Comparison

Simple Headache Log vs Achy

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

Head to head
About

Simple Headache Log

Easily log daily headaches by selecting pain level, weather, and potential causes. Analyze trends and identify triggers through simple charts and rankings. Record past data and manage custom pain factors.

Highlights
  • Easy pain logging with options
  • Analyze pain trends by weather and cause
  • Calendar view of daily pain levels
  • Add past headache data
  • Customizable pain causes and medicines
  • No login required
Features
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An app that allows you to record your daily headaches. Recommended for migraine sufferers and those who want to record their daily headaches and analyze the causes. Registration is very easy! Just select the pain level, weather, cause of pain, medicines you have taken from the options and press the save button. The simple operation allows for stress-free use. In case you forget to record the data, you can add past data from the "History" screen. In the "Analysis" screen, you can check the trend of pain by weather and the causes of pain in a ranking format, which is useful for analyzing the causes of headaches. ● Features ・Easy to use, just select from the options and register ("Cause of pain” and “Medicine” need to be added or deleted as needed). ・No need to log in. ・The calendar allows you to check the your daily pain level at a glance. ●Disclaimer This App is not medical or treatment advice. It is neither professional diagnosis, opinion or service – and may not be treated as such by the user. We strongly recommend that you consult your own physician or another available health professional regarding any diagnosis, findings or interpretation. ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Achy

Easily track headache occurrences, symptoms, and potential triggers. Visualize your data with charts and graphs, and generate PDF reports for your healthcare provider. Customize the app to suit your needs and maintain a detailed headache log.

Highlights
  • Headache tracking and logging
  • Customizable variables
  • Data visualization with charts
  • PDF report generation
  • Calendar view
  • Data import and export
Features
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Achy: Your Companion in Headache Management Primary Features: Headache Tracking: Log and monitor your headache occurrences with ease. Customization: Add in variables relevant to your headaches, to tailor Achy to suit your needs. Interactivity: Designed with user friendliness in mind. Nearly everything in Achy is interactive and descriptive. Headache Metrics: Visualize your headache data through charts and graphs. Import and Export: Seamlessly transfer your headache data to a new device or service, or bring your existing data into Achy. PDF Reports: Generate detailed PDF reports to share with your healthcare professional for better treatment recommendations. Calendar View: View your headache history from various perspectives. Themes: Theme Achy with a variety of color palettes to match your style. And more... Our Mission: Achy is dedicated to empowering individuals by providing a seamless way to document headache occurrences, symptoms, and potential triggers. With Achy, users can maintain detailed headache logs, offering healthcare professionals clear and interpretable data. This facilitates a collaborative approach to identifying patterns and tailoring treatment strategies. Achy prioritizes ease of use with an intuitive interface, ensuring that tracking your headache history is straightforward. We are committed to enhancing the well-being of our users by bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers, contributing to effective headache management and improved quality of life. Privacy and Security: Privacy and security are paramount. We adhere to strict data protection measures, ensuring your data is stored only on your phone by default. Privacy Policy: https://atomsparksoftware.com/achy_privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Headache Log4 screens
Achy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Achy at 100% against Simple Headache Log's 0%. Achy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). Simple Headache Log's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Headache Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Achy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Achy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Achy has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple Headache Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Achy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Headache Log ships an update every 3 days, Achy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Headache Log versus Achy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Headache LogAchy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNAOYA ONOAtom Spark Software, LLC.

Customer experience

Simple Headache Log

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Achy

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Headache Log

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Support Developer$0.99
6 purchases

Achy

Subscriptions3
  • Wellness Warrior$4.991 Year
  • Migraine Maverick$9.991 Year
  • Headache Hero$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Relief Supporter$0.99
  • Comfort Contributor$2.99
  • Pain Relief Partner$4.99

Questions

Is Simple Headache Log free?
Simple Headache Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Achy free?
Achy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Headache Log or Achy?
Achy is rated higher. Simple Headache Log averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Achy averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Simple Headache Log or Achy have ads?
Simple Headache Log shows ads; Achy does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Headache Log or Achy?
Simple Headache Log ships an update every 3 days, and Achy every 5 months. Most recently, Simple Headache Log was updated on November 3, 2026 and Achy on November 4, 2026.

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