Kegel apps for women, compared: 6 apps scored on the same 6 tests

Women look for a kegel app after a baby, when they leak during a run or a jump, as periods change around menopause, or because a doctor said “do your pelvic floor exercises”. Some apps are simple timers. Others pair with a trainer you insert. This page scores both kinds with one method.

What a good women’s kegel app does

1. Helps you find the right muscle — the squeeze and lift you’d use to stop gas, without holding your breath or clenching your glutes.
2. Builds over weeks — long holds for endurance and quick squeezes for coughs, sneezes and jumps.
3. Teaches the release — a full let-go after every squeeze. If you have pain with sex or a tight feeling, start with relaxation.
4. Fits real life — short sessions, reminders you’ll actually follow, discreet notifications.

Scoring method

Up to 100 points. The same method as our main kegel app ranking, so device apps lose points for needing hardware:

Criterion	Points	What earns points
Program and progression	25	A plan that builds over weeks, not just a timer
Technique and relaxation	20	Squeeze and release cues; feedback on technique
Clinical input	20	Physiotherapists or clinicians involved; guideline-style plans
Price and value	15	Free tier or one-off price; clear pricing
Privacy and discretion	10	Discreet reminders, no public community, clear data use
Access	10	iPhone and Android; no device purchase needed

Comparison table

Prices checked September 2026 — check current price before you buy.

#	App	Type	Platforms	Cost to start	Score
1	Squeezy	App only	iOS, Android	One-off purchase (UK £3.99)	83
2	Kegel Trainer	App only	iOS, Android	Free tier; optional Pro	72
3	Perifit Care app	App + insertable biofeedback trainer	iOS, Android	App free; device $149 (Care) or $179 (Care+) regular price	66
4	PrimeFlow Pearl	App only	iOS (check Android)	Free basic levels; €4.99/month or €39.99/year	65
5	Elvie Trainer app	App + insertable biofeedback trainer	iOS (check Android)	App free; device commonly listed at $199	61
6	Kegel Morse Hero	App only	iOS only	Free to download	56

The apps, reviewed

1. Squeezy — best overall (83/100)

Designed by chartered physiotherapists in the NHS. Squeezy gives exercise plans in line with NICE guidance, reminders and progress tracking. If you’re seeing a pelvic health physio, they can set and monitor your plan with Squeezy Connect.

• Pros: clinical design; one-off price, no subscription; great if you already see a physio.
• Cons: no biofeedback; less help if you can’t feel the muscle at all.

2. Kegel Trainer — best free start (72/100)

For women and men. Free basic sessions and reminders, with optional Pro. Visual, audio or vibration cues and a discreet icon.

• Pros: you can start today for free; discreet.
• Cons: generic plans; limited clinical detail; no stage-specific content like postpartum shown on the listing.

3. Perifit Care app — best device-based option (66/100)

The Perifit app turns squeezes into games, using a wand-shaped trainer with two sensors — one for the pelvic floor and one to spot when you push down with your belly instead. The app is free, with programs Perifit says were designed with pelvic floor physical therapists. When we checked in September 2026, Perifit listed the Care at $149 and Care+ at $179 regular price, often on sale.

• Pros: real-time biofeedback; flags pushing down; games help motivation.
• Cons: you must buy the device; insertable, so not for everyone (or for early postpartum without clearance).

4. PrimeFlow Pearl — best app-only option for postpartum and prolapse goals (65/100)

PrimeFlow’s women’s app focuses on postpartum recovery, prolapse prevention and intimate wellness. Free basic levels; Premium unlocks five levels and 19 exercises, with a 7-day trial.

• Pros: clear pricing; privacy-first with no social features.
• Cons: newer app; limited clinical detail; check Android availability.

5. Elvie Trainer app — best compact biofeedback trainer (61/100)

The Elvie Trainer is a small egg-shaped device with force and motion sensors that show your squeeze in a free app and flag when you push down instead of lifting. Workouts are about 5 minutes. No subscription.

• Pros: short sessions; no ongoing cost after the device.
• Cons: device purchase needed; fewer games than Perifit; check current price.

6. Kegel Morse Hero — best free timer on iPhone (56/100)

Free, offline, no account. Paces squeezes with Morse-code rhythms and haptics.

• Pros: private and free.
• Cons: iPhone only; not a structured women’s program.

Dr. Kegel for Women — coming soon, not ranked

We’re building Dr. Kegel for Women, a separate iOS app from our men’s app. It isn’t available yet, so we haven’t scored or ranked it — we won’t rank an app you can’t download. When it launches, we’ll score it with exactly the same method and mark it clearly as ours. Until then, our free kegel timer and women’s kegel guide work without an app.

How to get the most from any app

• Tie it to a habit — feeding the baby, brushing your teeth, waiting for the kettle.
• Check your technique in week one: no breath-holding, no bearing down, and a full let-go between squeezes.
• Practise “the knack” — a quick squeeze just before you cough, sneeze or lift.
• Keep a simple log of leaks so you can see change over weeks, not days. Our bladder diary helps.

Kegel app games, timers and bladder diaries

• Game apps: Perifit’s app turns squeezes into games, but it needs the Perifit trainer. Kegel Morse Hero makes timing a rhythm game with no device — but without a sensor it can’t tell whether you squeezed.
• Timer apps: pace squeezes and rests. Kegel Trainer’s free tier, or our browser kegel timer.
• Program apps: Squeezy and PrimeFlow Pearl plan training over weeks.
• Bladder diary apps: log drinks, toilet trips and leaks — useful for urgency or if your physio asks. Our bladder diary stays on your device.

For men’s picks, see the best kegel apps for men.

Devices that do the squeeze for you

Some trainers use electrical stimulation instead of biofeedback. Yarlap is an insertable e-stim device, listed at about $299 (check current price). Kegel8 sells e-stim toners too. These make the muscle contract for you, which can help some women who can’t produce a squeeze — but NICE doesn’t recommend electrical stimulation as routine first-line care. Ask a physio first. Hands-on testing: coming soon.

Try a free program before you buy a device

A trainer costs $149–$300. Many women don’t need one. Start with a free or low-cost app, or our kegel timer, and give it a fair try: NICE recommends at least 3 months of supervised pelvic floor training before judging results. If you still can’t feel the squeeze after a few weeks, or you leak during exercise, see our guide to leaking during exercise and consider a pelvic health physio — they can tell you whether biofeedback would help.

Who each option is for

• Seeing a physio or on an NHS pathway: Squeezy.
• Want to start free today: Kegel Trainer or our browser timer.
• Can’t feel the muscle, like games: Perifit (after a free program first).
• Want short sessions and a smaller device: Elvie Trainer.
• Pain, tightness or kegels made things worse: relax first — take the Tight or weak? check.

Disclosure

We make Dr. Kegel for Men and are building Dr. Kegel for Women. Neither is ranked on this page: the women’s app isn’t out yet. No app paid for placement, and there are no affiliate links on this page. Last updated September 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Which kegel app is best after having a baby?

Look for an app that starts gently and progresses over weeks, such as Squeezy or PrimeFlow Pearl. After a vaginal birth or C-section, check with your midwife, doctor or a pelvic health physio before starting a device. Many women start app-guided squeezes early; insertable trainers usually wait until you're cleared.

Are Perifit and Elvie apps free?

The apps are free to download, but they only work with Perifit or Elvie trainers, which cost roughly $149–$199 before discounts when we checked in September 2026. Check current price before you buy. The app alone won't run a program without the device.

How long before a kegel app helps with leaking?

People often notice small changes within a few weeks, but NICE recommends at least 3 months of supervised pelvic floor training before judging results. Stick with a daily routine, and see a pelvic floor physical therapist if you're not improving.

Can kegels make pelvic pain worse?

Yes. If you have pain with sex, trouble inserting a tampon or a feeling of constant tightness, your pelvic floor may need to relax first. Stop squeezing exercises if they increase pain and try breathing-led reverse kegels, then see a pelvic health physio.

Is there an app designed by physiotherapists?

Squeezy was designed by chartered physiotherapists working in the NHS, and a physio can set your plan through Squeezy Connect. Perifit also says its app programs were designed with pelvic floor physical therapists.

Is there a Dr. Kegel app for women?

Not yet. Dr. Kegel for Women is a separate iOS app we're building; the existing Dr. Kegel app is for men. Because it isn't available, we haven't ranked it here. When it launches we'll score it with the same method and label it as our own app.

Sources

1. Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in women — Cochrane
2. Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women — Mayo Clinic
3. Quality statement 4: Supervised pelvic floor muscle training — NICE
4. Squeezy – the NHS Physiotherapy App for Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises — Bladder & Bowel Community
5. Kegel exercises app video game — Perifit
6. Elvie Trainer Smart Kegel Exerciser — Elvie

This page is general education about exercise, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Talk to a clinician about symptoms that are new, severe or getting worse.