PeriMeno vs Aster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PeriMeno
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PeriMeno is a private symptom tracker for perimenopause and menopause. It helps you log what is happening in your body, notice simple patterns, and prepare clearer notes for clinician conversations. Built for days when brain fog, fatigue, sleep changes, mood swings, hot flashes, or irregular cycles make tracking feel harder, PeriMeno keeps the experience calm and quick. IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER PeriMeno is intended for informational and personal tracking purposes only and is not a medical device. The app does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns, symptoms, treatment decisions, or health conditions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical care because of information provided by this app. Medical information within the app is based on publicly available educational resources, including guidance from: ⢠The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) https://www.menopause.org ⢠National Institute on Aging (NIA) https://www.nia.nih.gov ⢠NHS https://www.nhs.uk ⢠Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org Key features: - Daily symptom logging with severity, notes, and impact ratings - Brain Fog Mode for faster check-ins on difficult days - Cycle, medication, supplement, trigger, and symptom tracking - Entry history with detail, edit, and delete flows - Simple local insights to help you review recent patterns - Doctor-ready reports for personal tracking and appointment preparation - Optional Health access education and privacy-first settings - Premium tools for deeper reports, longer history, and advanced preparation Privacy-first by design: - No account required - No ads - No third-party analytics - No developer server for core tracking data - Your symptom and health-adjacent entries stay on your device by default PeriMeno is intended for personal tracking and discussion support. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, prevent disease, or replace professional medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://letstalkmenopause.org/privacy-policy/
Aster
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Aster helps you make sense of perimenopause and menopause. Log your symptoms in seconds, connect Apple Health, and turn months of data into clear patterns you can share with your doctor. WHY ASTER ⢠Built for the transition years (ages 35 to 55), not just period tracking ⢠Log 24 menopause-specific symptoms with severity in under 30 seconds ⢠Syncs sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, steps, weight and cycle data from Apple Health, with no retyping ⢠100% on-device. Your health data never leaves your phone. TRACK WHAT MATTERS ⢠Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain and more ⢠Daily mood, energy and lifestyle tags (caffeine, alcohol, exercise, stress) ⢠HRT, medication and waist measurements ⢠A calendar history of every day PREMIUM INSIGHTS ⢠Symptom Burden score with a clear severity band and monthly trend ⢠Severity heatmap and time-of-day patterns ⢠Personal patterns: how sleep, HRV and activity are associated with your symptoms ⢠Cycle insights with a next-period window and transition cues ⢠A before-and-after view comparing your symptoms around HRT changes ⢠One-tap Doctor Report PDF for your next appointment PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is computed on your device. No accounts, no servers, no ads, and your data is never sold. Aster is a wellness and tracking app. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice or a diagnosis. Always consult a qualified clinician about your health. ASTER PREMIUM Unlocks insights, correlations and the doctor report. ⢠Monthly: $7.99 ⢠Annual: $49.99, with a 30-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.velorahealth.io/aster/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.velorahealth.io/aster/privacy
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Verdict
PeriMeno and Aster are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā 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
Both are free to download. PeriMeno sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Aster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PeriMeno | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | lian chong nui | Ngo Pham Huy |
In-app purchases
PeriMeno
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$69.991 Year
- PeriMeno Lifetime Premium$139.99
Aster
- Aster Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Aster Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year






