Comparison

MidLife vs Menopause Tracker

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.

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Menopause Tracker

Features
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Hot flashes, poor sleep or brain fog? Track your menopause symptoms, see how your recorded symptoms change over time and arrive at your next doctor appointment prepared. LOG YOUR SYMPTOMS IN SECONDS • Choose the symptoms you want to track • Record intensity: mild, moderate or severe • Add a note or mark a symptom-free day • Personalise your symptom list and add your own symptoms SEE CHANGES OVER TIME • See how many days you recorded each symptom • Compare frequency and average intensity with the previous period • View your recorded days in a calendar • Read a clear summary of your entries with Premium PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT • Create an easy-to-read PDF report with Premium • Choose the date range and symptoms to include • Decide whether to include your private notes • Share or print your report directly from the app YOUR ENTRIES STAY ON YOUR IPHONE No account, no sign-up, no ads and no tracking. Your entries are stored locally. Export your data as JSON or delete it at any time. Premium also lets you protect your diary with Face ID. A DIARY THAT FITS YOUR DAY Choose your colour theme and set a daily reminder for a time that suits you. FREE AND PREMIUM Daily check-ins, custom symptoms, reminders and the 7-day overview are free. Premium adds the 30-day overview, custom date ranges, text summaries, PDF reports and Face ID protection. Premium is available as an annual or monthly subscription. Eligible customers can try the annual plan free for 7 days. Your offer and price are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled at any time in your iPhone Settings. IMPORTANT This app is a personal diary for perimenopause and menopause. It does not diagnose conditions, recommend treatment or replace medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://stgventures.de/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MidLife4 screens
Menopause Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MidLife at every 2 days against Menopause Tracker's every 11 days. On price, ads, 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. MidLife sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Menopause Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MidLife ships an update every 2 days, Menopause Tracker every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MidLife versus Menopause Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidLifeMenopause Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTobias HalbeiSTG Ventures GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MidLife

One-time1
  • MidLife Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Menopause Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MidLife free?
MidLife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Menopause Tracker free?
Menopause Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MidLife or Menopause Tracker have ads?
Neither MidLife nor Menopause Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MidLife or Menopause Tracker?
MidLife ships an update every 2 days, and Menopause Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, MidLife was updated on October 25, 2026 and Menopause Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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