Best Trying to Conceive Apps for Couples: Fertility Apps That Include Dads
Trying to conceive is a team effort. So why do most fertility apps pretend guys don't exist?
If you're a man supporting your partner through the TTC journey—or a couple looking for an app you can both use—here are your best options.
The Problem With Most Fertility Apps
Open any popular fertility app and you'll find:
- Cycle tracking
- Ovulation predictions
- Basal body temperature logs
- Cervical mucus tracking
All important. All focused entirely on her body.
As the male partner, your options are usually:
- Look over her shoulder
- Get a notification that says "fertile window!"
- That's it
But men have their own TTC experience. Questions about sperm health. Stress about timing. Emotional weight when months pass without success. That deserves support too.
Apps That Include Dads
Dad Suite (iOS)
Best for: Men who want their own TTC support
Dad Suite is unique—it's the only dad-focused app that includes a conception phase. While most dad apps start at pregnancy, Dad Suite recognizes that fatherhood begins with trying.
What the conception phase covers:
- Understanding fertility basics (both partners)
- What men can do to support conception
- Lifestyle factors affecting sperm health
- Surviving the two-week wait emotionally
- When to talk to a doctor about fertility
- Managing disappointment when tests are negative
Dad Suite won't track her cycle (that's her domain), but it supports the guy's experience through TTC.
Clue (Partner Sharing)
Best for: Couples who want shared cycle visibility
Clue is primarily a cycle tracking app, but it allows sharing with a partner. You'll see fertility windows and cycle predictions without needing to ask "where are we at?"
Pros: Clean design, science-backed predictions Cons: Still primarily her app, minimal dad-specific content
Ovia Fertility (Partner Mode)
Best for: Couples who want detailed tracking
Ovia offers comprehensive fertility tracking with partner accounts. You get notifications about fertile days and can track intercourse timing together.
Pros: Detailed tracking, educational content Cons: Dad experience is limited to notifications and logging
Premom
Best for: Couples using ovulation tests
Premom reads ovulation test strips using your phone camera and predicts peak fertility. Partners can be added to see results.
Pros: Removes guesswork from OPK reading Cons: Focused on ovulation testing, not broader support
What Men Actually Need During TTC
Based on what dads going through TTC have shared:
1. Understanding the Process
Most guys don't know how conception actually works. When's the fertile window? How long does sperm survive? What's an LH surge? A good app should educate, not assume knowledge.
2. Action Items
What can YOU do? Lifestyle factors, timing, emotional support for your partner. Not just "wait and see."
3. Emotional Support
TTC can be a rollercoaster. The hope, the waiting, the disappointment, the trying again. Men experience this too, often without acknowledging it.
4. Realistic Expectations
Conception often takes 6-12 months for healthy couples. Apps should normalize this instead of making every month feel like failure.
5. Guidance on When to Seek Help
When does TTC become a fertility concern? What's the man's role in fertility testing? This information matters.
Our Recommendation
For men wanting dedicated TTC support: Dad Suite is the only app with a full conception phase designed for dads. It continues into pregnancy and fatherhood, so you won't need to switch apps.
For couples wanting shared tracking: Clue or Ovia let partners see cycle data together, even if dad-specific content is limited.
For couples using OPKs: Premom's test-reading feature is genuinely useful for predicting ovulation.
The best setup might be: her preferred cycle tracker PLUS Dad Suite for dad-specific support. They complement rather than compete.
The TTC Journey: You're Not Just a Spectator
Trying to conceive can feel like a waiting game where the guy just... waits. But there's more you can do:
- Understand the process so you can participate in decisions
- Optimize your own fertility factors (yes, they matter)
- Support your partner emotionally through the ups and downs
- Be present, not just available
Dad Suite's conception phase helps you do all of this. Because fatherhood starts before the positive test.
Already pregnant? Check out Best Pregnancy Apps for Dads or jump to Week 8: First Heartbeat.
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