Pausely vs CycleNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pausely
Read full descriptionHide full description
Pausely is the private menopause tracker built around the one thing other apps make impossible: logging a hot flash the moment it happens, in a single tap. ONE-TAP HOT FLASH LOGGING Hot flashes hit many times a day, at the worst times. Tap once to log each one, with the time captured automatically. See how many you have had today on a simple timeline, and watch the real pattern build, including how many strike at night. ALL 34 PERIMENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS From night sweats and brain fog to joint pain, anxiety, and the symptoms no one warns you about. Tap what you feel, set the severity, and Pausely quietly builds your picture over weeks. SEE YOUR PATTERN, READY FOR YOUR DOCTOR Clear trends over 30 and 90 days, and a doctor-visit summary that turns months of tracking into real data for your appointment instead of vague recollection. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No sign-up. No ads, no tracking, no cloud. Your symptoms are stored only on your device, and nothing is ever uploaded. Pausely is a tracking tool, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Talk to your doctor or a menopause specialist about treatment.
CycleNote
Read full descriptionHide full description
Track, understand, and observe your menopause and PMS symptoms โ privately, with zero cloud exposure. CycleNote gives you a daily check-in for hot flashes, sleep quality, mood, energy, headaches, and anxiety. Log in under a minute. See 14-day trend charts to spot your patterns. Export your data anytime. Everything stays on your device. No account required. No data is ever sent to a server. CycleNote is a self-tracking and observation tool only โ not medical advice, not a diagnostic tool. CycleNote Pro โข All 6 symptoms (free: hot flash, sleep, mood) โข Trend reports over time โข Export your data โข No ads Subscription options: monthly, yearly, or lifetime. Cancel anytime. Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before renewal. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3850e18e994381bea6bafe20d17765df Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pausely at none against CycleNote's 2. Pausely also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CycleNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pausely asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pausely ships an update every 10 days, CycleNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pausely | CycleNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Hallander | RIVERSHIP |
In-app purchases
Pausely
No in-app purchases
CycleNote
- CycleNote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- CycleNote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
Is Pausely free?
Is CycleNote free?
Do Pausely or CycleNote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pausely or CycleNote?
Other comparisons















