# PainGo vs Achy

PainGo and Achy both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Achy's written reviews are positive against 0% of PainGo's. Achy also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 4). PainGo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PainGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PainGo against 4.9 for Achy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PainGo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Achy's.

PainGo ships an update every 4 weeks, Achy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PainGo | Achy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paingo-headache-diary/id6449453103/reviews)** | [4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achy-headache-tracker/id6550894097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [华 水](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727864058) | [Atom Spark Software, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757755518) |

## What reviewers say

### PainGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paingo-headache-diary/id6449453103)

This app helps you track and understand your headaches by logging details like timing, duration, severity, triggers, and symptoms. It provides statistical analysis to identify patterns and empowers you to share comprehensive data with your doctor for better diagnosis and treatment.

**Highlights:** Log headache timing, duration, and severity, Record triggers, symptoms, and medications, Analyze headache patterns and frequency, Evaluate medication effectiveness, Share data with healthcare providers, Identify personal triggers and warning signs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |


### Achy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achy-headache-tracker/id6550894097)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wellness Warrior | $4.99 | per year |
| Migraine Maverick | $9.99 | per year |
| Headache Hero | $19.99 | per year |
| Relief Supporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Comfort Contributor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pain Relief Partner | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PainGo free?

PainGo 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, PainGo or Achy?

PainGo is rated higher. PainGo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Achy averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do PainGo or Achy have ads?

Neither PainGo nor Achy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PainGo or Achy?

PainGo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Achy every 5 months. Most recently, PainGo was updated on July 23, 2026 and Achy on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*