MidLife vs Vela

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.

Vela helps you track perimenopause symptoms in seconds, notice patterns in your own data, and prepare for more focused conversations with your doctor. Perimenopause can feel confusing: sleep changes, mood shifts, hot flashes, fatigue, cycle changes, brain fog, and symptoms that come and go. Vela gives you a calm place to record what you notice and turn scattered days into a clearer personal summary. What you can do with Vela: • Log symptoms, mood, energy, sleep, triggers, notes, and period context • See your recent history and longer-term patterns • Prepare a doctor-ready summary for appointments • Track what changed without needing an account • Keep your health notes organized on your device Vela is designed for reflection and preparation, not diagnosis. Your logs can help you remember what happened, spot patterns you may want to discuss, and walk into appointments with a clearer picture of your experience. Vela Premium unlocks longer history, deeper insights, appointment prep, and doctor-ready report exports. Vela is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms, treatment decisions, or urgent concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/