Peanut ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Key Takeaways
Core Features: Connects women through all stages—trying to conceive, pregnancy, motherhood, menopause—via swiping, group chats, live audio “Pods,” and pregnancy milestone tracking.
Design & Inclusivity: Clean, intuitive layout with selfie-verification, sensitive content filters, and inclusive support for trans and non-binary women.
Data Handling: Offers granular cookie and ad-tracking consent, stores data in EU/UK with third-party vendors; some data sharing for analytics and advertising.
Verdict Summary: A socially impactful and user-friendly app fostering supportive connections, though some moderation gaps and moderate data-handling concerns remain.
Medical Integrity
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Peanut’s content is medically reviewed and curated for each stage—including fertility, pregnancy, and menopause—to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Doctor’s Note:
The app’s medically vetted content supports users at varied reproductive and parenting stages; adding more crisis-support resources could further enhance medical safety.
Ethical Standards
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
The app enforces selfie verification, zero-tolerance for abuse, and sensitive-content filters. Incognito chat adds privacy, and the community guidelines promote kindness and diversity.
Doctor’s Note:
Strong ethical safeguards are in place, though moderation effectiveness could improve in less active groups to better support vulnerable users.
Data Privacy & Protection
Score: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Peanut collects personal and usage data, with tracking across apps for ads/analytics. Users get granular consent controls, but data is shared with many ad-tech vendors and may be transferred internationally.
Doctor’s Note:
The consent mechanisms are a positive, yet the scale of third-party access and lack of anonymization raise privacy concerns.
UX & Accessibility
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Peanut features a smooth, modern design with stage-based navigation, moderated audio spaces, groups, matching based on due dates/interests, and accessibility options. High user ratings attest to its usability.
Doctor’s Note:
Inclusive UX and intuitive interaction empower a wide range of users, though improvements in moderation tools could further support safer engagement.
Behavioral Impact
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
The swipe-to-connect model and notifications promote social engagement and combat isolation. A premium “Peanut Plus” accelerates matching, but no crucial features are paywalled. Some risk of reliance on social validation exists.
Doctor’s Note:
While fostering connection is excellent, nudges like paid wave boosts should remain non-disruptive to preserve user autonomy.
Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 stars)
Verdict:
Peanut excels at building community and offering supportive and medically reviewed content in an accessible, inclusive interface. Ethical practices are solid, though regional moderation and data privacy transparency could be stronger. Overall, it’s highly recommended for women seeking connection during major life stages.
Review Notes
This review reflects Peanut's performance as of 24/06/2025. Developers are welcome to request a re-evaluation upon significant updates for potential SheRanked Doctor’s Approval.
Reviewed by: Dr Christina Davies, SheRanked Doctor-led Review
Review Date: 24/06/2025
Medical Disclaimer
This review reflects an expert evaluation by a medical doctor, based on the app’s clinical credibility, ethical standards, data protection practices and user safety profile. It is not intended to provide individual medical advice, but rather to assess the app’s integrity and reliability for women’s health use.
Official Website: peanut-app.io