Comparison

Midlife Mayhem vs Caroline's Circuits

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Midlife Mayhem

This app offers fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition guidance specifically for women over 40 navigating midlife changes. It features short, effective workouts, calming meditations, and customizable meal plans to help users feel strong, balanced, and empowered.

Highlights
  • 15-minute workouts
  • On-demand workout library
  • Mindfulness meditations
  • Monthly meal plans & recipes
  • Live workout sessions
  • Online community support
Features
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Midlife Mayhem by Cara Metz. Strong. Confident. Connected. Fitness, expert guidance and community for women 40+ and beyond. Midlife Mayhem is built for women over 40 and those navigating perimenopause or menopause — created by a midlife woman, using the exact methods she's used to thrive through it herself. Inside, you'll find two worlds designed to work together: MIDLIFE MAYHEM FITNESS — Stronger. Smarter. Fiercely You. Understanding that time and energy can feel limited, Cara's 15-minute real-time workouts deliver maximum impact, helping you feel strong, balanced, and empowered. Each session is inclusive and adaptable, with progressions for every fitness level. There are no frills, no filters... just real, effective workouts that feel like you're training with your best friend. Cara's honest, joyful coaching keeps you motivated, laughing, and supported through every rep. MIDLIFE MAYHEM CLUB — Real talk. Real women. Real change. Your space for connection, education and real conversation. Monthly expert-led masterclasses and bitesize sessions covering the hormonal, emotional and physical shifts of midlife — plus live talks, weekly catch-ups, and events with Cara and the wider community, all built to help you feel informed, supported, and never alone in it. Inside the app you'll find: WORKOUT LIBRARY — Hundreds of on-demand workouts, all 15 minutes or less, designed for women in midlife. MASTERCLASSES & BITESIZE SESSIONS — Monthly deep-dives and quick-hit expert sessions on the topics that matter most in midlife. LIVE TALKS & CATCH-UPS — Real-time conversations, Q&As and events with Cara, guest experts, and the community. MEDITATIONS — Simple mindfulness sessions to help you find calm and clarity through menopause. MEAL PLANS & RECIPES — Monthly menus (plant-based or meat-based) plus themed packs — high protein, vegan, gluten free, low carb, and more. MONTHLY PLANS — New themes each month tailored to midlife strength, balance, and energy. LIVE WORKOUTS — Join Cara and the global community live — sweating, laughing, and connecting together. COMMUNITY — A worldwide community of women sharing stories, support, and success. Midlife isn't a slowdown, it's your reawakening. Join Cara and discover how strong, capable, and joyful you can feel at every stage of life. STRONGER. SMARTER. FIERCELY YOU. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Cara Fitness offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://midlifemayhem.co.uk/terms -Privacy Policy: https://midlifemayhem.co.uk/privacy

About

Caroline's Circuits

Access a comprehensive strength training program designed for home use with minimal equipment. Enjoy live and on-demand classes, track your progress, and join a global fitness community focused on functional training for long-term health.

Highlights
  • Structured strength training programs
  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Functional training exercises
  • Progress tracking
  • Workout planner
  • Yoga and kettlebell classes
Features
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Caroline's Circuits offers a structured fitness programme designed to suit all abilities with limited equipment at home. Every workout focusses on improving strength via functional training exercises which is key for longevity. With members from all over the world you really can be part of this amazing community from anywhere with proven results! Within the app members have access to live classes and on demand recordings so you can revisit your favourite classes or catch up on a session you have missed. The app gives you access to the following: - 4 live 30 minute classes every week - A library of hundreds of on demand classes - A 10 and15 minute series - Yoga classes - Kettlebell classes - Progress tracker - Planner to schedule your workouts - A favourites section to save, download and bookmark classes to do later The live classes (time in GMT but recorded and available immediately): - Monday 9am - full body sculpt - Tuesday 2pm - arms and abs - Wednesday 9am - legs and glutes - Friday 9am - strength HIIT The classes are designed for all fitness levels and to be done with minimal equipment in the comfort of your own home. But there are a couple of things which you need to get started - a mat, a short looped resistance band and a set of dumbbells (start light i.e. 2kgs and build up gradually). My goal was to create a fitness platform that would appeal to everyone from anywhere and at any age – to those who have exercised for years and are looking for a new challenge as well as to those who are complete beginners. My aim is to provide home workouts which will motivate and inspire you to make exercise a healthy habit and part of your lifestyle for the future. Strength training is so important for our bone health and muscle mass, especially as we age. The benefits are huge both physically and mentally. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Caroline's Circuits is free to download. Ongoing use requires an active subscription. This is available as a monthly rolling subscription or an annual recurring payment. Monthly subscriptions are eligible for a free trial period. Monthly subscriptions are billed per month and annual subscriptions are billed the total annual fee on the purchase date. Payment will be charged to your credit/debit card through your app store account. Subscriptions are rolling but can be cancelled anytime with at least 24 hours notice before the renewal. Caroline's Circuits App is built using VidApp. For full terms and conditions and privacy policy please see: https://carolinescircuits.com/terms-and-conditions/ https://carolinescircuits.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Midlife Mayhem3 screens
Caroline's Circuits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Caroline's Circuits at free with in-app purchases against Midlife Mayhem's subscription. Caroline's Circuits also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Midlife Mayhem's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 5) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Midlife Mayhem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Caroline's Circuits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caroline's Circuits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midlife Mayhem has 100 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Midlife Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 82% of Caroline's Circuits's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midlife Mayhem ships an update every 4 weeks, Caroline's Circuits every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Midlife Mayhem versus Caroline's Circuits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidlife MayhemCaroline's Circuits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (100 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings100 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCARA FITNESS AND EVENTS LTDCaroline's Circuits Limited

Customer experience

Midlife Mayhem

All ratings100 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.9%

Caroline's Circuits

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Midlife Mayhem

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to cancel subscription despite multiple attempts
  • Continued billing after cancellation
  • Star rating system not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent platform design between website and app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Favorite/bookmark option for quick access to preferred workouts
  • Simplified daily workout recommendation without choice paralysis
  • Improved audio clarity in video instructions
  • Better cancellation process and customer service access
  • Clearer upfront pricing disclosure

Caroline's Circuits

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Midlife Mayhem

Subscriptions7
  • Cara Fitness Basic Plan$14.991 Month
  • Cara Fitness Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Apps All Access Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 3 Month Premium Plan$49.993 Months
  • Apps - Quarterly7 Days trial$54.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Plan$166.991 Year
  • Apps All Access Annual7 Days trial$179.991 Year
One-time2
  • One Time Subscription$20.99
  • One Time Subscription$33.99
2 purchases

Caroline's Circuits

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$35.001 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Midlife Mayhem free?
Midlife Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caroline's Circuits free?
Caroline's Circuits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Midlife Mayhem or Caroline's Circuits?
Caroline's Circuits is rated higher. Midlife Mayhem averages 4.8 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Caroline's Circuits averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Midlife Mayhem or Caroline's Circuits have ads?
Neither Midlife Mayhem nor Caroline's Circuits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midlife Mayhem or Caroline's Circuits?
Midlife Mayhem ships an update every 4 weeks, and Caroline's Circuits every 9 days. Most recently, Midlife Mayhem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Caroline's Circuits on November 12, 2026.

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