Comparison

Ember vs Second Spring

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

Head to head
About

Ember

Features
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Your body is changing. Ember helps you understand how. Track 15 wellness markers daily — from sleep quality and energy levels to hot flashes and mood — and watch patterns emerge over time. Ember uses on-device AI to surface insights about your wellness journey, helping you understand your body's unique rhythms during perimenopause and beyond. DAILY CHECK-IN Log how you feel in under a minute. Track only the markers that matter to you — Ember adapts to your experience. Rate your sleep, energy, mood, and more with simple, intuitive controls. SMART INSIGHTS Ember's AI runs entirely on your device, analyzing your patterns to surface meaningful connections. Notice trends you might miss — like how sleep quality affects your energy, or how your markers shift week to week. VISUAL TIMELINE See your wellness journey at a glance. Beautiful charts show how your markers change over 7 days, 30 days, or longer. Spot patterns, celebrate improvements, and share progress with your healthcare provider. GP-READY REPORTS Export professional PDF reports to bring to your doctor. Clear data helps you have better conversations about your wellness and get the support you need. PRIVACY FIRST All AI processing happens on your iPhone. Your wellness data never leaves your device — no cloud, no servers, no third parties. Your body, your data, your control. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • Hot flashes (frequency & intensity) • Night sweats • Sleep quality • Energy levels • Mood • Anxiety • Brain fog • Joint discomfort • Headaches • Bloating • And more... DESIGNED FOR YOUR JOURNEY Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, Ember adapts to your stage. Set up in seconds, check in daily, and let the insights come to you. Ember is a wellness app. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions.

About

Second Spring

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Second Spring brings a 700-year-old practice to the menopause transition — tai chi designed for hot flashes, sleep, mood, bone health, and pelvic care. In Chinese medicine, menopause is called the Second Spring — a renaissance, not a decline. This app brings that philosophy into daily practice: short sessions you can keep, with video instruction for every exercise. ā—† 40 TAI CHI EXERCISES Eight categories, each addressing a specific menopause concern: • Cooling (Hot Flash Relief) — Cooling Breath, Water Hands, Rising Moon, Shade of Tree, Silk Fan • Grounding — Root Stance, Mountain Pose, Embracing Tree, Sinking Roots, Tree in Wind • Hip & Pelvic — Hip Circles, Pelvic Rocks, Seated Butterfly, Hip Swing Flow, Pelvic Floor with Breath • Spine & Core — Spine Spiral, Cloud Hands, Silver Cord, Gentle Twists, Vertical Breath • Weight-Bearing (Bone Density) — Horse Stance Hold, Bow Stance Hold, Step & Hold, Dragon Steps, Iron Feet • Breath & Calm — Dantian Breath, Cooling Exhale 4-8, Heart-Center Breath, Moon Breath, Three-Part Breath • Flow & Vitality — Cloud Hands Flow, White Crane, Wild Horse, Sunrise Sequence • Evening & Restorative — Settling Down, Moon Salutation, Seated Restorative, Closing with Gratitude ā—† 8 DAILY ROUTINES • Hot Flash Relief — 5 minutes to cool and settle when a hot flash rises • Morning Vitality — wake the body, move the breath, set the day • Evening Settle — unwind the day with gentle restorative movement • Sleep Prep — slow the breath, soften the body, invite sleep • Mood Reset — ground when the day feels bigger than you do • Pelvic & Hip Care — mobility, softness, attention to the pelvic floor • Bone Builder — weight-bearing tai chi for lifelong bone strength • Full Body 15 — a complete session ā—† 5 GUIDED PROGRAMS • Second Spring Foundations (14 days) — the essential practice, one idea per day • Reclaim Sleep (21 days) — nightly tai chi for better rest • Cool & Calm (14 days) — daily cooling for hot flashes and anxious days • Stronger Bones (28 days) — weight-bearing tai chi for lifelong bone health • Hips & Heart (21 days) — open the hips, soften the heart ā—† FOR PERIMENOPAUSE, MENOPAUSE, AND POSTMENOPAUSE The journey lasts years. The practice adapts. Seated options throughout — for low-energy days. ā—† SECOND SPRING PREMIUM Second Spring requires a subscription after a 7-day free trial. Your subscription unlocks: • All 40 tai chi exercises • All 8 daily routines • All 5 structured programs • Progress tracking and streaks • New exercises and programs added regularly Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ā—† BACKED BY RESEARCH • 25% fewer hot flashes in regular practitioners (Maturitas, 2018) • Significant sleep quality improvements in 12 weeks (Menopause Journal, 2020) • Evidence for preserving postmenopausal bone density (Osteoporosis International) — Privacy Policy: https://www.easytech-agency.net/privacy/second-spring Terms of Use: https://www.easytech-agency.net/terms/second-spring Contact: contact@easytech-agency.net

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
Second Spring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ember at none against Second Spring's shown. Ember also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). Second Spring's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Second Spring sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update weekly, Second Spring monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Ember versus Second Spring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberSecond Spring
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppConsultAlexis Raimbault

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ember Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ember Premium Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Second Spring

Subscriptions2
  • Second Spring Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Second Spring Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Spring free?
Second Spring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember or Second Spring have ads?
Second Spring shows ads; Ember does not.
Which is updated more often, Ember or Second Spring?
Ember ships an update weekly, and Second Spring monthly. Most recently, Ember was updated on September 2, 2026 and Second Spring on September 16, 2026.

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