# Prelude Connect

> Prelude Connect: A virtual companion for your fertility journey

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inceptionllc.connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inceptionllc.connect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.inceptionllc.connect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Inception Fertility
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 74,560
- **Rating:** 2.57 / 5 (168 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2021-04-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inceptionllc.connect)
- **Website:** [https://preludeconnect.com](https://preludeconnect.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.preludefertility.com/privacy-policy](https://www.preludefertility.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Prelude Connect** is a dedicated Chrome extension designed to support individuals throughout their fertility journey. Exclusive to the Prelude Network of fertility centers across the U.S., it serves as a virtual companion crafted by experts to guide users through personalized fertility care plans.

Key features include an interactive calendar to track medications, appointments, and menstrual cycles, two-way HIPAA-compliant messaging with care teams, and a 24/7 account portal for clinical records and lab results. With easy one-touch calling and directions to clinics, plus in-app notifications for appointments and medication reminders, users maintain control and connection every step of the way. Prelude Connect empowers users to effectively manage their reproductive health with convenience and expert support.

## Rankings

- #251,526 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.inceptionllc.connect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users consistently report that Prelude Connect app is unreliable, with frequent crashes, login problems, and an unusable interface. Key issues include lack of push notifications leading to missed messages, poor message formatting, and file upload restrictions. Many express frustration over these problems impacting critical fertility treatment communication and billing processes, often causing delays and stress.

### Pros

- The app centralizes communications and transactions with the fertility clinic.
- Some users find it helpful when it works without issues.
- Allows users to receive emails as an alternative notification method.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to load documents and messages.
- Lack of push notifications on the app causes users to miss urgent communications.
- Login issues including being logged out, password reset problems, and interface display errors.
- Poor message formatting with unreadable or jumbled text.
- Inability to upload files from storage, limited to taking pictures only, and broken date input fields.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.inceptionllc.connect)