Midlife Plus vs PeriCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Midlife Plus
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Midlife Plus is your comprehensive guide to navigating perimenopause and menopause with confidence. Easily track your unique menstrual cycle changes and log a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and more. Our intelligent tracking helps you identify personal triggers—from certain foods to stress levels—so you can make informed choices to feel better. The app goes beyond basic tracking, allowing you to monitor and manage symptoms related to chronic diseases that may be impacted by hormonal shifts. You'll also receive personalized, adaptive strategies and expert tips to improve your overall well-being. With Midlife Plus, you'll have the knowledge and tools you need to reclaim control and thrive through this phase of life.
PeriCal
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PeriCal is a very simple period calendar which allows you to estimate your next period for the next months and plan accordingly.
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Verdict
Midlife Plus and PeriCal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Midlife Plus ships an update monthly, PeriCal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Midlife Plus | PeriCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ingenious Business Development, LLC | Michelle Le Grand |
In-app purchases
Midlife Plus
No in-app purchases
PeriCal
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Midlife Plus free?
Is PeriCal free?
Do Midlife Plus or PeriCal have ads?
Which is updated more often, Midlife Plus or PeriCal?
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