Comparison

MidTide vs CycleNote

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

Head to head
About

MidTide

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Track your perimenopause symptoms, connect with peers who get it, and see your patterns over time. MidTide is a self-tracking and peer-support app. It is not a medical service and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have ever searched "is this perimenopause?" at 2am, this app was built for you. Perimenopause can start in your mid-30s and last a decade or more. It brings 34+ possible symptoms, from brain fog and night sweats to anxiety and joint pain. Most women go years without a clear answer. Doctors get an average of zero hours of menopause training in medical school. Friends and family often have no idea what you are going through. MidTide gives you two things nobody else does: a clear picture of your own patterns, and people who actually understand. DAILY CHECK-INS Log your mood, energy, sleep, activity, symptoms, caffeine, alcohol, and period in under 60 seconds. Go back and fill in yesterday or the day before if you forgot. Build streaks and watch your data turn into something useful. PATTERN DETECTION Your dashboard shows your Mood and Cycle Timeline, top symptoms, activity impact, and data-driven pattern insights. See how your sleep connects to your symptoms. Notice whether caffeine or alcohol affects your nights. Track your period alongside everything else. PEERMATCH Get matched with women based on shared symptoms, perimenopause stage, goals, and location. No public profiles. No social media dynamics. Just private conversations with someone who gets it. COMMUNITY ROOMS Six topic rooms: Sleep Support, Hot Flashes, HRT Talk, Mood and Anxiety, Staying Active, and Nutrition and Diet. Drop in when you need to talk. No algorithms, no feeds, no followers. 25 ARTICLES Written for real questions, not medical jargon. Topics include HRT, brain fog, sleep, anxiety, supplements, when to see a doctor, and how to talk to your partner about what you are experiencing. MEDICATION TRACKING Keep a log of your medications, supplements, and natural remedies with dosage and frequency. Export a PDF report to bring to your next doctor's appointment. SAFETY AND PRIVACY Report and block users. Community guidelines enforced during onboarding. Email verification required. No public profiles. Your health data is never shared with third parties, insurers, employers, or advertisers. PRICING Free: daily check-ins, community rooms, articles, medication tracking, and basic dashboard. Optional subscription ($3.99/month or $39.99/year): PeerMatch, full dashboard with pattern insights, PDF medication reports, and backdated check-ins. Important: MidTide is designed for self-tracking and peer support. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. The symptom patterns, dashboard insights, and articles in MidTide are for informational purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services. Always talk to your doctor before making decisions about hormone therapy, medications, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://mid-tide.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mid-tide.app/privacy.html

About

CycleNote

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Track, understand, and observe your menopause and PMS symptoms β€” privately, with zero cloud exposure. CycleNote gives you a daily check-in for hot flashes, sleep quality, mood, energy, headaches, and anxiety. Log in under a minute. See 14-day trend charts to spot your patterns. Export your data anytime. Everything stays on your device. No account required. No data is ever sent to a server. CycleNote is a self-tracking and observation tool only β€” not medical advice, not a diagnostic tool. CycleNote Pro β€’ All 6 symptoms (free: hot flash, sleep, mood) β€’ Trend reports over time β€’ Export your data β€’ No ads Subscription options: monthly, yearly, or lifetime. Cancel anytime. Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before renewal. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3850e18e994381bea6bafe20d17765df Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MidTide4 screens
CycleNote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MidTide at none against CycleNote's shown. MidTide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. MidTide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CycleNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MidTide ships an update fortnightly, CycleNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MidTide versus CycleNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidTideCycleNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeatrice CompagnonRIVERSHIP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MidTide

Subscriptions2
  • MidTide Premium$3.991 Month
  • MidTide Premium Annual$39.991 Year
2 purchases

CycleNote

Subscriptions2
  • CycleNote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • CycleNote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MidTide free?
MidTide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CycleNote free?
CycleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MidTide or CycleNote have ads?
CycleNote shows ads; MidTide does not.
Which is updated more often, MidTide or CycleNote?
MidTide ships an update fortnightly, and CycleNote weekly. Most recently, MidTide was updated on October 8, 2026 and CycleNote on October 12, 2026.

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