Aster vs MenopauseCompass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 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
MenopauseCompass
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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 therapyβbased on your personal health data. Why guess when you can know? Β· Track 40+ symptoms β 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 β 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 β 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 β Periods, hormone tests (FSH/E3G), HRT use, supplements, family history, and uterus status. All in one place. Β· Lifestyle toolkit β Curated CBT exercises, nutrition tips, and pelvic floor training based on your top symptoms. Small changes, big impact. Β· Shareable Doctor's Report β 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Aster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MenopauseCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Aster | MenopauseCompass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ngo Pham Huy | VASAN H DESHIKACHAR |
In-app purchases
Aster
- Aster Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Aster Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
MenopauseCompass
No in-app purchases









