Comparison

CycleNote 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

CycleNote

Features
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Track, understand, and observe your menopause and PMS symptoms β€” 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 β€” not medical advice, not a diagnostic tool. CycleNote Pro β€’ All 6 symptoms (free: hot flash, sleep, mood) β€’ Trend reports over time β€’ Export your data β€’ 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/

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

CycleNote2 screens
MenopauseCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MenopauseCompass at none against CycleNote's 2. MenopauseCompass also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. CycleNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MenopauseCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CycleNote versus MenopauseCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleNoteMenopauseCompass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRIVERSHIPVASAN H DESHIKACHAR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CycleNote

Subscriptions2
  • CycleNote Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • CycleNote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

MenopauseCompass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycleNote free?
CycleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenopauseCompass free?
MenopauseCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CycleNote or MenopauseCompass have ads?
CycleNote shows ads; MenopauseCompass does not.

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