Comparison

The Change Log vs Code Red

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
Read full description

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

Code Red

This app helps partners understand and support each other through menstrual cycles. It provides simple reminders and phase-based tips to foster better communication and preparedness.

Highlights
  • Partner-friendly cycle tracking
  • 28-day cycle overview
  • Daily reminders and nudges
  • Phase-based survival tips
  • Do/don't guidance
  • Period and PMS awareness
Features
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Code Red is a fun cycle-tracking app made for partners who want to be more thoughtful, prepared, and supportive. Track your partner’s cycle, understand what phase they may be in, and get simple reminders so you can show up better — whether that means giving extra patience, planning ahead, bringing snacks, or knowing when to not take things personally. Code Red keeps things light, simple, and helpful. It’s not about overthinking every mood or moment. It’s about being more aware, more prepared, and a better partner. Features include: Partner-friendly cycle tracking 28-day cycle overview Daily reminders and helpful nudges Phase-based “survival tips” Do / don’t guidance Period and PMS awareness Couples sync coming soon Every cycle is different, but a little awareness can go a long way. Code Red helps partners stay ready, supportive, and maybe even earn a few bonus points. Subscription: Subscription automatically renews annually for $19.99 unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Change Log4 screens
Code Red4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Change Log at free with in-app purchases against Code Red's subscription. The Change Log also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. The Change Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Red sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Change Log against 5.0 for Code Red. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Change Log versus Code Red: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Change LogCode Red
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngela PorterTalk or Not, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Change Log

One-time1
  • Premium Access$4.99
1 purchases

Code Red

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is The Change Log free?
The Change Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Red free?
Code Red is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Change Log or Code Red?
The Change Log and Code Red are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The Change Log or Code Red have ads?
Neither The Change Log nor Code Red shows ads.

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