Comparison

DD vs Menova

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

Head to head
About

DD

A private wellness companion for veterans managing PTSD and using cannabis. It offers daily symptom tracking, cannabis session logging, and evidence-based coping tools. All data stays on your device, with no accounts or ads.

Highlights
  • Daily PTSD symptom check-ins
  • Cannabis session logging
  • Personalized insights and charts
  • Evidence-based coping tools
  • Tolerance break tracker
  • Direct access to Veterans Crisis Line
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DD420 is a private wellness companion for veterans managing PTSD who also use cannabis for symptom relief. No judgment. No politics. Just tools. Your data never leaves your device. No accounts. No ads. No one is watching. DAILY CHECK-IN Track your PTSD symptoms using the same four clusters the VA uses — Intrusion, Avoidance, Mood & Thinking, and Alertness — in a guided, one-step-at-a-time flow built to feel less overwhelming. Rate each area honestly, log your mood and sleep, and note what triggered you. Takes less than two minutes, and your progress saves automatically if you get interrupted. Over time, your check-ins build a picture of how you're actually doing — not how you think you're doing. CANNABIS SESSION LOG Log each session with strain, method, THC and CBD content, timing, and — most importantly — why you used it and whether it helped. Select from 12 veteran-specific conditions including PTSD symptoms, chronic pain, sleep and insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, hyperarousal, and more. Each condition has its own curated list of effects to track. You'll start to see which strains, methods, and dosages actually move the needle for your specific symptoms. INSIGHTS Charts built from your own data. See your symptom severity trend over time, which PTSD clusters affect you most, how sleep quality relates to your symptom scores, how cannabis use correlates with next-day symptoms, and which conditions you use most. The more you log, the clearer the patterns become. COPING TOOLS Evidence-based tools organized by what you need right now. Breathing exercises, grounding techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, sleep visualization, and urge surfing — available any time, no subscription required. TOLERANCE BREAK TRACKER Set a break goal, track your progress day by day, and get coping prompts for cravings. Includes plain-language education on what tolerance is and what to expect during a break. 100% FREE Every feature in DD420 is free. Always. No subscriptions, no locked features, no paywalls. If you want to support development, an optional one-time tip ("Buy Me a Bag") is available in Settings — never required. BUILT FOR VETERANS Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1 — call or text directly from the app, one tap, any time. Chat: veteranscrisisline.net DD420 is not affiliated with the VA or DoD. It is not a medical app and does not diagnose or treat any condition. All data is stored on your device only.

About

Menova

Features
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Understand your menopause journey, one tap at a time. Menova makes it simple to track hot flashes, night sweats, and the everyday symptoms of perimenopause and menopause — so you can see your patterns clearly and share them with your doctor. Whether you're just noticing changes or deep into the transition, Menova turns scattered moments into insights you can actually use. LOG IN SECONDS One tap records a hot flash. Add intensity in a moment. No lengthy forms, no friction — just fast, honest tracking that fits into a busy day. SEE YOUR PATTERNS Trends and charts reveal when symptoms peak, how often they happen, and whether things are shifting over time. An insights engine surfaces what's easy to miss day to day. DAILY CHECK-INS A quick daily check-in captures symptoms, mood, and cycle details, building a fuller picture of how you're really doing. STAY ON TOP OF MEDICATIONS Track medications and HRT, set reminders so you never miss a dose, and see them overlaid on your symptom trends to understand what's working. DOCTOR-READY REPORTS Generate a clean, shareable PDF summary of your symptoms and history — everything you need to make the most of a short appointment. WEEKLY REFLECTION Gentle weekly prompts help you step back and notice the bigger picture, on a schedule you choose. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Menova is local-first: your information lives on your phone. Optional secure cloud sync keeps things backed up and available across devices when you want it — never sold, never used for ads. BUILT FOR HOW YOU LIVE Dark mode, customizable reminders, and a calm, uncluttered design that respects your time and your privacy. Menopause is different for everyone. Menova helps you understand your experience — clearly, privately, and on your terms. Menova is a symptom-tracking tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about your health.

Screenshots

DD4 screens
Menova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Menova at none against DD's 3. Menova also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. DD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Menova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DD versus Menova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDDMenova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShawn WrightKAMILLE MARGARET KEMP

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DD

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Lunch Tip$4.99
  • Hero Tip$9.99
None

Menova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DD free?
DD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Menova free?
Menova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DD or Menova have ads?
Neither DD nor Menova shows ads.

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