Comparison

Meno vs Aster

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

Head to head
About

Meno

Features
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Meno Health Tracker helps you understand and manage your perimenopause journey — privately, quickly, and on your own terms. KEY FEATURES: • Log 30+ symptoms in seconds — tap, rate severity (1–5), done • Track triggers like caffeine, stress, poor sleep, and weather • Flexible period tracking — accepts any cycle length (yes, even 2-day or 60-day cycles) • Beautiful heatmap calendar shows your symptom patterns at a glance • Trend charts for 7 days, 30 days, or 3 months • Export PDF reports to share with your doctor • Add your own custom symptoms and triggers • Daily reminder notifications • Beautiful "Good Day" tracking to celebrate the wins WHY WOMEN LOVE IT: • No account required — download and start tracking immediately • Your health data is 100% offline — it stays on your phone • Free, supported by ads — but advertisers never see your health data • Built specifically for perimenopause, not a generic period tracker Designed for women 40–55 experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, mood swings, insomnia, joint pain, anxiety, and more. Your health data is deeply personal. It should stay that way. Privacy Policy: All health data is stored locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or share it. The app is free and displays ads via Google AdMob, which has no access to anything you log.

About

Aster

Features
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Aster helps you make sense of perimenopause and menopause. Log your symptoms in seconds, connect Apple Health, and turn months of data into clear patterns you can share with your doctor. WHY ASTER • Built for the transition years (ages 35 to 55), not just period tracking • Log 24 menopause-specific symptoms with severity in under 30 seconds • Syncs sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, steps, weight and cycle data from Apple Health, with no retyping • 100% on-device. Your health data never leaves your phone. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain and more • Daily mood, energy and lifestyle tags (caffeine, alcohol, exercise, stress) • HRT, medication and waist measurements • A calendar history of every day PREMIUM INSIGHTS • Symptom Burden score with a clear severity band and monthly trend • Severity heatmap and time-of-day patterns • Personal patterns: how sleep, HRV and activity are associated with your symptoms • Cycle insights with a next-period window and transition cues • A before-and-after view comparing your symptoms around HRT changes • One-tap Doctor Report PDF for your next appointment PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is computed on your device. No accounts, no servers, no ads, and your data is never sold. Aster is a wellness and tracking app. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice or a diagnosis. Always consult a qualified clinician about your health. ASTER PREMIUM Unlocks insights, correlations and the doctor report. • Monthly: $7.99 • Annual: $49.99, with a 30-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.velorahealth.io/aster/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.velorahealth.io/aster/privacy

Screenshots

Meno4 screens
Aster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meno at none against Aster's 2. Aster's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Aster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Meno asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meno ships an update every 4 months, Aster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Meno versus Aster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenoAster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDuong Nguyen HuuNgo Pham Huy

In-app purchases

None

Meno

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aster

Subscriptions2
  • Aster Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Aster Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Meno free?
Meno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aster free?
Aster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meno or Aster have ads?
Meno shows ads; Aster does not.
Which is updated more often, Meno or Aster?
Meno ships an update every 4 months, and Aster every 2 months. Most recently, Meno was updated on September 21, 2026 and Aster on September 13, 2026.

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