Ember vs PeriWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Ember
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Your body is changing. Ember helps you understand how. Track 15 wellness markers daily ā from sleep quality and energy levels to hot flashes and mood ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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.
PeriWise
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PeriWise is a private companion for perimenopause and menopause. Track how you actually feel ā hot flushes, sleep, mood, brain fog, joint pain and more ā and watch the patterns emerge over weeks and months. When you next see your doctor, bring a clear PDF summary instead of trying to remember. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR IPHONE No account. No sign-up. No server. No tracking. No ads. Your entries live in an encrypted database on your device, and PeriWise has no way to read them. WHAT YOU CAN DO ⢠Log symptoms in seconds, with the six that matter most to you on the home screen ⢠Track your cycle ā period days on the calendar, and an estimate of when the next may start ⢠Record medication and supplements, with reminders scheduled on device ⢠Note measurements including weight, blood pressure and blood sugar ⢠Connect your Oura Ring or Apple Watch ā nightly temperature, sleep, heart rate and stress land on the same charts as your symptoms ⢠See trends and connections across symptoms, sleep and mood ⢠Read plain-language guidance on what is happening and why ⢠Create a doctor-ready PDF report ā always free ⢠Log from your Apple Watch when your iPhone is not to hand ⢠Lock the app with Face ID ⢠Export and import your data if you change device ABOUT THE CYCLE ESTIMATE Perimenopausal cycles are irregular by nature. The estimate is for orientation only. It is not a contraceptive method and must not be used to prevent or plan a pregnancy. SUBSCRIPTION PeriWise is free to download ā and logging is free forever: symptoms, cycle, medications, measurements, Apple Health and Oura sync, and the doctor-ready PDF report. PeriWise Premium, ā¬1.49 per month or the equivalent in your local currency, unlocks personal insights and the 30- and 90-day trend views. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.peri-wise.app/data-security Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PeriWise is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ember at weekly against PeriWise's every 2 weeks. PeriWise's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ember sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PeriWise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ember ships an update weekly, PeriWise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ember | PeriWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AppConsult | IP Strategy UG (Haftungsbeschrankt) |
In-app purchases
Ember
- Ember Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Ember Premium Annual$9.991 Year
- Ember Premium Lifetime$29.99
PeriWise
- PeriWise Premium$0.991 Month








