Comparison

Perimenopause Tracker + vs Pause Meno

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

Head to head
About

Perimenopause Tracker +

Features
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Built only for perimenopause and menopause, with no fertility or pregnancy features. Log hot flashes, night sweats, sleep, mood and HRT in seconds, see what's driving your symptoms, and bring a clear report to your next appointment. No ads. No account. Your data stays on your phone. LOG IN SECONDS • One-tap quick log for your most frequent symptoms • Log several symptoms at once, each with a 1–5 severity • "Repeat yesterday" for routines you do every day • Add a note to any day 34+ PERIMENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS • Hot flashes, night sweats & palpitations • Sleep: insomnia, waking at 3am, night waking • Mood: anxiety, irritability, low mood, mood swings • Brain fog, memory lapses & fatigue • Joint & muscle aches, headaches, bloating • Vaginal dryness, low libido, urinary changes • Hair, skin & weight changes • Add your own symptoms and pin your favorites HRT, MEDICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTS • Log estrogen (patch, gel, spray, pill), progesterone, testosterone and vaginal estrogen • Record dose, start date and dose changes • Track non-hormonal medications, vitamins and supplements IRREGULAR PERIODS? WE GET IT. • Log periods, flow, spotting and breakthrough bleeding • Spotting doesn't restart your cycle • See days since your last period and your recent cycle lengths • A gentle 12-month milestone when you reach it • Hide period tracking if you no longer need it YOUR PATTERNS, CLEARLY • Calendar and trend charts of your symptoms • Most frequent and most severe symptoms • Free 7-day insights PRO • Doctor-ready PDF report covering up to a year of logs, with your questions for the doctor • Is your HRT working? Before & after comparison of your symptoms • Personal pattern cards: worst days, likely triggers, what helps • Full history: 30 days, 90 days, 1 year and all time • HRT & medication reminders, including patch and gel schedules PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or sign-up • Logs are stored on your device and work offline • Export your data anytime Disclaimer: This app is for personal tracking and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about medical concerns or decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sight35.com/privacy-policy/

About

Pause Meno

Features
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Too many women are told "that's just part of getting older." Pause Meno helps you get taken seriously by turning what you're feeling into clear, credible data you can hand your doctor. LOG YOUR DAY IN SECONDS • Tap once every time a hot flash hits that's it • Quick chips for sleep problems, mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, joint aches, and 12 more symptoms • Optional mood, sleep, and energy sliders • Night sweats, period and flow, triggers like alcohol or caffeine, and notes all optional • A gentle daily reminder if you want one (off by default) BUILT FOR IRREGULAR CYCLES Perimenopause cycles are unpredictable Pause Meno expects that. Log skipped, late, or surprise periods easily and see how much your cycle length is actually varying. SEE YOUR PATTERNS • A monthly heatmap shows your heavier and lighter stretches at a glance • Hot flash trends by week and month • Your top symptoms, ranked by how often they show up WALK IN WITH DATA (PRO) • A clean, doctor ready PDF: symptom frequency and severity, hot flash counts, cycle history and variability, current treatments, and notable patterns • Insights: symptom trends over time and what tends to go with your hot flashes • Treatment tracking: see your symptoms before vs. after starting HRT, a supplement, or a lifestyle change • Optional Apple Health context (read-only): sleep and heart rate alongside your logs • Custom symptoms 100% PRIVATE FOR REAL • No account. No login. No cloud. • Everything stays on your device, encrypted at rest • Optional Face ID lock and an app switcher privacy screen • No ads, no analytics, no tracking the only connection the app ever makes is to Apple for optional purchases • Export or permanently delete all of your data anytime FREE VS. PRO Logging is free forever unlimited daily logging, hot flash tally, history, heatmap calendar, and weekly/monthly summaries. Pause Meno Pro unlocks Insights, treatment comparisons, Apple Health context, doctor report PDFs, and custom symptoms: • Monthly: $1.99 • Annual: $12.99 (best value) • Lifetime: $24.99 one time Subscriptions are billed to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://thrasherapps.com/pausemeno/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thrasherapps.com/pausemeno/privacy.html Pause Meno is a personal tracking tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

Perimenopause Tracker +4 screens
Pause Meno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pause Meno at none against Perimenopause Tracker +'s shown. Perimenopause Tracker +'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. Perimenopause Tracker + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pause Meno sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Perimenopause Tracker + versus Pause Meno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerimenopause Tracker +Pause Meno
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB2 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperErdem KaraChris Thrasher

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Perimenopause Tracker +

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Pause Meno

Subscriptions2
  • Pause Meno Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pause Meno Pro (Annual)$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pause Meno Pro — Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Perimenopause Tracker + free?
Perimenopause Tracker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pause Meno free?
Pause Meno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Perimenopause Tracker + or Pause Meno have ads?
Perimenopause Tracker + shows ads; Pause Meno does not.

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