • Drug Information
  • Telehealth
  • Pharmacies
  • Health Plans
  • HIPAA

What people use each for

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

Flo

  • Someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being loggednot GoodRx
  • A user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check Anonymous Mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attemptsnot GoodRx
  • A buyer wanting to compare Flo directly against Clue on published data practices before choosing which app to trust with this informationnot GoodRx
  • Someone who wants pregnancy tracking content alongside cycle tracking in one app rather than switching apps mid-pregnancynot GoodRx

GoodRx

  • Comparing and finding the lowest prescription drug price across nearby US pharmaciesnot Flo
  • Getting free prescription discount coupons for use at pharmacy checkoutnot Flo
  • Low-cost telehealth visits for common conditions via GoodRx Carenot Flo
  • Medication price tracking, refill reminders, and drug identificationnot Flo
  • Discounted pet medications and dental discounts via GoodRx Companionnot Flo

Where each one falls short

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

Flo

  • Flo Health settled with the US FTC in 2021 over allegations it shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with Facebook, Google and other third parties despite telling users the data would stay private, a fact directly relevant to how much a user should trust current privacy claims without independently checking the published policy.
  • Reproductive health data, including logged periods, fertility attempts and pregnancy status, has been the subject of law enforcement data requests in some jurisdictions following changes to reproductive rights law, and cloud-stored logs are a real category of exposure regardless of a vendors intentions.
  • Anonymous Mode, the privacy feature introduced after the settlement, is a setting that must be checked and understood rather than assumed, and its exact scope and default status should be verified in the current privacy policy rather than taken from marketing copy.
  • Free tier predictions rely on self-reported symptom data and general population models, so accuracy for irregular cycles or specific medical conditions is limited compared with clinical tracking.
  • The subscription auto-renews and, like most mobile subscriptions, must be cancelled through app store account settings rather than inside the app itself.

GoodRx

  • Limited effectiveness for controlled substances and specialty medications due to pharmacist discretion and manufacturer pricing
  • Pharmacy acceptance varies and is not universal, with some preferred pharmacies not honoring GoodRx pricing
  • Prices fluctuate daily, weekly, or monthly making it difficult to budget for consistent medication costs
  • Discount prices cannot be combined with insurance coverage, making it unsuitable for insured individuals

Pricing, plan by plan

Flo

Free
  • Flo Premium$11.99/month
    • Free tier covers core cycle tracking, predictions and symptom logging
    • Premium adds deeper personalised insights and expert content, around $11.99 a month
    • Annual and lifetime purchase options typically offered at a lower effective rate

GoodRx

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the GoodRx review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Flo if

  • You need cycle and ovulation tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want pregnancy mode.
Flo review

Choose GoodRx if

  • You need price comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want discount coupons.
GoodRx review

Questions people ask

Is Flo or GoodRx better?
Neither clearly leads. Flo starts at Free and GoodRx at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flo or GoodRx?
Flo starts at Free and GoodRx at Free.
Does Flo or GoodRx run on more platforms?
Both run on iOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Flo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Flo best used for?
Flo is most often used for someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being logged, a user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check anonymous mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attempts, a buyer wanting to compare flo directly against clue on published data practices before choosing which app to trust with this information, someone who wants pregnancy tracking content alongside cycle tracking in one app rather than switching apps mid-pregnancy. Of those, someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being logged and a user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check anonymous mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attempts are not what GoodRx is typically brought in for.
What can Flo do that GoodRx cannot?
Flo covers Cycle and ovulation tracking, Pregnancy mode, Anonymous Mode, Symptom and mood logging. GoodRx covers Price Comparison, Discount Coupons, Pharmacy Finder, Drug Information.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Flo: What happened with the FTC in 2021?

The US FTC alleged Flo Health shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with third parties like Facebook and Google despite promising to keep it private. Flo settled without admitting liability, agreeing to obtain consent for future sharing and to an independent privacy review.

GoodRx: How much can GoodRx help you save on prescriptions?

GoodRx can help save up to 80% on prescriptions at over 70,000 US pharmacies. Savings vary by medication, pharmacy, and location.

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Flo: What is Anonymous Mode?

A privacy setting Flo states disconnects entered health data from an identifiable profile. Check the current app and privacy policy for whether it is on by default or must be turned on manually, since this affects what data is linked to your identity.

GoodRx: What is GoodRx Companion and how much does it cost?

GoodRx Companion (formerly GoodRx Gold) is a paid membership at $14.99 per month or $119.88 per year. It includes access to a list of 200+ generic medications that are free for members at participating pharmacies, plus $19 online care visits.

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Flo: Is Flo free?

Core cycle tracking and predictions are free. Deeper personalised insights and expert content require Flo Premium.

GoodRx: Can GoodRx be combined with insurance or Medicare?

No. GoodRx discounts cannot be used in combination with health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Payments with GoodRx also do not count toward insurance deductibles.

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GoodRx: Are controlled substances eligible for GoodRx discounts?

Some controlled substances are eligible for GoodRx discounts, but certain drugs including all opioids such as hydrocodone and tramadol, and some stimulants like amphetamine are ineligible for Rewards discounts. Pharmacists maintain clinical judgment to refuse coupons for controlled medications.

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