Comparison

Aster vs MenopauseCompass

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

Head to head
About

Aster

Features
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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 β€’ Built for the transition years (ages 35 to 55), not just period tracking β€’ Log 24 menopause-specific symptoms with severity in under 30 seconds β€’ Syncs sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, steps, weight and cycle data from Apple Health, with no retyping β€’ 100% on-device. Your health data never leaves your phone. TRACK WHAT MATTERS β€’ Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain and more β€’ Daily mood, energy and lifestyle tags (caffeine, alcohol, exercise, stress) β€’ HRT, medication and waist measurements β€’ A calendar history of every day PREMIUM INSIGHTS β€’ Symptom Burden score with a clear severity band and monthly trend β€’ Severity heatmap and time-of-day patterns β€’ Personal patterns: how sleep, HRV and activity are associated with your symptoms β€’ Cycle insights with a next-period window and transition cues β€’ A before-and-after view comparing your symptoms around HRT changes β€’ 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. β€’ Monthly: $7.99 β€’ 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

About

MenopauseCompass

Features
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Navigate menopause with clarity, not confusion. Menopause Compass is the first decision-support app that helps you track your symptoms, understand your body, and weigh the real pros and cons of estrogen therapyβ€”based on your personal health data. Why guess when you can know? Β· Track 40+ symptoms – Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, sleep disturbances, joint pain, and more. Log daily severity in under 30 seconds. Β· Get your personalized Estrogen Balance Sheet – A visual, evidence-based summary showing your potential benefits vs. risks, with clinical guidelines baked in. See what applies to you. Β· AI-powered correlations – Discover what actually triggers your symptoms. "Your hot flashes peak 2 hours after caffeine" or "Sleep quality improves 40% on days you walk 20+ minutes." Β· Connect your health history – Periods, hormone tests (FSH/E3G), HRT use, supplements, family history, and uterus status. All in one place. Β· Lifestyle toolkit – Curated CBT exercises, nutrition tips, and pelvic floor training based on your top symptoms. Small changes, big impact. Β· Shareable Doctor's Report – Generate a 1-page PDF to walk into your gynecologist appointment with confidence. No more forgetting what to ask. Estrogen therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether you're considering HRT, exploring alternatives, or just starting perimenopause, Menopause Compass gives you the clarity to have informed, empowered conversations with your healthcare provider. Privacy-first. All your data stays on your device. No sharing without your explicit consent. Your health journey is yours alone. What users are saying: "This app changed how I talk to my doctor. I finally felt heard." β€” Sarah, 52 "I had no idea caffeine was triggering my night sweats. Game changer." β€” Maria, 4

Screenshots

Aster4 screens
MenopauseCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MenopauseCompass at none against Aster's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Aster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MenopauseCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Aster versus MenopauseCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterMenopauseCompass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB48 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNgo Pham HuyVASAN H DESHIKACHAR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aster

Subscriptions2
  • Aster Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Aster Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
None

MenopauseCompass

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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