Comparison

SymptomLog 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

SymptomLog

Features
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Log every symptom, flare, medication, and trigger in under 5 seconds — no setup overwhelm, no freezing, no blank screen when you feel worst. Built for lupus, fibromyalgia, CFS, POTS, endometriosis, and all autoimmune conditions. Analytics show your trigger patterns and help you prepare for appointments. Track sleep alongside symptoms. Export a full health timeline to share with your doctor. Not just a diary — an analytical engine that works on your worst days. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQdEtKDnCjuEDWelsB_wM-TjZAkXYh9ySPqfApocJcf4VjOaZX7NLnHqF0K46oGEhyfIsls3yvEDiPN/pub

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

SymptomLog4 screens
Pause Meno4 screens

Verdict

The call

SymptomLog and Pause Meno are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SymptomLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SymptomLog versus Pause Meno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptomLogPause Meno
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSajith Lal m kChris Thrasher

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SymptomLog

Subscriptions2
  • SymptomLog Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SymptomLog Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SymptomLog Lifetime$24.99
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 SymptomLog free?
SymptomLog 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 SymptomLog or Pause Meno have ads?
Neither SymptomLog nor Pause Meno shows ads.

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