# Pausely vs CycleNote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pausely | CycleNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Hallander](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779583782) | [RIVERSHIP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780804499) |

## What reviewers say

### Pausely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausely-menopause-tracker/id6780506516)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CycleNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclenote-symptom-tracker/id6782025350)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CycleNote Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| CycleNote Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pausely free?

Pausely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CycleNote free?

CycleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pausely or CycleNote have ads?

CycleNote shows ads; Pausely does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pausely or CycleNote?

Pausely ships an update every 10 days, and CycleNote weekly. Most recently, Pausely was updated on September 23, 2026 and CycleNote on September 26, 2026.

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