Comparison

Tarn. vs Aster

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

Head to head
About

Tarn.

Features
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A private health journal that puts your privacy first. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Everything you log stays on your phone. No accounts. No cloud. No servers. Your health data is encrypted with a PIN only you know. SIMPLE TRACKING • Log daily entries with minimal effort • Track patterns over time • View predictions based on your history • Add notes and custom symptoms BUILT FOR PRIVACY • All data encrypted on your device • No internet connection required • No analytics or tracking • Open source - verify our claims yourself SECURE BY DESIGN • PIN protection with automatic data protection • Optional safety PIN for emergencies • Choose your app icon for discretion Whether you're tracking for health awareness, planning purposes, or personal records, Tarn gives you a simple, private way to understand your patterns without compromising your data. No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection. Just a journal that respects your privacy.

About

Aster

Features
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Aster helps you make sense of perimenopause and menopause. Log your symptoms in seconds, connect Apple Health, and turn months of data into clear patterns you can share with your doctor. WHY ASTER • Built for the transition years (ages 35 to 55), not just period tracking • Log 24 menopause-specific symptoms with severity in under 30 seconds • Syncs sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, steps, weight and cycle data from Apple Health, with no retyping • 100% on-device. Your health data never leaves your phone. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain and more • Daily mood, energy and lifestyle tags (caffeine, alcohol, exercise, stress) • HRT, medication and waist measurements • A calendar history of every day PREMIUM INSIGHTS • Symptom Burden score with a clear severity band and monthly trend • Severity heatmap and time-of-day patterns • Personal patterns: how sleep, HRV and activity are associated with your symptoms • Cycle insights with a next-period window and transition cues • A before-and-after view comparing your symptoms around HRT changes • One-tap Doctor Report PDF for your next appointment PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is computed on your device. No accounts, no servers, no ads, and your data is never sold. Aster is a wellness and tracking app. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice or a diagnosis. Always consult a qualified clinician about your health. ASTER PREMIUM Unlocks insights, correlations and the doctor report. • Monthly: $7.99 • Annual: $49.99, with a 30-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.velorahealth.io/aster/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.velorahealth.io/aster/privacy

Screenshots

Tarn.4 screens
Aster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tarn. at none against Aster's 2. Tarn. also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Aster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Tarn. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tarn. versus Aster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarn.Aster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developersuite 110 llcNgo Pham Huy

In-app purchases

None

Tarn.

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aster

Subscriptions2
  • Aster Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Aster Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tarn. free?
Tarn. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aster free?
Aster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tarn. or Aster have ads?
Neither Tarn. nor Aster shows ads.

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