# PatchDay vs Stabilize

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchDay at none against Stabilize's 8. PatchDay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stabilize's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 46%) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stabilize sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. PatchDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

PatchDay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stabilize has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of PatchDay's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stabilize's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PatchDay ships an update every 2 weeks, Stabilize weekly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchDay | Stabilize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchday/id1253637065/reviews)** | [4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabilize-menopause-tracker/id6756078202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Juliya Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253637064) | [8 O'Clock, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858311290) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchday/id1253637065)

Manage your hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication schedule with this iOS app. It supports various HRT methods including transdermal patches, pills, injections, and gels. Easily organize your medication rotation for consistent and effective treatment.

**Highlights:** HRT medication scheduling, Patch staggering support, Pill, injection, and gel HRT, Site rotation management, Transdermal patch tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stabilize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabilize-menopause-tracker/id6756078202)

Track hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause and perimenopause. Log medication doses, symptoms with severity, and generate reports for your doctor. Designed for privacy with no account required.

**Highlights:** HRT regimen tracking (patches, pills, gels, injections), Continuous, intermittent, and cyclic progesterone schedules, Log doses taken and missed, Daily symptom logging with severity, Custom symptom addition, Printable reports for doctors, Private data storage via iCloud

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stabilize Membership (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Stabilize Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Stabilize Pro - 3 Months | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Stabilize Annual + Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Stabilize Annual + Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Stabilize Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Stabilize Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Stabilize Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchDay free?

PatchDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stabilize free?

Stabilize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PatchDay or Stabilize?

PatchDay is rated higher. PatchDay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stabilize averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do PatchDay or Stabilize have ads?

Stabilize shows ads; PatchDay does not.

### Which is updated more often, PatchDay or Stabilize?

PatchDay ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stabilize weekly. Most recently, PatchDay was updated on October 8, 2026 and Stabilize on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*