Wearable Device Review: Tempdrop Basic Fertility Tracking Tool

Trying for a baby? If you’re planning things out or if it hasn’t been as simple to conceive as you expected, you may need a little extra help from the Tempdrop Basic fertility tracking tool.

While many women use an app to track their periods and ovulation, it’s not always enough. Your menstrual cycle may be inconsistent, or you might just find that the apps aren’t as accurate as you need them to be. It’s also a pain to constantly test for ovulation, so this device could well be your best option.

The basic package comes in at $159, which includes everything you need to get started with on the mark ovulation tracking. You’ll soon know precisely when you’re ovulating and when to have intercourse for the best chance of having a baby.

What It Does

One of the main signs of ovulation in women is a change in basal body temperature or the temperature right as you wake up. You can test this by waking up and taking your temperature before you move or get up, but that’s not always easy to do.

The Tempdrop sensor comes with an armband to attach it to your arm. You simply wear it as you sleep and the sensor checks your temperature and records it each morning. The sensor itself holds roughly 3 nights (24 hours total) of data, but you can sync it to the app on your phone to upload the data. It’s suggested that you do this daily to avoid losing any information.

Unless you’re already charting your basal body temperature, you won’t know if the Tempdrop is working for you in the first several weeks. It generally takes a couple of cycles to really sync up with your cycle, and from there, you can see when you’re likely to have ovulation or your period.

Pros and Cons of Tempdrop

The fact that this device is wearable means you save yourself a lot of hassle every morning. It takes the temperature for you, so you don’t have to wake up at the same time every morning to take your temperature.

Family planning and period tracking should be as pain-free and as accurate as possible, and that’s what Tempdrop does. It’s highly accurate, because unlike other apps, it is actually measuring your temperature. This is the best way to ensure you have the right information.

There are some downsides, though. The app doesn’t keep your temperatures from several months back, it seems, and there are some people who dislike wearing an armband. While it may not be for everyone, it’s overall a simpler method of tracking your temps.

Another con is the price. It’s a lot of money to pay if you’re just trying to get pregnant, but it’s also much cheaper than multiple doctor appointments and ongoing tests. Considering that other apps, minus the thermometer, are free, it may seem a little steep to pay this much for what is essentially a phone syncing thermometer.

What People Say About Tempdrop

As more and more people are using this fertility device, they’re starting to leave reviews of their experiences. For example:

Charity says, “I love the ease of being able to wear the thermometer. I sleep all over the bed, and sometimes I would wake up too much, just trying to get back to my side of the bed to get my oral thermometer. This is a great solution!” She did note that the app was not as great as she’d hoped.

Crystal pointed out that “it’s very convenient, I don’t have to wake up at the same time every morning . . . just wear and sync. My only daily question is whether it’s in the right place as this can affect the result. It takes getting used to.”

Emma has tried both methods of charting and said, “My oral temps didn’t always work so well, with me having issues sleeping and sleeping with my mouth open. After having used the Tempdrop for two whole cycles, my charts are much smoother and so much easier to read. Love it!”

The overall opinion seems to be that the device works very well, though some people had issues with the app or felt that the device didn’t take their temperature at the same time each morning.

Alternatives to Tempdrop

While there are plenty of regular fertility apps out there, how many of them include other types of input, besides your own observations?

Mira Fertility uses a unique method of determining your fertility at any given point in your cycle, as well as providing you with fertility windows. You’ll receive wands that allow you to test estrogen-estradiol metabolite and luteinizing hormones to determine exactly how your body is working. It costs $235.

Another app and sensor that work by tracking your temperature is the OvuCore option. It includes a small sensor that rests inside your vagina overnight, taking even more accurate temperature readings. These are then added to the app to track your ovulation. Kits start at $135.

There are certainly multiple options out there, so you should do some research before deciding which fertility device is best for you. Wearing the armband is less intrusive than the OvuCore, but it can also be slightly less accurate, so the choice is yours.

Overall, you’ll find that Tempdrop reviews agree this is the device to make life simpler. You’ll track your ovulation and cycle easily and without stress. It’s all backed up and your information is available on a simple chart, giving you the exact dates that you need to plan for intercourse if you’re hoping for a baby.