Comparison

The Change Log vs Vera

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

Head to head
About

The Change Log

Track menopause and perimenopause symptoms to identify patterns and gain insights into your body. Log hot flashes, mood changes, physical discomforts, and cognitive shifts. Share data with your doctor for informed conversations.

Highlights
  • Track hot flashes, mood, and physical symptoms
  • Log cognitive changes and menstrual cycle
  • Record daily notes
  • View trend charts
  • Export data as PDFs
  • Daily logging reminders
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Menopause and perimenopause can feel unpredictable, isolating, and confusing. Hot flashes arrive, sleep disappears, and moods can shift without warning. And through it all, you might feel like nobody truly understands what you're going through. The Change Log is here to help. This simple app helps you track your menopause symptoms every day so you can start to see patterns, begin understanding your body better, and walk into conversations with your doctor with real data in hand. *What you can track* (Some features available only with Premium [upgrade by paying a 1-time $4.99 fee].) • Hot flashes: Frequency and severity • Mood changes, including anxiety and irritability • Physical symptoms, such as joint pain and headaches • Cognitive changes such as brain fog • Your menstrual cycle • Daily notes for anything else on your mind *Other helpful features* (Some features available only with Premium [upgrade by paying a 1-time $4.99 fee].) • Clean, easy-to-use daily symptom-logging experience • Trend charts that can reveal patterns over time • Export your symptom data or trend charts as PDFs to share with your doctor • Optional daily reminders to log your symptoms • Your data is always private *Premium (1-time $4.99 purchase, lifetime access)* Unlock unlimited history, trend charts and insights, and PDF exports of symptom or trends history for just a 1-time $4.99 fee. No subscription—pay once, own it forever. Let The Change Log help turn knowledge of your menopause symptoms into power.

About

Vera

Features
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Track menopause symptoms, hot flashes, sleep and mood in one daily log. Vera helps you review changes over time and prepare a PDF report for your next doctor visit. IMPORTANT, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Vera is a personal symptom tracker and educational companion. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your symptoms, treatment options, and before starting, changing, or stopping any medication or therapy. Information in the app is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. WHAT VERA DOES - Quick daily symptom logging (hot flashes, sleep, mood, energy, brain fog, joint pain, libido, and more) - AI health coach you can chat with 24/7 about anything menopause-related - Weekly summaries to help you review symptom trends - Doctor-ready PDF reports to bring to your next appointment - HRT medication tracking with dose history and reminders - Calendar view of every entry, filterable by symptom and severity - Available in 9 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese PRIVACY AND DATA - Symptom entries are saved on your device - AI features may process data on-device or in the cloud, depending on availability and your settings - Cloud sync uses encrypted backups and can be switched off in Settings - Manual backup files can be protected with a password - You can start without creating a personal account REVIEW YOUR OWN PATTERNS Compare symptoms with sleep, caffeine, alcohol, stress, exercise and cycle phase. Associations in your logs can help you prepare questions for a healthcare professional; they do not establish medical causes. EVIDENCE-BASED CONTENT Educational articles include links to the original sources they are based on, primarily the North American Menopause Society, the British Menopause Society, and the NHS. No misinformation, no supplement upselling, no fear-based marketing. PREMIUM FEATURES AI chat, extended trends and PDF reports are part of Premium. See the app for current access details. GREAT FOR - Women in perimenopause (typically late 30s to early 50s) - Women in menopause and postmenopause - Anyone tracking HRT or considering it - Partners and supporters who want to understand the journey Vera is built by the MightyS team. Questions or feedback? Open Settings then Suggest a feature. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mightys.dev/privacy

Screenshots

The Change Log4 screens
Vera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Change Log at every 3 weeks against Vera's every 2 months. The Change Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. The Change Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Change Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Vera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Change Log versus Vera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Change LogVera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngela PorterBranko Borota

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Change Log

One-time1
  • Premium Access$4.99
2 purchases

Vera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is The Change Log free?
The Change Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vera free?
Vera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Change Log or Vera have ads?
Neither The Change Log nor Vera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Change Log or Vera?
The Change Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vera every 2 months. Most recently, The Change Log was updated on October 28, 2026 and Vera on October 31, 2026.

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