Comparison

MidLife vs Perivia

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

Head to head
About

MidLife

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The first menopause symptom tracker built privacy-first for iOS — no account, no cloud, no subscription. Designed for the irregular cycles of perimenopause (21–60 days), not 28-day textbook assumptions. Track 32 menopause symptoms, HRT and medications, and generate doctor-ready PDF reports — all on your iPhone. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • 32 menopause symptoms across 6 categories: vasomotor (hot flashes, night sweats), sleep, mood and cognition (brain fog, anxiety), physical (joint pain, fatigue), genitourinary, skin and hair • Irregular cycles with variability analysis — no fertility predictions, no pressure • HRT and medications with local-only reminders and adherence tracking • Triggers like stress, alcohol, sleep, caffeine, exercise WHY MIDLIFE • Privacy as a product. Everything stays on your iPhone. App Privacy Label: "Data Not Collected." • Designed for perimenopause and menopause, not as an afterthought to period tracking • Doctor-ready PDF reports — generated on-device, share via email, Messages, or AirDrop • On-device AI summaries powered by Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro and later), with graceful fallback on older devices. No external AI providers. No data sent to OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. • Apple-native: SwiftUI, SwiftData, Home Screen Widget, App Intents, Siri Shortcuts • Fully localized in English and German FREE FOREVER • Track up to 7 different symptoms • 30 days of history • Frequency chart and top-symptoms list • 1-month calendar heatmap • Full cycle tracking UNLOCK MIDLIFE PRO (one-time €19.99 — no subscription) • All 32 menopause symptoms, unlimited tracking • Unlimited history, 6-month heatmap • HRT and medication tracker with reminders • Doctor-ready PDF reports • On-device AI summaries • Trigger correlations and time-of-day heatmaps • Export your data as JSON or CSV DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE MidLife is built for women who want to understand what their body is telling them. No frills. No ads. Just a tool that does its job. Inspired aesthetically by Things 3, Bear app, and editorial magazines. Calm. Quiet. No streaks, no shame, no gamification. PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY • No account creation • No cloud, no servers • No analytics, no tracking pixels, no third-party SDKs • Privacy Manifest included • Open privacy policy in plain language NEW IN 1.1 • Siri Shortcuts for logging symptoms, starting a period, and opening today's insights — works in Spotlight, on the Lock Screen, and via "Hey Siri" • Polished review experience Made by a solo indie developer in Germany. Built because my mother told three doctors about her symptoms and was told "just stress, exercise more." She needed data. Millions of women do. Disclaimer: MidLife is not a medical device. The app does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions regarding menopause or any health concern.

About

Perivia

Track menopause symptoms, mood, sleep, and medications with AI-driven insights. Generate doctor-ready reports to understand your health patterns. Adapts to perimenopause, postmenopause, and beyond.

Highlights
  • Log 30+ menopause symptoms
  • AI-powered pattern analysis
  • Medication and HRT reminders
  • Doctor-ready PDF reports
  • Stage-adaptive tracking
  • Secure and private data
Features
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Menopause is not a mystery. With the right data, you can see what's happening — and why. Perivia is a menopause tracker built around your patterns, not generic advice. Log symptoms in under 60 seconds. Get AI insights from your own data. Bring a doctor-ready report to every appointment. LOG IN UNDER 60 SECONDS Track mood, sleep, energy, and hot flashes from the home screen. No forms. No friction. Tap once — it saves instantly. 30 SYMPTOMS. ALL IN ONE PLACE. From hot flashes and night sweats to brain fog, joint pain, anxiety, and vaginal dryness — Perivia covers every symptom of the menopause transition. Log intensity and time of day to build a complete picture. AI INSIGHTS POWERED BY YOUR DATA After 7 days of tracking, Perivia's AI analyzes your logs and finds real patterns — like alcohol increasing hot flash frequency, or poor sleep correlating with mood dips. Verified correlations from your own data, explained in plain language. HRT & MEDICATION REMINDERS Log every medication with dosage and frequency. Perivia notifies you when it's time and keeps your medications alongside your symptom logs — so your full picture is always in one place. DOCTOR-READY PDF EXPORT Generate a detailed health report in seconds. Symptom trends, lifestyle patterns, AI-identified correlations — everything your doctor needs, in one clear document. BUILT FOR EVERY STAGE Perimenopause with irregular cycles? Past the 12-month milestone? Well into postmenopause? Perivia adapts its language and focus to your stage — period tracking for perimenopause, bleeding alerts for postmenopause, long-term wellness patterns for post-menopause. YOUR PRIVACY, ALWAYS Your health data is encrypted, stored securely, and never sold. AI insights are generated on-demand using your data only. Export or delete your data at any time. PERIVIA PREMIUM Unlock unlimited AI insights, full symptom history, correlation heatmaps, and doctor PDF reports. Perivia is a wellness tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. PERIVIA PREMIUM Enjoy 14 days free when you first open the app. Unlock unlimited AI insights, full symptom history, correlation heatmaps, and doctor PDF reports. Terms of Use: https://perivia.app/terms.html

Screenshots

MidLife4 screens
Perivia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MidLife at every 2 days against Perivia's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MidLife sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Perivia 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

MidLife ships an update every 2 days, Perivia every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MidLife versus Perivia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidLifePerivia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTobias HalbeiRM Digital Enterprise LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MidLife

One-time1
  • MidLife Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Perivia

Subscriptions2
  • Perivia Premium$3.991 Month
  • Perivia Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MidLife free?
MidLife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perivia free?
Perivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MidLife or Perivia have ads?
Neither MidLife nor Perivia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MidLife or Perivia?
MidLife ships an update every 2 days, and Perivia every 11 days. Most recently, MidLife was updated on October 18, 2026 and Perivia on October 18, 2026.

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